Derek cursed inwardly at the mention of Claire’s name. This is what he had been scared of; the pack’s reaction to Emma being his mate, worse Claire.
He knew how dangerous and possessive she could be, even though they weren’t mates. She doesn’t even know who Emma is and she already saw her as an enemy. What will she now do when she knows, or when he informs the pack about it?
“Maru, I have no choice..I have to reject her.” Derek thought to his wolf, ignoring the sharp pain that ran across his heart. He really had to. He didn’t want his little witch to be bullied or to suffer prejudice. He had to protect her.
But Maru was silent.
Derek shrugged his shoulders at that. Perhaps he was sleeping, and would awake after he turned 18.
“Sometimes I wonder how a dim witted fellow like you wants
