Chapter 36

Alpha Ethan was known throughout the werewolf community as a ruthless and cruel leader. He ruled his pack with an iron fist and demanded complete obedience from his followers. But there was one person in his pack who he despised above all others: his stepdaughter Miranda.

Ethan had never wanted to take Miranda in after her mother died. He knew that she was the product of his wife's infidelity, and he hated her for it. When Miranda was just eight years old, Ethan made her join his maids and made life miserable for her. He never missed an opportunity to remind her that she didn't belong in his pack.

But what Ethan didn't realize was that his mistreatment of Miranda was only making her stronger. She learned to fend for herself and to never give up, no matter how tough things got. And when Miranda turned fifteen, Ethan's torture only intensified.

One day, a woman named Amanda came to Ethan's territory. Miranda was asked to serve her water, and she did so obediently. Bu