Chapter 31. Derren's Scheme

~3RD PERSON'S POV~

“So while I was away, you received a letter from the Darkhound pack, asking you to extend your support for the merging of all the packs?” Maria asked, sitting at one end of a long wooden table.

“Yes…” Derren answered, taking a sip from a cup of wine. His legs crossed on top of the table.

“And agreeing to it means you would have to give up your position as Alpha and become a subordinate to the Alpha of the Dark-Hound Pack, wouldn't it?” Maria asked again.

“Not to the alpha of the Dark-Hound pack, the alpha of the Dark-Moon pack,” Derren answered, removing his legs from the table and leaning forward.

“I don't understand; the letter came from the Darkhound Pack; what does this have to do with Alpha Steven?” Maria asked again, looking a bit confused.

“The alpha of the Dark-Hound Pack, alpha Noah, has already sold his soul to alpha Steven. The pack is currently under Steven's control. Ever since I became alpha, I and Steven have had