Tabitha's POV
Derek 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 letThird 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
Tabitha's POVI blushed and looked away, "The baked lobsters look good. I'll give them a try."Before I could even pick one up, Derek quickly fed the shelled lobster into my mouth."Is it tasty?"As I bit into it, a burst of spiciness, freshness, and fragrance exploded in my taste buds.The familiar taste flowed from my tongue to my stomach. It had been so long since I'd tasted this. It was so spicy that I stuck out my tongue and guzzled lemonade."Too spicy?" Derek asked."A bit, but very delicious." I wasn't used to spicy food, but I enjoyed the challenge. Despite my burning ears, I couldn't resist taking another bite.Derek shelled lobsters quickly, but not as fast as I ate."Slow down.""It's a pity you're not a night market chef specializing in lobsters with skills like yours."I drank water and turned back to praise him.Derek smiled indulgently and said, "Do you really think anyone else in this world deserves to taste the food I make?"It had been a long time since I ate lobste
Derek's POVThe recent Tabitha reminded me of the time when we never had any disagreements.Back then, she was innocent and full of passion every day.Her smile was a great morale booster for me whenever I felt troubled or down.My unintentional love confession instantly flustered Tabitha.With her so close, her charm nearly made me lose my composure.Tabitha quickly averted her gaze and said, "These cherries are really big, and they're so sweet."I replied, "I'm glad you like them."It took me quite a while to prepare these foods, but I didn't eat much.After finishing shelling the lobster for Tabitha, I immediately turned to my laptop to handle some business matters.Seeing this, Tabitha couldn't help but ask, "By the way, I still don't know what you do besides being the Alpha of the Black Thorn Pack. What's your other work?"I answered succinctly, "Something related to management."Little did she know I was using work to distract myself. After all, she was so adorable, and I reall
Tabitha's POVThat comment instantly brought me to my senses.Indeed, all the information I'd gathered since I came around pointed to one thing: Derek and I were totally in love.Everything looked like a perfect gift box, flawless and incredibly beautiful on the outside.Even though Derek explained to me that I lost my pups by accident, what about my right hand?While showering, I noticed a bunch of cuts and scars on my body. They were not fatal injuries but rather seemed like scratches, grazes, or bruises.Apart from that, there was an unhealed cut on my abdomen.And it looked kinda dark around the edges.My palms were covered in calluses, and my figure looked nice but not in a fragile way.Most of those injuries seemed fresh, which didn't match up with Derek's claim that I was just a housewife. I must've been hitting the gym hard to get this body and all the injuries.Suddenly, I remembered that there were only Derek and a couple of pack guards on my contact list.Plus, my phone loo
Tabitha's POVIn the early morning, I woke up in the dazzling sunlight. I slowly opened my eyes. There was a moment of confusion.I blinked and was in a daze at that moment.I wondered if I looked a bit silly now.No matter what, I took a look around first.My vision gradually became clear as I glanced blearily about me."Did you sleep well last night?"I looked at the man beside me with a faint smile on his face.His handsome face made me feel as if he were the most powerful leader in the werewolf tribe, irresistible in his charm.It took my breath away to look at him from such a close distance. His facial features had no flaws whatsoever, no matter from which angle I looked at them.When he didn't smile, he was as cold as ice, but when he smiled, his whole demeanor became gentle.I parted my lips slightly and said, "Well, it's not bad."From what he said, it seemed that I always had poor sleep in the past.But yesterday, I slept through the night.Perhaps it was because of the faint
Tabitha's POVI subconsciously stepped back but forgot that there was an open wardrobe behind me, which now forced me into an even smaller space.My hands pressed against Derek's chest, and my face felt hot and flushed.It was a pity that I couldn't ask someone with my phone. What should I do now?Derek gently scratched the tip of my nose with his finger. "It's cold outside. You should wear more clothes."With that, he let go of my hand and stepped back. Finally, I could smell the long-lost fresh air. "Okay."I breathed a sigh of relief. Originally, I thought he was going to do something.Derek had already left the cloakroom. "Breakfast is ready.""Okay, I'll be there right away."After the heat on my face cooled down, I hurriedly went downstairs to have breakfast.After breakfast, I followed Derek out.Looking at the million-dollar car parked outside, I swallowed and said, "Is this your car?""Mine is yours."I nervously got in the car. He didn't seem like coveting my money at all!C
Tabitha's POVTurned out, it was totally not what I expected. The things Dad left behind were truly priceless to me, but they didn't have much practical value.The analysis of that netizen was wrong. Derek wasn't after my cash at all.What else could it be that he wanted from me?After spending most of the day at Hope Ranch, I still didn't recall anything.Before leaving, Tucker came over. I was gonna say something about taking Tucker with us, but the words got stuck in my throat. Subconsciously, it seemed like there was a voice telling me that Derek wasn't a dog person."What's wrong?"I pointed at the dog by my feet and asked, "Can I take him home?"Tucker was pretty old and probably didn't have much time left. So I wanted to stay with him while I still could.Derek answered promptly, "Alright. I'll have someone bring him back. Let's continue our date."I wondered, "Date?"He smiled slightly and took my hand. "Yeah, what's the problem? Is it illegal for mates to go on a date?" He op
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.