Chapter 46

Sophia's POV

Derick called for pack meeting, we'll gathered when the silence was deafening as Derick and Jessica continued to stare at each other, their expressions tense. I could feel the tension building up between them, and I knew that this was not going to end well.

Suddenly, Derick turned to me and asked what I thought. I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to say. On the one hand, I knew that we needed to be careful, especially after what had happened with Lucas. On the other hand, I couldn't ignore the fact that Mia was in need of help, and she was one of us after all.

"I...I don't know," I stammered. "I mean, I understand why you're hesitant, Derick. But at the same time, Mia needs our help. She's one of us, and we shouldn't turn our backs on her."

Derick sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair. "I know," he said finally. "But we can't just blindly trust anyone, especially after what happened with Lucas. We need to be cautious and make sure