Chapter 4

I lay on my parents' couch, staring at the ceiling while my mind replayed the video over and over. Lily's laughter, Derek's voice, and the promise he had made to her kept circling through my thoughts.

Someday, you'll get your wish.

Around midnight, unable to find any rest, I reached for my phone and opened social media. The first post that appeared was from a local gossip page.

"Alpha Derek Sinclair spotted at private fireworks display in Malibu. Who's the lucky lady?"

My heart stopped.

I clicked on the post, and dozens of photos filled the screen. Derek stood on…