Tabitha's POV
Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same. I was trembling with fear."I finally made it this far, Derek. Let me go. I have something else to do," I said.But he didn't relent. I tried to fight back, but Derek's strength was overwhelming.I was quickly held tightly in his arms, and he said, "Nothing is more important than your safety.""This is my path. If you truly love me, you should support my decisions.""It is precisely because I love you that I will not let you go down such a dangerous path, Tabitha. I would seek revenge for you in my way. All you need to do is return and fulfill your role as the Luna of the Black Thorn Pack."I stared at him in disbelief. "What are you saying? I have already said that I wouldn't accept you. It's impossible.""Nothing is impossible in this world."Just then, Alvin and Rolf appeared. I noticed Alvin holding a syringe.My intuition told me that it was not something good."What do yTabitha's POVI was fighting like hell to break free, but Derek knew me too well.I couldn't move one bit in his arms.It took me so much effort to come this far. I was so close to entering the Black Wolf Guild and shaking off Derek for good."No! I don't wanna lose my memories."Derek, don't make me hate you."What about the antidote? There's gotta be one, right?"I yanked on Derek's collar, but he just smirked stubbornly. "No, Tabitha, there's no turning back for me now."I fell back onto the ground, staring at my battered palms.Only I knew how difficult it was for me to come this far. I endured so much pain, and there were times when I thought I wouldn't make it through.It was those painful memories that kept me alive, and after all that struggle, here I was.I became stronger. And fear didn't own me anymore.I broke free from the cage I'd built around myself in the past, but now, Derek wanted to shove me back into tha
Tabitha's POVCrystal roared, "No, we couldn't lose these memories! They're our treasures, a part of our lives!"Of course, I knew that, but there was nothing I could do other than watch helplessly as those moments gradually slipped away, swallowed by darkness."Tabitha, be happy.""I promised to ... protect you well. Goodbye, Tabitha.""Sweetheart, don't worry. I'll protect you and your pups.""You're so beatiful, sweetie. I'm sorry for abadoning you for so long. I love you.""You are so amazing, Tabitha. You got the highest score on the test again.""Tabitha, I like you. Can we date?""Hi, little girl, here for bread again? Same old deal, right?""If my grandson dares to bully you, I'll definitely kick his ass.""Have you thought about studying abroad? You are the most talented student I have ever seen.""Kiddo, what's your name? I'll come find you."The faces of those I knew appeared before me as if bidding me farew
Tabitha's POVFeeling the warm sunlight pouring in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, I woke up, squinting my eyes, only to find myself on a big, fancy bed.My mind was a complete blank, and I felt a slight headache.It was like something had deleted everything from my brain, making me feel empty and hollow.I couldn't help asking myself inwardly, 'Who am I? And where am I?'Suddenly, I heard the sound of rushing water. Out of curiosity, I looked towards the bathroom, wondering, 'So someone's in there? Who is it?'I threw off the covers and got out of bed, stepping barefoot onto the soft plush carpet.Even though it was freezing outside, the room felt as warm as a spring day because of the heating.Looking around, I noticed that this room was decorated mainly in warm colors.The bed looked like a fluffy cotton candy, and the sofa, a white cloud.On the wall hung a massive photo of a girl in a wedding dress falling into some g
Tabitha's POVWith a slight pull, Derek took me into his arms.As he had just finished his shower, I could smell the scent of body wash on him.When I pressed my palm against his chest, his body heat felt like it was burning me up.Leaning his head towards mine, he cooed in my ear, "You've got a mole on your inner thigh."His breath, together with the refreshing scent of mint, brushed against my skin, making my cheeks flush red.I couldn't help asking my wolf inwardly, 'He actually knows such a secret of mine!'So he's really my mate?'Sadly, my wolf wasn't responding to me at all, and I couldn't sense the mate bond between me and him.Just then, I noticed Derek's expression soften as if he had thought of something.He playfully tapped the tip of my nose, saying, "Alright, let's have breakfast now. After that, I'll tell you everything, okay?"With that, he took my hand and led me out of the bedroom. The hallway was lined with ma
Tabitha's POVJust then, my gut told me not to go in.My hand froze on the doorknob. But the next second, Derek's hand covered mine, and he whispered softly in my ear, "Don't be afraid. I'm here with you."Together, we opened the door. Inside, there were no sealed-up monsters or bloody scenes.It was just a pink room stripped bare of all its furniture, leaving just a carpet.Judging from a few baby toys in the corner, I guessed this used to be a nursery.The moment I came in, a heavy feeling settled over me, and I felt like crying.I walked through the vacant space until I stopped at a spot.Slowly, I crouched down. Even though I couldn't remember anything, my body seemed to know where to go."What used to be here?"Derek, who looked surprised by my behavior, sat down next to me and answered, "A crib."I surveyed the empty room, and a thought popped into my head."So we used to have kids?" I asked."Yes."I stamme
