Chapter 42

Valerica's POV

Delilah kicked Conrad.

Alpha Gideon also laughed, his gaze falling on me with unusual brightness. "Valerica, well done!"

I wanted to respond modestly, but my throat was as dry as if stuffed with wolf hair, leaving me only to tug at the corners of my mouth.

"You've got your father's spirit!" Jonas's palm slapped my back with such force that I staggered.

I gritted my teeth to steady m