Nadia’s POV: 

 

“Derek, stop,” I muttered, desperate to halt him before he crossed the line. If he heard me, he didn't show it.

If anything, he got louder.

“You are a tyrant and a monster!”

I froze. He was shouting right at Kane.

Every wolf in the hall stared at Derek like he was a dead man walking. He didn't seem to care, pushing forward no matter how much I pleaded.

“She’s not your property!” he screamed.

There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I knew the exact second Derek crossed it.

Derek lunged. I watched, transfixed, as Kane simply stepped forward and struck him down.

The brutal...