Tabitha's POVDerek kept reminiscing about how we met, got to know each other, and fell in love.I couldn't remember much, but I could still pick up on some hints from his words."I must've been crazy about you, right?" I asked.Derek looked at me with gentle eyes and chuckled in agreement, "Yeah. Do you remember something now?"I shook my head. "I just feel that since I was willing to give up my studies when I had a bright future ahead of me back then, I must've been head over heels for you."Derek paused, a complex expression on his face.Then, he stared out at the swirling snow and murmured, "Yeah. If it weren't because of love, why would you give up your dream? Tabitha, I swear I'll love you forever. I'd bet my life on it."He tightened his embrace, making it hard for me to breathe. I had to push him away with all my strength.Just then, I noticed my right wrist felt kinda stiff, and there was a scar on it. "My hand..."Derek let
Third person's POVDerek walked briskly out of the door, deliberately lowering his voice. "Hey.""Alpha Derek, has Tabitha come around? How is she now?" Kamp pressed on.Tabitha had been out cold for three whole days since she was injected with M-1, and she should have come around by now.Derek provided a brief update on Tabitha's condition, and Kamp let out a sigh of relief."That's good to hear. I was worried..."Kamp had been feeling uneasy lately, recalling a year ago when Tabitha had a high fever and dangerously low white and red blood cell counts.Usually, such low levels could mean she had undergone treatment to get wolfsbane out of the body, but later Tabitha's medical examination report showed no problems, so Kamp didn't ask about it.M-1 was quite unusual. Besides affecting pregnant women, the elderly, and children with weak immune systems, it could also be lethal for werewolves poisoned with wolfsbane.Every now and then, Kamp
Tabitha's POVIt was late at night, and the Omega had already gone home.The villa was left with just Derek and me, and we had nothing to do."Are you sleepy?" he asked.I shook my head quickly. "No, not at all. I'll watch TV for a while."My awkwardness was palpable. Despite being married for a long time, I still felt like a stranger to Derek. The idea of being intimate with him felt as awkward as meeting someone from an online relationship in person.Noticing my discomfort, Derek calmly said, "Okay, I'll be here with you."As I watched soap operas, Derek typed rapidly on his laptop.Occasionally, I glanced at him. With his gold-framed glasses and the soft yellow light above, he looked more warm than usual, his cold features softened by the glow.He seemed to sense my gaze and looked up.Wearing a black silk pajama with a high-quality sheen, the satin fabric glowed softly under the lamp. He adjusted his glasses with his slender midd
Third person's POVGloria held Helios on her lap, skillfully peeling a grape and feeding it to him, her experience with children evident."Feeling better now that it's out," she said, watching the child play quietly nearby.Tabitha casually inquired, "Why did you hold back on the day we met, only to tell me today?"Gloria had her excuse ready, responding, "You had just returned to the States, and I didn't know your situation. I was afraid it would cause you trouble."Tabitha peeled a few more grapes before setting them aside when Helios indicated he'd had enough.She then looked at Gloria and said slowly, "You weren't afraid of causing me trouble. You were afraid I would leave, weren't you?"Gloria was taken aback, about to argue, but Tabitha saw through her, "Every time you lie, you subconsciously avert your gaze, fearing I'll see through you."Gloria, in a fit of exasperation, covered her face with a blanket, "You two are tru
Third person's POVDerek's face contorted with pain as he continued, "After Tabitha faked her death, I suspected what had happened. I was torn at the time, wanting to bring her back, but I also understood that doing so would only repeat past mistakes. So, I protected her within my control and waited silently. Gloria, I swear, I won't hurt her again."A hint of pleading appeared on Derek's face as he went on, "I'm asking for your help not out of selfishness. Tabitha's illness isn't fully healed, her body hasn't recovered, and with two children in tow, she wouldn't be able to protect herself if danger arises."Gloria had never seen Derek so humble.She remembered how Derek had always approached her with a condescending attitude four years ago.Derek continued, "You are Tabitha's friend, and your starting point should be considering her safety, right? If I wanted to harm her, I could just bring her back directly, so why would I go through the trouble
Third person's POVThe two children were a blend of their parents. The girl resembled Derek, while the boy took after Tabitha, which was quite different from their brother, Kyrian.Derek thought to himself that if Kyrian knew he had two younger siblings, he would be thrilled.But when he considered his relationship with Tabitha, he sighed deeply, filled with regret for his past actions.At that moment, Alvin approached swiftly and reported, "Just received news from the island. Noah is taking Ayla away, and Lucian's direction also leads to the island. He plans to take Tabitha away."Derek, with his hands behind his back and a furrowed brow, spoke with a melancholic expression, "Lucian intends to take more than just Ayla—Tabitha as well. She has always sought opportunities to leave me, and this presents her with an excellent chance.""What should we do? Should we stop him now? Otherwise, with his capabilities, if he truly takes Tabitha a
