Derek's POV Holly actually slapped Tabitha right before me! While I stood there in silence, my wolf Leo roared in my mind, "Damn it, Derek! What were you thinking? How could you let her insult our mate like that?" Recently, I'd been forcing myself to spend more time with Daphne, which brought Leo's wrath upon me. Now, I could hardly contain his fury. I used to believe that all I left for Tabitha was hatred. I thought I had gotten over her. Yet I was wrong. The moment I saw her stubborn expression and reddened cheek, my heart ached. Yet before I could even speak, Holly raised her arm again. She wanted to give Tabitha a second slap?! The nerve of her! Enraged, I immediately grabbed her arm. "Alpha Derek?" Holly looked at me in disbelief. I took a deep breath, suppressing Leo's anger, and said, "Tabitha's still Luna of the Black Thorn Pack. How dare you slap her in front of me?" "C'mon, Derek. Why so serious? Holly was just punishing her for disrespecting me. B
Tabitha's POV Watching Derek ham it up, trying to stick it up for me with all his bullshit, I felt ridiculous. Just when I thought my day couldn't be any worse, I heard a baby's cry. The kiddo was literally a mini version of Derek, with big eyes, a prominent nose, and all the stuff. I felt like my heart broke into pieces. And my last bit of hope was shattered. I used to believe that Derek loved me, especially when we first tied the knot. I remembered once he gently caressed my cheek and told me that he would take me as his destined mate even if I wasn't. He promised we'd have a baby of our own, and he would go the extra mile to make it happen. Then when I really got pregnant, he killed our baby with his indifference. I used to be puzzled, wondering why he became a totally different person all of a sudden. Now seeing the baby boy before me, I finally realized that all the good old days I had spent with Derek were nothing but an illusion. No wonder he was so eager t
Tabitha's POV Shortly after I hung up the phone, a black car rolled up next to me. Two tall, strong men got out. One was Beta Alvin, and the other was Gamma Rolf. Both were members of the Black Thorn Pack. "Luna Tabitha." Alvin nodded at me, as politely as he always did. It had been quite some time since I was addressed as Luna. Lump in my throat, I asked, "Beta Alvin, I just came out from a friend's place. Can you take me back to the Black Thorn Pack?" They looked puzzled as if wondering why I didn't turn to Derek. "I guess you've heard that Alpha Derek and I are about to have the rejection ceremony soon. I wanna stay in peace with him until then," I quickly added. When I reigned the Black Thorn Pack as Luna, I got along well with Alvin and Rolf. So after hearing my explanation, Alvin immediately agreed. "Let's go then." "Can we swing by 32 Seaside Avenue first? I've left something there, and I wanna take it back." That was where Derek put Daphne, and it used to be
Tabitha's POV "That's right." I went straight to the point, and he was faster at it. "You jerk!" I felt desperate, tears streaming down my face. "How could you treat me like this? And how on earth did the werewolves of the Silver Moon Pack offend you?" Derek remarked, his tone icy, "Tabitha, if you wanna know the answer, go ask your dear father what he's done." "What did he do? Just fucking tell me!" I shouted hysterically. Derek stood there, looking nonchalant. "Go ask him yourself." "So, marrying me was never about love?" I asked, sobbing. I tried to find some trace of warmth in his eyes but I failed. "That's right. I plotted to get close to you from the very beginning. It's all about revenge." "You hate me?" "Exactly. Tabitha, it's what you gotta go through for being John's daughter. I want y'all to live in agony forever to atone for your sins!" With that, I heard a painful whimper from Crystal. She was trembling, getting even weaker. And my wound started h
Tabitha's POV 200,000 dollars was a small fortune. Now that I had it, I didn't have to worry about Dad's medical bills for quite some time. According to the werewolf's agreement, after Derek rejected me, he would have to pay me alimony, which could be used to repay the money. After paying the bills, I finally felt relieved. Stepping outta the hospital, I barely took two steps before my world started spinning. It seemed that there had been too much to take in on a single night. And the running just now drained my last bit of energy. After taking two wobbly steps, I blacked out. When I woke up again, I found myself in a ward. I was put on a drip, the cold liquid slowly seeping into my blue veins. And my wound had also been bandaged. The clock showed that it was already the next afternoon. Before I could say anything, Orson's gentle voice sounded. "As soon as I got here this morning, someone told me you fainted at the entrance last night. If I had known this, I wouldn'
