Chapter 36

　　Derek's POV 　　As Gloria's sarcastic gaze swept across my face, I couldn't help clenching my fists under the table. 　　To me, the Guaiacwood Pack was just a second-rate pack. If it wasn't for her being Tabitha's friend, no way I'd let her throw this shade in my face. 　　Snapping back to reality, I felt Daphne looking my way. 　　Leo grumbled discontentedly in my mind, and I knew what it meant. 　　He always thought that Daphne was dumb. 　　Well, I couldn't speak up at that moment, so I had to watch Daphne walk right into Gloria's verbal trap. 　　"I wasn't angry. I just don't think it's good to talk behind others' backs," explained Daphne. 　　"I was simply telling the truth, no judgment. Why do you seem so angry when I talk about it? Could it be that you're..." Gloria fired back, ignoring Daphne's glare. 　　"Miss Bennett, seems like we're veering way off the main script of our gathering today," I said coldly. 　　"I'm sorry, Alpha Derek, I thought your future Luna would enjoy discussing such topic