Third person's POVPlans... Tabitha's original goal had been to find her two children and Jasper.The children were found, but Jasper was without a trace.However, she couldn't search aimlessly without a target.Thinking of Derek's anxious appearance last night, it was clear he still had feelings for her.Gloria's text warning Tabitha to be careful of Derek came to Tabitha's mind again.Tabitha felt she had overlooked some subtle details. What exactly had she missed?It seemed a key point was missing, and once found, it would connect all the events."I don't know. I just wanted to find the children, but I didn't expect to court death. And Derek's attitude towards me is ambiguous. Outside this cabin, I don't know what awaits me," Tabitha said, her face full of entanglement.Seeing her struggle, Lucian took a big gulp of mineral water and mustered the courage to say, "Have you severed ties with him?"Tabitha nodded,
Third person's POVDerek had painstakingly built up Tabitha's trust by posing as Wilmot.He knew that if she ever discovered his true identity, her anger would be immense, and the trust he had spent half a year constructing would crumble entirely.Derek continued, "Send someone to discreetly protect her without revealing themselves. Ayla is still on the island. Tabitha will go to see her."Rolf nodded in agreement, "Understood."Derek added with caution, "Remember, Lucian has a strong ability to detect surveillance, so do not get too close."Rolf responded, "Yes, Alpha Derek. We will handle it immediately."Turning to Alvin, Derek instructed, "Investigate the identities of those deceased men thoroughly."Derek pondered whether Tabitha's survival had been leaked, perhaps when she was seen on the boat.The assailants had been ruthless, and if not for Lucian's timely arrival, Tabitha could have been in grave danger. He had
Third person's POVForrest's voice was laced with worry, "Ms. Hartley, where are you now?"Tabitha had already settled her wages with Forrest before sending the children to the island. She couldn't fathom why he would contact her at this juncture.She couldn't help but feel puzzled.Tabitha inquired, "What's wrong?"Forrest replied, "Wilmot's had an accident. You need to come see him."Tabitha was still trying to make sense of Derek's appearance at the bar when she heard about Wilmot's predicament, and her heart immediately filled with worry.She quickly asked, "What happened to him?"Forrest explained, "Wilmot was already ill recently, and he drank a lot tonight. He's suffered from alcohol poisoning and has been taken to the hospital. He keeps asking to see you, Ms. Hartley. Where are you? Can you come to see him?"Tabitha thought to herself that even if she knew her current location, she couldn't just tell anyone.
Third person's POVTwo more gunshots rang out, the shooter's aim dead on as two more men fell to the ground.Tabitha saw a tall figure standing deep in the alley, shrouded in a cloak, making it impossible to discern who it was.Tabitha's mind raced with questions. Was he a friend or foe?The man removed his hat, revealing the distinctive totem mask beneath.Tabitha stared in disbelief and uttered, "Lucian, why are you here?""Long story. Come with me," Lucian said, grabbing Tabitha's hand and leading her away.They didn't get far before Tabitha glanced back to see Derek and Leopold rushing out of a bar together.Surprise washed over Tabitha. How could Derek be here?Her blood seemed to freeze. 'When did he return?'Lucian pulled Tabitha into a dilapidated black car that passed right in front of Derek.Leaning against the car window, Tabitha gazed at Derek, lost in thought.'If Leopold had arranged to
Third person's POVLeopold carefully compared the photos. Although the person in the photos was dressed differently and had a different appearance, the body shape and the action of holding things with the left hand were identical.Derek became alert, thinking to himself, "People like us are more sensitive than ordinary people. Such photos wouldn't catch the attention of most, but I've noticed something.""Where's the negative?" Derek asked."I'll have it sent over right away," Leopold replied."And Tabitha?" Derek inquired again."Don't worry, she followed me to the bar. She's in the lobby outside. I have my bodyguards keeping an eye on her," Leopold said.Tabitha had been following Leopold for several days, and Derek, concerned about his own people being exposed, asked Leopold's men to watch her.She maintained a simple daily routine without any issues.However, the photos now revealed to Derek that someone was tracking
The next day, Tabitha began to investigate Leopold's movements meticulously.For several days, she did not dare to slack off. Gloria, who had recently suffered a miscarriage, had been recuperating in Leopold's home, not venturing out.A tight-lipped woman handled the daily tasks of shopping, cooking, and cleaning.Despite Tabitha's attempts to get close to her, she couldn't extract any information.As a week passed, it had been half a month since Gloria's miscarriage, and by her nature, she should soon be able to go out.On the sixth day of tracking Leopold, he called Derek out for drinks.He rubbed his temple, looking troubled, "Your mate, doesn't she think she's disguising herself well?"With that, Leopold threw out a stack of photos, all of which were taken while Tabitha was following him.Tabitha's curious little head appeared adorable in the photos."Or do you think I'm so idle that I play house with her every day?"