[Derek’s POV]
{11 years ago}
“Dad, but—” My reasons were yet again cut short by Dad.
He raised his hand. “You needed to complete your education in order to become a better Alpha. In order to upkeep our—”
“But father,” I began, frustrated. However, one look from him made the 19-year-old me swallow my words.
“Your training at the Alpha academy will do no good if you have no idea about the world. You will join as a regular high schooler, go to university, and take over our company. Once I know you are capable of managing that multimillion-dollar business, I will hand over the pack to you. So… prove to me that you are worth it.” His words were clear and sharp, and it felt as if someone was slowly twisting a knife inside my gut.
I was boiling with anger, my hands were clenched into fis
