Lily’s POV

I decided I was not going to drag this any further. I was not going to force Alpha Derek to do what I want. I would just let him be because if I am to force him, then he will become more suspicious, and I don't want any suspicion between us.

I just want to be free for my life to be peaceful, and I don't think my life can ever be peaceful. Now that he's taking me back to Ether, I kept silent as he stood up from where he was up onto the other side, which was facing me directly. He held onto my shoulder fairly...