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
Tabitha's POVDaphne lost both her parents overnight, and I could feel her pain.She was unable to attend their funeral due to her poor physical condition.Seattle seemed shrouded in a perpetual, sorrowful fog, with even the sunlight losing its warmth.When Alpha Justin learned of the deaths of his son and daughter-in-law, he was overcome with grief and was urgently taken to the hospital.Mark's funeral had to be arranged hastily.Under the gloomy sky, I saw a woman in black, holding a black umbrella, standing in front of his tombstone for a long time.Her face was contorted in a grimace, revealing her anger and deep resentment toward Mark's decision to die with Holly.I learned about her identity from Klein.I also discovered the story of that day from Mark.Megan had always been scheming but gained nothing in the end. She never expected that Mark would demonstrate his love for Holly in such a way.I walked up to her and asked softly, "Is this the ending you wanted?"Megan turned aro
Derek's POVIn the pouring rain, I watched as Tabitha stood in front of the tombstone holding an umbrella, looking so lonely and crushed.Noticing the rain gradually wetting the hem of her clothes, I finally softly spoke up, "Let's go back. It's getting late."She just quietly stood there as if she could vanish into the wind at any moment.Losing another loved one once again dealt a heavy blow to her, making her appear even lonelier, which broke my heart.I stretched out my arms, wanting to pull her in for a warm hug.She just looked at me from under the black umbrella, her icy gaze sending a chill down my spine."Tabitha, it's okay. You've still got me." I tried to comfort her.She still said nothing. The look in her eyes seemed to be telling me that my very existence, perhaps, was the very source of her pain.As the wind howled, Tabitha showed even more determination.She left straight away, as if she had nothing left to lose.Her silence made me feel uneasy.I murmured to myself, '
Tabitha's POVI quietly stood behind the door, soaking in every word Derek was saying.So, this was his so-called solution. He wanted to have both me and Elena back.I couldn't help sneering. What made him think that I would still let him have his way after everything that had happened?I remained composed, still being all friendly with Kyrian.Busy with the matters of Poison and Wolf Shadow, Derek rarely came home.Other than my loss of appetite, I appeared perfectly normal. So those who were ordered to keep an eye on me lowered their guard.One day, I got a call."Hello, Klein," I greeted after picking up."Tabitha, I've had everything arranged.""Thanks."I slid into the car Klein had sent to pick me up, and sitting there was none other than Jasper, someone I hadn't seen in ages.He must've guessed that I had known he was Matthew, as I saw a glimmer of guilt in his eyes."Tabitha," he broke the silence."Jasper, long time no see," I kicked off with a greeting to ease the awkward vi
Tabitha's POVI listened quietly to Jasper's words, my hatred towards Elena deepening a notch.This bitch had not only wrecked my happiness but also hurt the innocent.I made up my mind to leave with Jasper for the island to see John. But before that, I had something major I needed to do.The car pulled up by the beach, and Jasper, seeing the expression on my face, got a bit puzzled. "Tabitha, what's up?""Nothing. I just need to settle the score with someone." With that, I got out of the car and slammed the door shut."Wait, you're not going after Elena, are you? No, please don't do that. She's a devil."Tabitha, you're risking your neck! Come back!" he yelled as he pounded on the window, but I didn't go back.I knew this was my only shot at killing Elena.After today, I was out of Seattle for good. Even if I died because of wolfsbane, I wouldn't call Derek or meet him ever again.Thus, I gotta wreak vengeance on Elena today!Derek's POVThe heavy meeting room door closed behind me.
Third person's POVOrson felt a chill down his spine as the current Derek seemed like a wild beast about to break free from its chains.Tabitha was the last chain that could hold him. Once something happened to her, who knew what he would become?Orson's wolf had already sensed a strong danger and kept reminding Orson in his mind to stay away from Derek."Don't you think you're being too arbitrary? At least you should ask Tabitha herself for her opinion about this."
Third person's POVTabitha's test results came out overnight. She did have cancer.What was worse, her cancer had metastasized to her head. Now she had an early malignant tumor in her brain.The oncologists gathered for a consultation, and their conclusion was consistent with Orson's. Treatment wasn't recommended.Derek's gaze was extremely cold. Suppressing his anger, he said, "You haven't even tried. And you're already giving up?"
Derek's POVShe even tried moonlight therapy once!I had no idea. I felt a lump in my throat, and with difficulty, I said slowly, "Was it those days you took care of her?""Yes. She was wasting away as she spent her days in and out of the hospital, working several jobs to support John. Later, because her wound still wouldn't heal after a long time, she came to the hospital for examination. She conducted moonlight therapy by herself deep in the forest. I simply brought her food and water.
Third person's POVTabitha was taken to the emergency room that night.Kamp was at the Black Thorn Pack in Seattle. When he heard the news, he felt he was gonna lose it.His premonition that had been haunting him came true. He flew overnight.Derek stood outside the emergency room. His shirt was stained with Tabitha's blood, but he wasn't bothered at all.His eyes were bloodshot.
Third person's POVDerek was stupefied. Andrea's face turned pale, and even Alpha Elliott found it unbelievable."No way! Tabitha is so healthy. How could she have been poisoned by wolfsbane?"Orson took Derek's hand away and continued to explain with a hint of sadness and anger in his eyes."Two years ago, when you and she rejected each other, she had a check-up at the Werewolf Hospital. At that time, the wolfsbane had already caused her body to deteriorate. Judging from th
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.