Chapter 71

  Erika’s POV

  I was in Derek's arms, but I found it difficult to fall asleep.

  I was in a state of extreme euphoria and had a strong urge to talk.

  Derek was already very tired. He yawned incessantly. But I kept talking to him to keep him awake. I wanted to tell him everything that had happened tonight, from how we had been attacked in the restaurant, to how Angel and I had accidentally broken into the Lumiere Pack with her gift, and how I had pretended to be unconscious and then sneaked into their pack house later.

  …

  “Yes, it’s amazing how you sneaked into the room your mother once lived in,” Derek said while yawning. I mentioned the coincidence about like ten times.

  “By the way, have you done the paternal test?” Derek asked.

  Right, the paternal test! Of course, I’ve done it. I haven’t got there yet. It’s another interesting story. I mind-linked him as my eyes shone.

  “Sure. Sure. Tell me about it.” Derek yawned again.