Alisa I walk into the Alpha’s parlour flanked by my guards. I’m so nauseous with fear that I can barely breathe. Katrina and Hannah hold no power over me anymore, but they still terrify me. A lifetime of cruelty and harsh punishments doesn’t go away overnight. Derrick gets up the moment I enter, loudly clears his throat, and turns to Katrina and Hannah. “Stand for your Luna.” The colour drains from Katrina’s face as she stands up. It’s immensely satisfying. I enjoy watching her flounder and wither under Derrick’s gaze. “L- luna? Her?” Hannah, never one for using a filter, doesn’t stand up, and instead of greeting me, says, “No way. Her? She’s a slag.” Derrick growls and crosses the room in two massive strides. He wraps his hand around Hannah’s neck and pulls her to her feet, then he

