Chapter 886

　　"Lycan Algernon, please don't be hard on Michelle," Tabitha said, lowering her lashes to hide the sharp flicker of irony in her eyes. Her voice remained submissive. "I'm not offended, and I certainly don't want my presence causing any more friction. I'll see myself out." 　　Derek didn't hesitate for a heartbeat. His tone was final. "I'll drive you home." 　　The moment the door closed behind them, the room exploded with Michelle's hysterical sobbing. "Cyrus hit me... Even Derek dared to lay his hand on me! It's all because of that bitch! I want her gone! I want to rip her throat out!" 　　"Enough!" 　　Algernon's voice boomed, heavy with a suffocating Alpha pressure that seemed to turn the very air to ice. 　　He shot a razor-sharp look at Bonnie. "You need to get her under control. She is making a complete mockery of the family." 　　Bonnie opened her mouth to argue, but under the weight of the Lycan's gaze, she withered. "It's my fault... But Derek isn't the loyal little pup we raised anymore