The man took in the scene with one swift, assessing glance. "James, you will release your son at once."
There was no mistaking the command and authority in that voice. It didn't phase the wolf one bit.
He snarled and snapped, looking for any opening that might give him the kill. The man watched for a moment more and when I thought he might wade into the battle, instead he spoke to Derek.
"It is too late. The madness has taken him. You know there is no saving him."
"I don't know that. He's just heartbroken over Mother's death. Perhaps with time, he will recover."
"No Derek, he will not. I have seen it too many times. Your father is gone. He loved your mother too much to live without her. He chose this path, knowing how it would end. Do your duty and assume your place as leader of this
