Chapter 6

"Mother?" Derek's voice shook with disbelief. Alexander's words hit him like a punch to the gut, shattering his pride and dignity in an instant.

The hall went completely silent, and everyone seemed to stop breathing.

The pack Alphas who had been kissing up to Derek moments ago now had their faces pressed to the cold floor, too terrified to move.

After all, Alexander's reputation was no joke.

Ten years ago, he was the one who took on half the vampire nobility all by himself. And now he felt even more dangerous than back then.

Alexander asked in a casual tone,…