Derek's POV The moon's round orb shone high in the sky, casting its velvety light on the Black Thorn Pack's turf. It was bedtime, but I couldn't sleep, my mind in turmoil. As long as I closed my eyes, Tabitha's face would haunt me. Her stubborn look, the agony in her eyes... Every detail was etched in my mind. I gotta admit, restoring her rights as Luna was quite a relief, even if it was just to chill Leo out. After staying up all night, I got up early the next morning, spending the whole day dealing with pack biz. Hopefully, it'd distract myself from all the mess inside my head. My phone kept ringing, but the sight of Daphne's name killed my urge to pick up. After a while, I heard a knock at the door. "Come in," I grunted, rubbing at my forehead. Then the door swung open and in walked Daphne. Not expecting her presence, I asked with a frown, "What are you doing here?" She walked over, grumbling, "I rang you up a few times, but you didn't answer. Got a bit worri
Tabitha's POV The guy's kiss on the back of my hand gave me goosebumps. Then I realized, even though I had given up on Derek, I still couldn't stand other guys getting close to me. Having no vibes to chill at the club, I left with Gloria. We came on foot, so we decided to walk back, too. The cool night breeze was like a balm for all the drama. Suddenly, my phone rang. It was Alvin. "Good evening, Luna Tabitha. Alpha Derek asked me to inform you that the reject ceremony's set for tomorrow morning at the Council of Elders," came Alvin's apologetic voice. The news took me by surprise. But soon, I figured out why. Since I felt pain due to Derek's intimacy with Daphne, he must've felt the same when that guy kissed my hand just now. As someone with a big ego, he surely couldn't stand it. With a wry smile, I paused my tracks a sec before answering, "Got it. Thanks." "What's wrong?" Gloria asked with concern when she saw me hang up the phone. I shook my head and smile
Tabitha's POV Right now, the big deal for me was to chase down the beef between my dad and Elena before my health further deteriorated. I gotta arrange everything first. So, I took a cab back to the Alpha Villa of the Black Thorn Pack, the place that belonged to me and Derek. Derek decked out everything in the house, so moving house just meant grabbing a few key bits of mine. The only thing I couldn't let go of was the nursery that I personally designed. I didn't want Daphne's baby to move in there when she became Luna. So I took down all the decorations. It took only a few hours to erase what took sleepless nights to build. Standing at the doorway of the villa, I recalled how thrilled I was first coming up here. How naïve. Back then, I never saw it coming that one day Derek and I would end up like this. Snapping back to reality, I decided to call someone to pick me up. Alvin and Rolf followed Derek to 32 Seaside Avenue, so they weren't available. The other member
Third person's POVAndrea had picked out a dress for Tabitha. Different from her dark green gown, Tabitha's was a moonlight white, complemented by Australian white pearls and the exclusive bracelet of the Greenwood family's leading lady. Tabitha looked like a gorgeous and prosperous flower blooming among the people in it.It was Phoebe's first time attending the Greenwood family's dinner for the first time as the hostess.Her attire was like that of a jewelry spokesperson as if she was afraid others wouldn't know she was rich.
Third person's POVDerek hurried through the night, not feeling any bit of fatigue despite the late hour.The thought of capturing the culprit and living happily with Tabitha spurred him on to rush to Seaside Road as quickly as possible.Cars sped through the darkness. Dozens of vehicles were on the way, along with hundreds of people, had already surrounded the entire villa, leaving no way out.Derek stepped out of the car in haste and ran towards the villa.
Third person's POVDerek lifted his finger and said, "Let's go. Keep in touch.""Understood," replied Rolf.He led several pack guards and swiftly disappeared. However, Derek showed no excitement, his face remaining calm.After several encounters with Bloodrose, Derek found him to be extremely meticulous.To win, he had to ensure nothing was left to chance.
