Chapter 16

Nicole Damien's grip on Alpha Timothy's wrist was like iron. The room fell silent as everyone watched the two Alphas face off. "Alpha Timothy," Damien's voice was dangerously low. "What exactly do you think you're doing to my Luna?" Alpha Timothy glared at Damien, then slowly lowered his hand. His eyes, cold with rage, shifted to me. "Nicole, have you forgotten your roots?" he sneered. "Have you forgotten which Pack you descend from?" "I know perfectly well I'm from Moonwatch Pack," I replied icily. "As for you and your pack, I have nothing to do with you." I'd rather claim my surname from my grandfather than from Alpha Timothy. I once respected Alpha Timothy as a father, but he destroyed everything when he brought his mistress and Tiana home, driving my mother and me away. The last shred of filial respect disappeared when he refused to pay for my mother's medical treatments. Alpha Timothy's face darkened with fury at my words, his anger visibly building. "Your mom and I had some... mi