Tabitha's POV
I was dumbfounded. The organization was divided, and I didn't know whose side the rogues would take. "After a heated dispute between the two sides, some of them took away certain extreme scholars and re-established Poison and Wolf Shadow, which has started to do things very differently. Later, they became out of control. They have turned more and more extreme and treated life as nothing." I exclaimed, "I had no idea." "But as far as I know, they've always been sneaking around here, because once anyone notices them, the entire organization will be eradicated. So, only a very small subset of the organization is here. And they haven't been here long enough to root deeply, so you don't have to worry too much." Klein raised his hand and then paused. Noticing that, I looked at him curiously. He put his hand down. "Don't be afraid. I'll help you," he said gently with a smile. We chatted for a while longer. Then Rolf walkedTabitha's POV "Mommy! Mommy..." Kyrian ran up to me in a few steps and put his arms around my leg. His chubby little face was filled with joy. "Baby, I missed you so much." I hugged him and kissed him again and again. Only then did I see a boy standing next to Chloe, and he was staring at me timidly. Oh, that was right. Daphne gave birth to twins. Though they were both Derek's boys, Kyrian looked more like Derek. Reid, on the other hand, resembled Daphne. I walked up to him with Kyrian in my arms, crouched down in front of him, and extended my hand politely. The next second, Reid slapped the back of my hand. The crisp sound in the room was nothing but clear. Guessed except for the boys' faces, their personalities were also nothing alike. Reid's eyes were filled with hostility towards me. Chloe hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Hartley. Reid is reserved, and he doesn't like it when strangers approach hi
Derek's POV Leaving home, I drove to the Amber's Eye Pack. As soon as I walked into the packhouse, I saw Mark. I guessed he was here for Daphne as well. He was already devastated because of Holly, and now he looked extremely worn out after what happened to Daphne. Seeing him like that, I felt bad for him. I comforted, "Mark, cheer up. I'm sure Daphne's alive, or they wouldn't have made such a big fuss to take her away." Mark sighed, "Even if she's alive, I'm afraid she's barely hanging in there..." Justin slammed the table abruptly. "Who on earth could be so bold? Laying hands on her in public!" I knew the pack's development meant the world to Justin. He actually valued Daphne, hisonly heir, a lot. "The current proof shows it's Poison and Wolf Shadow," I said calmly. Justin's expression changed drastically as he roared with anger, "No fucking way!" He seemed a bit too agitated, which was kinda weird. I tur
Tabitha's POV After Kyrian finished eating, I carried him to the bathroom for a bath. Sitting in the bathtub, he kept splashing the water on me, grinning from ear to ear. I joked, "You bad boy. If you splash me again, I'll splash you back!" Just then, the bathroom door opened. I turned to see Derek standing in the doorway, and I barely had time to wipe that smile off my face. Unlike me, Kyrian's eyes lit up when he saw Derek. He sweetly called out, "Daddy!" Kyrian's smile could make one forget all the unhappy things. Derek walked over, reaching out and stroking his head. "Good boy." I glanced at Derek, whose usually gloomy and indifferent face was now filled with warmth. Turned out he adored Kyrian this much. But his smile kinda stung my eyes. I guess he'd forgotten about the baby he lost—the one that never even saw the world. I put down the towel and said in a cold tone, "Help him with the bath. I'll go change.
Tabitha's POV The moment I hung up the phone, I was buzzing with excitement. I felt so lucky. Just as I thought I had reached a dead end, suddenly, a new clue came up. I asked Chloe to look after Kyrian. She glanced at the time and asked, "Tabitha, where are you off to at this hour?" "I've gotta handle something urgent," I replied. "But Alpha Derek said that you better not go out tonight," she reminded me. I explained it to her briefly. Seeing I was determined to leave, she had to let me go. The bodyguards wanted to rush up and stop me, but I had already gotten into Klein's car. I glanced in the rearview mirror at the cars tailing behind us and asked, my face solemn, "Klein, can you shake them off?" For some reason, I didn't want Derek to know that I was looking into this. I just wanted to throw the evidence in his face when I figured everything out. "Of course. Sit tight," replied Klein. Klein was no ordi
Derek's POV Dressed in neat clothes, I walked next to Mark. After exquisite disguise, right now, I was just like an inconspicuous bodyguard. Our destination was an ancient castle dating back to the last century. According to the agreed arrangement, Mark and I got out of the car in the distance and walked there. As soon as we arrived, we saw the rusty iron gate open automatically as if welcoming us in silence. The castle was built by some foreigners, and now, they still owned it. Since it had been deserted for a long time, wild roses crept all over the walls. In the dim light, it made me feel like I was in a medieval vampire mansion. A few crows were perched on the walls, adding to the eerie atmosphere. Inside, it was dead quiet. The only sounds were the thud of our heavy Martin boots on the ground. I remained silent and followed Mark closely, eyes peeled for anything out of the ordinary. As we stepped into the courtya
Derek's POV Since I wasn't allowed in, I quietly hid under the eaves. I had already scouted the cameras nearby, and it was easy peasy for me to disable them for a while. A few minutes later, the cameras froze on the same feed while I began to observe the structure of the castle. I moved through the darkness like a black panther, silently sneaking in through the pipes on the ground floor. The castle was so empty that it made me uneasy, and even my footsteps echoed like a wild soundtrack. In the late night, only a few old wall lamps cast a faint light down the hallway, while everything else was swallowed up by darkness. Suddenly, some piano tunes sliced through the silence of the night. It was "MARIAGE D'AMOUR." It should be that mysterious Madam Rose, I figured. In a place like this, the originally soothing melody sounded creepy. I guessed Mark must be going up the stairs along with the sound of music. Like him, I found ther
