Chapter 124

Demetri’s POV

“Calm the tone, Lucas. Off book runs are not something that can be requested by the prospects. They can only be implemented by the pack’s alpha and are used to hide the alpha’s actions with particular prospects.”

“The most common reasons for off book runs are to hide a prospect’s mental health issues so the prospect can continue in the program, to hide the implementation of inappropriate or illegal discipline, or, in my case, it allows me to hide from your father the level of care and interest I have in you.”

I take over Patrick’s explanation as I use my hand to guide Cole into looking at me.

“I don’t know why the other packs did an off book run with you. While it is possible, considering the level of injuries we have found on you, that your father contacted the other packs and gave them instructions on how he wanted them to treat you, my motivation is to protect you.”

“Why would you want to protect me?” He whispers, shock