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.

I began to tell him the story of the paternity test.

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