#Chapter 136: Everything I Was

DEREK The door to the Alpha’s office shut behind us with a heavy click, sealing the tension inside. Elena stalked ahead of me down the hallway, her bare shoulders tight with fury and frustration. I caught up to her in three long strides. "I want to talk to her," she said, voice low and feral. "Now." I didn’t blame her. I wanted to talk to Maggie too—though for probably far less noble reasons. My questions would have sharper teeth. And if Maggie’s answers didn’t come fast enough, I wasn’t sure I could keep my temper in check. Still, I stayed steady. "Elena," I said quietly, reaching for her hand to slow her down. "She’s in Council custody now." She yanked her hand free, turning on me, her eyes bright with pain. "Do you think she’s the one who attacked our bond?" Her voice cracked on the last word. It killed me to hear it. Killed me even more that I didn’t have a clean answer to give her. I let out a slow breath. "It seems likely," I admitted. "Otherwise it