Cassy's heart began to beat fast the moment she also saw Killian. She had told herself that she would not be afraid because she was confident in Derrick's love for her, however, she had been with Killian for so many years. She had loved him in the past but she was also afraid of him because she knew what he was capable of.
When Killian saw the way Derrick was staring at him, he realized that Derrick was reading his thoughts and cursed himself for not taking the necessary steps to prevent him from being able to do so.
The hall was filled with only members of Derrick's pack so they followed Derrick's gaze and were all shocked to see him. They all believed he was here to fight Derrick because, after his brother's death, he had sworn to avenge his death.
Those who were much younger and no m
