Derrick's POV

I fumed at the thought of another man getting to be with Pandora. I have regretted my decision to reject her. I thought that my disgust for her kind was enough to soothe the wrenching feeling that was threatening to cripple me.

My wolf has been irritated with me. He has refused to link with me or even let me feel his presence. He is weak and mourning the loss of his mate. I know that he blames me for it and I can't admit it, that he has every right to.

My younger sister, Mira, badged into my room.

“Where have you been?” She asked me.

“Nowhere,”...