John's POV
The words "pass away" exploded in my mind like fireworks.I felt like I couldn't breathe. My blood seemed to freeze in my veins.My wolf, sensing my agony, whimpered in my mind.My body shook uncontrollably as I grabbed Daphne's hand out of sheer panic. "How did your mom die?""What does it matter to you? Who do you think you are, you country bumpkin! If you don't scram, I'll call security," Daphne shot back at me with a glare.I was reeling from shock, pain, and disbelief all at once.These emotions tangled together, making it hard for me to catch my breath."Are you a friend of my mom's or something?" Daphne scrutinized me with a new look in her eyes that wasn't so hostile anymore.Then she added, "Forget it. It's my wedding day today. Since you're already here, stick around for a drink."Lyrique shot me a glance and sneered, "Get lost already! It's obvious that this is not where you belong. Don't ruin Daphne's big day."John's POVThat line hit me like a ton of bricks, shattering my last glimmer of hope.I felt a chill running down my spine, chilling me to the core.Before I knew it, I vomited blood.Lyrique freaked out, shouting, "What the hell is wrong with you? I'm telling you, putting on an act won't change anything. Where are the guards? Get this guy out of here!"Daphne shot Lyrique a nasty glare.Before she could say anything, Derek rushed over and caught me before I fell flat."John, are you alright? Alvin, get him to the hospital, now!"I turned my head, only to see him and saw him decked out in his groom's outfit. It made my blood boil even more, and I felt like I was about to shift any second.I was so enraged that I could barely get my words out through gritted teeth. After a long while, I finally managed to question him, "Were you the one behind the rogue attack and bankruptcy of my pack?"I never imagined that my daughter's mate, who I
Third person's POVWhen Tabitha saw John collapse, her mind went into a total meltdown, and with a gasp, she fainted right there."Tabitha!"Derek lifted Tabitha up in his arms, while Alvin carried John on his back. They quickly left.Daphne was also left bewildered by the sudden turn of events. How did it end up like this?Seeing Derek carrying Tabitha and leaving, she shouted desperately from behind, "Derek! The ceremony is about to start!"She was anxious to catch Derek, but due to her broken legs, she fell to the ground with a loud bang when she got up abruptly.Now she was no more the noble and decent bride in the most expensive wedding dress, but a pathetic woman whose husband-to-be left her behind. Whispers and chatters started spreading.Lyrique realized that she had screwed it up and quickly helped Daphne up from the ground."Daphne, are you okay?"What she got in return, however, was a hard slap from Daphne. "Bitch! What ha
Tabitha's POV"Dad, you can't leave. If you go, who will protect me in the future? They will bully me, just like when I was a child.""My poor daughter."At that moment, Dad shifted into a silver-gray wolf, his eyes filled with love and concern.I tried my best to persuade him, "Dad, you haven't even seen the birth of my babies. How can you leave? Can you bear to let me suffer alone in this world? My babies don't have a father. Do you want them to be without a grandfather too?"John's wolf twitched his ears slightly and his expression changed a bit.He looked at me gently, his eyes seemed to be saying, "Tabitha, you are the person I worry about the most."I grabbed his claw tightly and said, "So, you have to stay, Dad. The babies cannot be without a grandfather. I know you're tired, but do it for me, for the babies. If you leave, I won't have any family left to rely on in this world."John's wolf did not answer. He just looked at me silently,
Derek's POVI heard Tabitha's words and immediately arranged for someone to quickly bring her some food.Tabitha drank some water, and then slowly ate some food. After a while, she finally calmed down.I saw that she was feeling better, so I said, "Are you having a stomachache? Let's go for a check-up. You're not even three months pregnant yet. Even if you hate me, don't put your health or your babies' lives at risk."Daphne, who had come behind my back, overheard these words."What ... what have you done behind my back!" Her sharp voice echoed in the hallway.Tabitha had been very tired, and when Daphne started to make a fuss, she frowned unhappily."We're in a hospital. Please lower your voice.""Bitch, how dare you seduce my husband? I'll kill you."Furious, Daphne went crazy.She hurriedly got up and was about to fall down to the ground.I saw that and immediately caught hold of Daphne, preventing her from falling.Daph
