Elena’s stance. I stand by the window, observing as Sophia’s mother pleads for the truth. She is desperate to know the truth about her mate’s death. According to my father, her mate wanted to rape me; however, I have never met the Deta, so the idea that he wants to rape me is nonsense. Dad lies to her. I never blame my father for killing him because, whenever I see him, I see the fear he has for him and his family. He is constantly afraid of being killed by them, and he takes over his pack and people. Everyone in the pack knows they are extremely powerful. Their strength isn’t just that of a werewolf. Everyone can see they are not regular wolves. My father keeps his distance from them, but the pack can feel the power radiating from them. Whenever they are around, Dad feels small and insig