Chapter 117

"I'm not," I state with a shrug. "But they can't deny me it once I defeat Tate. But if I prove I'm stronger, they should comply. There's no other family left to challenge him except for Meredith and I. They killed the rest off so no one would be able to go against him. They have to follow me because there's no one else to take over the pack. It stays in the original family's name." "Holy shit, Ron." Stella breathes and her eyes have taken on a new light. "This is crazy and stupid but got to be the best plan so far. If you do this, the Purgatory..." she trails off, trying to form the correct words and I jump in, "The Purgatory can no longer kill or harm anyone without my permission. I could even dissolve them if I wished. Stella, this is it. This is our chance to end it without any of us being risked!" I cry and Stella nods and I swear I can see tears glisten in her eyes under the setting sun.  "You have some balls, Ronnie." She declares and with a