Daphne's POV"You are John's daughter? Then who are Tabitha's parents?" Derek asked.I was very dissatisfied with him when he mentioned Tabitha. "How was I supposed to know about that? I only found out about all of this after my mother passed away."Of course, it was not the time to find out Tabitha's birth parents now. Regardless of whether John was my father or not, I considered him the closest person in my heart."Since you knew he was your father, why did you still treat him like that? He had suffered head injuries long ago."With deep grievance, I said, "I didn't mean to. We haven't met in years, and I only recently discovered the truth. I wanted to find him, but I heard he disappeared after becoming a vegetable."I've seen photos of him, but he looks so different now that I didn't recognize him at first. Derek, I didn't want this either! I've already hurt my mom. How can I bear to hurt my biological father?"Derek saw me torn by grief but sho
Derek's POVTabitha learned about John's situation from the doctor, and I didn't know what she felt like.The good news was that John was fine, but the bad news was that he fell into a coma again.Tabitha sighed heavily. I knew that she and the unborn children were John's last hope in this world. If it weren't for Tabitha, John would have been dead by now.I strode in, casting a tall shadow over Tabitha. "Tabitha," I said.As soon as Tabitha saw me, her face was filled with desolation, and her voice was tinged with hatred. She said, "What are you here for? To see if I'm dead?"Once upon a time, those eyes used to be filled with love and gentleness when she looked at me. Now there was only contempt and hatred left.My mind was filled with her adorable image when she deeply loved me in the past. How could I have expected that the two of us would gradually end up like this today?Now, she would feel annoyed even with just one glance at me.I
Tabitha's POVAs much as I hated Derek, I had to admit that his words made sense.For my babies, I needed his help.It had nothing to do with feelings. I just wanted to find a safe place where I could successfully give birth.I moved again. This time, Derek stressed to me over and over again not to tell anyone. He said caution was the best strategy.My new house was by the sea. When I stepped out, I could see the blue sea, and behind me was the mountain.It was such a beautiful place which could relax me and cleanse my mind.But Dad was no longer around. At sunrise, I could no longer see his busy figure in the courtyard. I missed the way he gently taught me to carve so badly.He was brought over after he stabilized and was accompanied by paramedics 24/7.I watched as he lay quietly on the bed. After such a long time, he finally looked better, and his face was utterly calm.His eyes were gently closed. Those who didn't know would thin
Tabitha's POVJoanna hugged me tightly. Even though we were the same age, she comforted me like an elder."Tabitha, don't cry. I'm here for you. I'll take care of you, OK? John is already out of danger, and I'm sure he'll be fine. Maybe he'll come around in a few days. Everything will be just fine."I used to believe in that, too. But what happened was like a slap in my face, and fate told me life could only get worse.One wouldn't know how unlucky one could be till things really happened.It was said that every dog had its day, and one wouldn't be unlucky forever. But I couldn't even see the slightest hope!I woke up every day in fear. Perhaps in the next second, someone would tell me Dad was dead.Perhaps something would happen to my babies, or perhaps they would develop poorly.Or perhaps I'd be killed by wolfsbane.I said, my voice trembling, "Joanna, I'm so scared. I'm afraid it's gonna be me and my babies next. I'm not afraid of dea
Third person's POVAmbrose couldn't bear it any longer and stepped in between the two.He spoke with righteous indignation, "Enough. Why do you have to tear each other apart? At worst, from now on, Zander will give up all inheritance rights. Let me take him away. He will never appear before you again."Even now, Ambrose still spoke with a condescending tone, not realizing any fault of his.If Derek were a child, he would definitely be very sad. Now, he just slowly shifted his bloodshot eyes toward Ambrose's face.With a smirk that seemed more like a grimace, Derek spoke like a devil, "What of mine does he have to give up? Ambrose, if I were you, I'd get out of here and stop being a nuisance.""What?"In the past, Derek was still respectful to him. Now, his tone was disdainful and cruel.Clearly, Derek was not in the mood to argue.He looked down at Zander coldly, "You're not talking, huh? I have plenty of ways to make you talk."After saying this, Derek dragged him by the arm. Since Z
