The Past- Young Derrick’s POV: “Until next time, my dear.” I bowed gritting my teeth and clenching my hands tightly together trying to maintain my composure. ‘William this, William that. I would make a better mate. If only she could see that.’ “Yes, of course.” She nodded respectfully. “Axel, say goodbye to Alpha Derrick.” “Have a safe trip.” Axel nodded as I turned and walked out the shop. I breathed into the cool air before popping my muscles and cracking my bones as I took my wolf shapes tearing my clothes to shreds. Running passed the tree’s in my wolf form, out of Crescent Moon territory, I tried to forget my longing for Kore’s sweet voice. ‘All I wanted was her, but she never sees me. All she ever see’s is William and that boy of

