Anna POV
Watching that b**ch being dragged out of the pack by her parents is more satisfying than the punches I landed to her pathetic face. How dare she claim my mate? Indigo is practically dancing in my mind. She was right. I was letting the fear of being rejected again stop me from claiming my second chance. An arm snakes around me, and I'm lifted off the ground into strong arms. "Brother, if you've had enough of your beauty sleep, keep my sister safe. Your future Gamma will be busy for a few days," Derek says.
I bury my face in his chest knowing my cheeks are flushed. I don't lift my head even when I hear the chatter of pack members around us when he steps back into the castle. I giggle when he reaches the steps and takes them two at a time. The sound of a door closing and clicking
