Chapter 36: Defeat

Cayden POV

Kline didn’t take it. Not that I thought he would, so I place the Beta badge on his table and rifle through his first aid kit.

Goddess, I hope he has some good painkillers.

The best I find are some low-grade pills.

I swallow them dry and nearly choke on the bitter and chalky taste. What does it matter anyway?

Glancing up, I can see Kline’s shadow pacing as he talks to whoever. If only my wolf was still around, I could probably hear him. Yet, it’s silent.

I’d also be healing, but now, I have to suffer the pain like a regular human.

What can I possibly offer the pack now? With no wolf, am I even part of this pack anymore?

I’m certainly no Beta.

Kline comes sauntering back, and retakes his seat, “I’ve had the maid warm some tea.”

“That’s nice of you,” I bite out.

“What’s got your panties in a twist?”