Chapter 68

After a few minutes, Dimitri followed Derek toward the tavern where Leon had taken Jade. During the walk, they talked.

“You can't let your emotions take control of you. I know it’s harder for you wolves than for others, but you need to hold back.”

“I don’t know why I acted that way,” Derek murmured, avoiding Dimitri's gaze.

Dimitri pondered that.

“It's been a while since you've transformed. Even Leon went into the woods and let the transformation happen. That reduces the stress and aggression of the wolf inside you, right?”

Derek nodded.

“So why didn't you join him any of those times? I see you stuffing yourself with herbs trying to prevent your wolf nature from surfacing. Why do you do that, kid?”

Derek sighed.

“In the castle, on every full moon, I was locked in a special wing. There was always someone with me to keep watch...”

It seemed Derek was about to continue his story, and Dimitri understood that whatever it was, it embar