Chapter 13

Ruby’s POV

“It’s my choice to leave. You can’t keep me here!” I replied.

“For the last time, you’re not leaving this pack, you’re not leaving us, so you need to understand that!” he growled, making me flinch.

“Brother,” Zylon warned, shaking his head no.

“She’s been infuriatingly stubborn. She can’t leave this pack. She needs our protection,” Hayes hissed back.

“I don’t need your protection! I don’t want it! I can take care of myself—if not, Henry and Kyle will!” I shot back.

Hayes let out a derisive snort, his eyes sharp with fury at the mere mention of those names. My brother edged closer.

“Henry Vale,” he stated coldly.

“Yes, he’s my friend,” I declared, lifting my chin defiantly.

“You’re not leaving, Ruby. You’re part of this pack, and you will step into your father’s role,” Zylon demanded firmly.

“I refuse to take over his position. I’ve had no training for it.”

“Then you’ll have to stay and fill in until