Tabitha's POV Derek's eyes were full of obvious doubt. I know he was probably wondering why I would sneak out in the middle of the night and avoid being followed by the pack guards if it was just a hospital visit. But at the same time, I could sense the guilt he had because of what Elena had done to me. That made it tough for him to just straight-up grill me like before. He came up to me, looking at me with an unusually gentle gaze, his tone full of concern. "Why did you go out in the middle of the night and shake off the guards? What if danger pops up? Didn't I tell you? It's dangerous out there and you need them with you wherever you go." I chose not to mention anything about Klein. It seemed like Derek picked up on my reluctance and didn't push it. He seemed worried about ticking me off. "I couldn't sleep, so I came out," I replied casually. Derek unconsciously rubbed his thumb, cautiously asking, "I heard that you got in the car with Klein. Are you close with him?" "Not
Derek's POV I clearly felt Tabitha's coldness towards me. If it were in the past, I wouldn't think twice about forcefully taking her away. But after I learned the truth, all I wanted was to make it up to her. I couldn't even muster up a cold stare at her, not to mention scolding her. "Tabitha, I know you're feeling upset because of what you've been through lately. Don't worry, I swear I'll get John back soon. He's gonna be fine," I comforted her. Tabitha just turned her back to me, icily snarling, "Is getting him back gonna solve everything? If we don't find the mastermind behind this, he'll just end up in danger again. You promised me you'd make things right. When is it gonna happen?" Had it been before, I could've given her a solid answer. But right now, I was so overwhelmed by feelings of guilt that I couldn't even look her in the eye. How was I gonna tell Tabitha that it was Elena who hurt her and her family? "We can't keep this from her," Leo kept urging me in my mind. I
Derek's POV Late at night in the car, I had my eyes shut tight, lost in my thoughts, wrestling with a ton of mixed feelings. The truth about Elena was finally out in the open, and since Tabitha was the victim, she technically deserved to know everything. But I had no clue how to drop that bomb. "I can't tell her for the time being. I gotta find out what Elena has been through after she left the pack," I sighed. Alvin shook his head in disapproval. "Alpha Derek, I know I shouldn't say this, but these past two years, Tabitha has gone through hell. I know you feel sorry for Elena, and she's been suffering out there. However, it has nothing to do with Tabitha. And it doesn't justify what she's done. The one who owes Elena an apology is the Black Thorn Pack." I snapped my eyes open and locked gazes with Alvin in the rearview mirror. "So what are you suggesting? Should I just go off and kill Elena to make it right? Even if Elena really died, it wouldn't change anything that's alread
Mark's POVBut instead of replying me, she just cracked a smile, her eyes gleaming with smugness, making me uneasy."Have you ever considered the possibility that I just faked my death?" I was slack-jawed."Why?" My voice came out raspy. "Why would you do such a thing? Where the hell have you been all these years? Why are you involved with Poison and Wolf Shadow?"Megan chuckled lightly, her fingers grazed my cheek. "You're still as gullible as ever. You never learned, huh?""What do you mean?" I panicked.Megan slowly got up, her gaze became deep. "Mark, do you know how long I've waited for today?" Her words confused me even more."I don't understand what you're saying. Tell me, are you the one behind Daphne's car accident? Why would you do that to her? She's your own flesh and blood!" I was practically roaring, unable to wrap my head around how a mother could treat her daughter this way."Flesh and blood?" she scoffed. "Mark, we did have a pup, but she died a long time ago."My eyes
Mark's POVI stood face to face with Megan, her words slicing through me, each one a well-aimed jab at my vulnerable core.Her pain and fury were palpable."You don't love me, and I get it, but I always thought time would heal things. I thought one day, you'd eventually fall for me," Megan confessed, her voice a whisper of despair and sorrow."I could've lived with your coldness. I'd raise our girl, make a home, and you'd love her, no doubt," she said, her words a testament to a stubborn hold on the past and a desperate hope for what could be.But then, her tone turned razor-sharp, laced with venom. "But when I watched our girl slowly slip away, I felt nothing but hatred for you. You're so cruel. You'd rather dump all your love on that skank than share a smidgen with me and the kid. So, I swore to make you live with regret, Mark."My chest tightened, a wave of panic washed over me.Her gaze hardened as she continued, "When Holly was pregnant, I lost my baby girl. Why should she live a
Mark's POVI just couldn't wrap my head around this sudden truth. Anger was swelling inside me like a bomb ready to blow.My wolf inside me howled, desperate to be unleashed, to shred the web of lies that Megan had spun."How could you sink so low?" I bellowed, my teeth clenched so tight they could shatter. My rationality was a thin thread, frayed by the hurricane of my fury."Low? This is just the beginning. I've got a second big surprise lined up for you—just enjoy the show," Megan taunted, her voice a chilling melody of madness. Her smile was a cold blade that pierced my soul."You know how long I've waited for this day? Every night you and Holly were lovey-dovey, I felt like I was being eaten alive!" Her pain pierced through her words, leaving me with this deep sense of helplessness.Suddenly, pain shot through me as Megan kicked me hard in the gut and slipped right out of my grip.I doubled over, clutching my stomach, struggling to stand up. She had backed off a few paces."Mark,
Tabitha's POVStanding at the door, I witnessed it all, and a wave of indescribable sarcasm surged within me.What a cold, unfeeling family had Holly married into?In this pack, it seemed only Mark held true care for her well-being.She had poured her heart into caring for Justin, yet he didn't appreciate it at all.But the weight of pain bore heaviest on Mark.If Daphne were to sacrifice her life to save Holly, even if Holly survived, she would never forgive Mark.He had embraced Daphne as his own, and the thought of such a sacrifice was definitely a torment that gnawed at his soul.I wondered what choice would he make.But no matter whom he picked, it felt like a loss, dragging him into an endless pit.A young nurse rushed over, her voice urgent. "Mrs. Sutton has awakened. She's asking for you." Mark spun on his heel, following the nurse with haste, and I trailed closely behind.The attending doctor stood sentry at the door, his tone somber. "Mrs. Sutton desires to leave the ICU and
Tabitha's POVI stood quietly there, watching Mark handle Holly's discharge papers.Then I followed them back to their villa, where I cooked a few dishes. Derek came, too.Holly sat in the wheelchair, looking super fragile.She kept dialing Daphne's number, clearly missing her like crazy.To avoid upsetting her, Mark didn't tell her the truth. And I got that. Holly had been a solid mom for Daphne her whole life. He didn't want her to die with regrets."Just let her be. You know she's a willful girl. I bet she'll come home in a few days," Mark said with a hint of resignation."Yeah, you're right," Holly murmured softly.Perhaps thinking Daphne still hated her, she stopped trying to ring her up.While we were eating, Holly kept nagging Derek to take good care of Daphne and never hurt her.I gave a wry smile. She never showed me such motherly love.Derek, despite pulling a long face, agreed to all her requests.Although Daphne wasn't here, Holly seemed to be having a good time, guzzling
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.