Chapter 6

Sophia's POV

Derick stared at me with a stern look on his face, as if trying to find any hint of a lie in my eyes. I shifted uncomfortably under his gaze, feeling like a criminal being interrogated. Mia stood behind him, a smug look on her face, clearly enjoying my discomfort.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Derick," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I wasn't sent here by anyone to spy on the company."

Derick didn't look convinced. "Then why are you working for your biggest rival pack?" he asked. "Why did you choose to come here, of all places?"

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "I came here because I needed a job, and this was the only one I could find. I didn't know anything about the rivalry between our packs before I started working here."

Derick narrowed his eyes at me, as if weighing my words. "And why should I believe you?" he asked.

I felt a knot forming in my stomach. How could I prove to him that I was tel