Chapter 19

ELIZA’S POV I caught Lily's eye across the room as the settlement papers were signed. A subtle nod passed between us – it was time. My heart pounded as I stood, knowing what came next would change everything. "I request all pack members to gather immediately," I announced, my voice carrying the authority I'd earned. I watched as Derek's face contorted in confusion, clearly not expecting this turn of events. "You don't have the right to request such a thing. You are no longer the Luna of the pack and therefore the pack no longer answers to you." "I never addressed the pack when our marriage was annulled. It was my right and since I never did that, I request to do it now." I shot back, but Derek scoffed. "You lost that right when you..." "You mean when you had an affair and brought back another woman to the pack?" Alexander butted in. I was thankful for the backup but he needed to let me fight my own battles. Due to these words, Derek's lips went into a straight line, the poke at his own