Chapter 46

Sophia’s POV

Derick called for a pack meeting, and the silence hung heavy the moment we gathered, Derick and Jessica staring each other down, both of them clearly still worked up from the argument earlier, neither willing to be the first to look away. I could feel the tension building between them, and I knew this wasn’t going to resolve easily.

Derick turned to me suddenly. “What do you think?” he asked.

I hesitated, unsure what to say. Part of me understood the need for caution, especially after everything Lucas had cost us. But another part couldn’t ignore that Mia needed help, and that she’d once been one of us.

“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 should