Chapter 121

　　"To make our wolf pack stronger, to ensure our survival, I had to make this choice, whether you hate me for it or not, Jeremy," Byron declared, gazing fearlessly at Jeremy's tightly clenched fists. 　　At that moment, Celeste could sense the coursing fury within Jeremy's veins. Clearly, anger had clouded his mind, for he now radiated a presence that even overshadowed Byron himself. 　　"Don't look at me like that, Jeremy. It's all the arrangement of fate. If I hadn't taken those steps, chances are you wouldn't have met Celeste at all." The words seemed to possess a magical charm, instantly snuffing out the invisible flames that had engulfed Jeremy's being. 　　Byron stood up from the ground and sat back in his seat again. 　　"But it still doesn't change the fact that you're still an asshole," Jeremy growled through gritted teeth, returning to Celeste's side. 　　Celeste landed her hand on Jeremy's shoulder and asked, "What exactly did those hunters do to Jeremy's original wolf pack?" 　　"I'm n