Tabitha's POV I followed Klein closely, both of us wearing masks that matched the mysterious atmosphere of the castle. Klein swapped out his usual blue sapphire ring for an opal one. The change, though small, seemed to presage an unusual evening. Entering the gate, I heard the sound of a piano from the top floor just as two crows swooped past. The rose vines looked enchanting and mystical in the dim light. A gust of wind blew, and though it was almost summer, I suddenly had goosebumps crawling up my back. Klein deliberately lowered his voice. "Don't be afraid. Just stay close to me. Don't do or say anything later." I nodded. After all, seeing Elena was the only goal I came here today. Just as we entered the hall, the piano sound ceased abruptly. The whole place felt like it went into silent mode. Two people came towards us, their footsteps hurried and disordered. As they got closer, I recognized them right away, even
Tabitha's POV I stood outside the door, my heart pounding as I waited to see Elena's face. Crystal, feeling my mood, was restless in my mind. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. But I still unconsciously clenched the folds of my shirt. Before, I was out in the open while Elena was pulling all the strings from the shadows. And now, our positions were reversed, and she didn't even know I was here. How could I not be excited when the truth was just around the corner? As the door slowly opened, a woman in a white dress walked in. She was tall and slender, with a mask on her face, and her exposed skin looked smooth and fair. I was dying to see the face hidden behind this mask. Her legs looked normal. Presumably, she deliberately disguised herself as a janitor with a leg problem and darkened her face to stay under the radar. The wind swirled around her dress. If I hadn't known she was Elena, I would think she wa
Derek's POVI rushed over to Tabitha at once and prevented her from falling down.But I couldn't stop the blood from pouring out of her mouth.Leo howled frantically in my mind.He seemed to sense Tabitha's weakness.Everyone in the banquet hall was in a panic, rushing around anxiously. "Doctor! Why hasn't the doctor arrived yet?"
Third person's POVThe ongoing drama was no longer the center of attention. Instead, the woman at the door caught everyone's eye.The expressions of Alpha Elliott and Andrea changed drastically.How did Daphne manage to be here?They had already taken measures, not giving Daphne a chance to come near Tabitha.Who helped Daphne?
Tabitha's POVPhoebe was still trying to defend herself, but her voice was so weak in the face of solid evidence.She could only tell Ambrose over and over again how much she loved him.Ambrose held her hand, a hint of disgust appearing in his eyes for the first time. "Stop talking. Let's just go."No matter what kind of person Phoebe really was, what she did today was against everything Ambrose thought she was and also embarrassed him.
Ambrose's POVI frowned as I recalled. Back then, I was swamped with work every day.Phoebe would always come to me for money every few days.She used all kinds of excuses, such as her father getting sick, her mother losing her job to take care of her father, or something happening to her younger brother.She claimed that her father was in the intensive care unit, which alone would cost a huge amount of money in just one day, not to mention all the various expenses.
Third person's POVAmbrose turned around and looked at Phoebe, saying in confusion, "Aren't you the one who kept insisting on leaving?"Phoebe's expression froze for a second, and then she immediately burst into tears, saying with a grievance, "Do you think I want to stay here? I just can't bear to leave Zander behind. He has suffered so much with us over the years while we were building our career."Then she walked up to Alpha Elliott, and crouched down, grabbing his hand as she cried, "Elliott, do you know how much we've suffered these years? I know I co
Third person's POVPhoebe was gagged, and she stared at Derek with wide eyes.Obviously, she found it hard to believe. After all, she was an elder!"Phoebe!" Ambrose quickly pulled the towel out of her mouth.Phoebe instinctively was about to continue crying, yet Derek's cold gaze silenced her at once. She then pointed at Zander on the ground and said, "Save Zander first."Ambrose knew that it
Third person's POVTabitha was already suffering from excruciating pain. And then she was aggravated and verbally insulted by Zander, which made her so pissed off.Derek's hug made her feel like an abandoned puppy finally seeing its owner.She reached out and hugged him, saying, feeling utterly aggrieved, "Finally, you're back."Derek gently caressed her face. Though she had makeup on her face, he could tell at a glance that something was off with her expression.
Third person's POVAt that moment, a group of people clad in suits and polished leather shoes made a sudden appearance at the entrance, swiftly drawing the crowd's gaze.Rolf and Alvin had noticeable cuts on their faces, but they stood behind Derek with solemn expressions and respectful attitudes.Derek stood tall and imposing, a fresh scar marring his brow, yet it did nothing to soften his icy demeanor. His commanding presence was as intense as a force of nature, crashing over like a tidal wave.
Third person's POVZander never expected that someone would actually record this scene and expose it without any regard for the prestige of the Greenwood family.Orson's recording ripped off his fig leaf right on the spot.The dreams of all the hopeful young ladies present were shattered. This seemingly virtuous man turned out to be such a beast behind the scenes.Andrea couldn't hold back anymore. Her short temper flared up instantly.