Third person's POVZander's situation was dire. After Tabitha was urgently taken to the hospital last night, Alpha Elliott was so enraged that he had an episode and returned to his previous state of confusion.Ambrose and Phoebe wanted to take him away, but Derek had given orders. The Greenwood family's guards refused to let them take Zander.Zander had fainted once. The doctor had revived him on the spot. He then continued his punishment of kneeling until now.He had been able to make snide remarks while watching the drama unfold last night. But after kneeling all night, Zander felt as if he wished he were dead.His knees were numb from the pain, and his head wound was only rudimentarily treated.He felt that he had lost sensation in his lower body.Exhausted, hungry, and sleepy, he dared not fall.He had fallen once in the middle of the night due to extreme sleepiness, and as a result, his body was covered in glass, causing him unbearable pain.In a daze, he saw Derek approach him.
Third person's POVDerek returned to the main bedroom and casually turned on the shower. Before the water could heat up, he stepped in.The cold water splashed on his body, but it was not as cold as the chill in his heart.He recalled the night two years ago when Tabitha was tied up in the bathroom by him, soaked by the cold water.The water was so cold. She must have been utterly desperate at that time.Thinking of Tabitha's current state, Derek was filled with regret. The harshness he had shown Tabitha in the past had all turned into blades stabbing himself.The more he loved Tabitha, the more he blamed himself now.His wolf whimpered in pain within his mind, "I can't sense Tabitha's wolf. They are very weak."Derek did not respond. He was aware.He would definitely agree to exchange his own life for Tabitha's now.Alvin hurriedly arrived and walked to the bathroom door. It was pitch black inside. But with the light from outside, he vaguely saw Derek sitting against the wall.He was
Third person's POVDerek nearly dropped the bowl in his hands.He explained in haste, "Tabitha, it's not what you think. Daphne and I didn't-"Tabitha coldly interrupted him, "What story are you preparing to make up this time? Do you still remember that? When I was pregnant and fell from the stairs, how did you respond when I called you?"This was the only fragment she could recall. It still felt like a needle piercing her heart when she thought about it.Hearing her asking this question, Derek knew he couldn't hide the truth from her anymore."Tabitha, I can explain," he said.Tabitha indifferently remarked, "Perhaps you had some unavoidable reasons. But you left your mate to save someone else. I'm sorry, I can't empathize with your reasons. I only feel sad for myself. You were right. It's better to forget those memories, as remembering them would only add more troubles."Such a perceptive Tabitha left Derek speechless.No matter what he said now, even if it was the truth, Tabitha wo
Third person's POV"Alpha Derek, chemotherapy is like fighting fire with fire. Besides the wolfsbane, it also indiscriminately attacks normal cells. Tabitha's condition is very serious now. It's possible that under the double blow of the wolfsbane and chemotherapy, she might not..."Before Kamp finished his sentence, Derek hung his head, his voice hoarse, "No, Tabitha won't die."Kamp, seeing Derek's state, didn't know how to comfort him. All they could do now was pray to the Moon Goddess for a miracle.After a night of rescue efforts, Tabitha was temporarily out of danger.But her condition was still not good. She was frail.Kamp strongly advised against chemotherapy at this time, as she wouldn't be able to withstand it.Looking at Tabitha in her coma and, for a moment, Derek had no other ideas. The chemotherapy had to be put on hold for now.Rolf hurried over, "Alpha Derek, something's in trouble. I just heard that Klein has had an accident.""What happened?""It seems to be an old
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.