Third person's POVJust as Black Fox had described, the North Star encompassed a diverse array of individuals.Not all of them were highly skilled in combat. Some served as eyes and ears, while others acted as intermediaries.Some were responsible for preliminary work, while others executed missions.Soon, Adrian was under control.Under Derek's coercion and temptation, Adrian could only revea
Third person's POVThis man matched the description of Adrian given by Black Fox.Derek raised his eyebrows slightly. His face was disguised with a beard, making him unrecognizable from his usual demeanor.With a flick of his wrist, he scattered the chips beside him and replied with a ruffian's swagger, "Let's do it."Adrian, though ordinary in appearance, had eyes that spun like a rat's.Upon
Third person's POVAs Tabitha searched online, her mind was filled with Derek's affectionate gaze.However, the moment she hit the search button, her body instinctively shuddered.Subconsciously, she was afraid.Tabitha wasn't sure what she was afraid of. Was it the fear that the search results would confirm what Zander had said?Especially in the second before the page was about to pop up, Tabitha felt her heart was about to jump out of her throat.Soon, the page loaded.Amidst her pounding heartbeats, there was no information found regarding Derek and Daphne.Tabitha deleted the search content and tried again, searching separately.Since Derek was the CEO of the Greenwood Group, there was a brief introduction about him on Wikipedia.Under the spouse section, one name was clearly written. It was Tabitha. It also mentioned that she was his secret wife, which had only recently been made public.Tabitha let out a sigh of relief. What was she thinking?Zander was clearly making up storie
Tabitha's POVLost in my thoughts, I was startled by the sudden interruption.So I jumped off the swing.I straightened up and looked at the man in front of me warily. My brows furrowed and said, "Stay away from me."Instead of keeping his distance, the man took steps closer to me with casual scrutiny on his face. "Having a beautiful mate like you, Derek is truly lucky. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate to cherish you. I wouldn't betray you and make you sad."My brows furrowed even more, "What are you talking about?"I'd heard from Jenny that Zander had been looking for opportunities to cause trouble for Andrea and me.We had been staying indoors, and now he finally had his chance.He approached me with a smug expression."Tabitha, why pretend? Everyone knows that Derek broke off your mating bond to marry Daphne. I understand that women often hope that men will return to the family and let bygones be bygones. You must feel quite bitter. How can Derek father a child with someone else
Third person's POVDerek sat in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest. "Go on, tell me how many attacks you've launched in total.""The task he gave me was to kill Kirian, but then you hid him, and I couldn't find an opportunity. So he told me to find a way to kill Tabitha. After the Black Wolf Guild's attack, he became more vigilant. I never found a chance to act. Until he suddenly contacted me, asking me to tamper with the car, trying to stage an accident. You know the rest. I sensed something was off and set up this trap in the abandoned factory by the sea."After Black Fox finished, Rolf stepped forward and punched him in the chest. "You've said a lot, but it's all bullshit. Don't make me get rough with you. Tell us the important part. Who is he?"A trace of blood ran from the corner of Black Fox's mouth. "It's not that I don't want to say, he's just too cautious. I've never seen his face. We usually contact each other by phone. But he uses a voice changer, so I ca
Third person's POVDerek's voice was like a death knell, echoing in Black Fox's ear as he heard the boy's hurried footsteps through the phone."Selena, don't do anything foolish! Where are you?" the boy exclaimed."Stop! Stop, please!" Black Fox shouted desperately.The boy suddenly paused. "I thought I heard something. Did you hear that?""It's not the time for that now. We haven't found Selena yet.""You're right." The boy climbed over the railing. He expected to find Selena just on the other side, only to discover no one there. The narrow ledge he stood on was only fifteen centimeters wide, and one wrong move would send him plummeting to his death from the fiftieth floor.Unaware of the danger, the boy asked, "There's no one here. Are you sure she's here? Have you mistaken?""I'm not mistaken." The man's expression darkened, like the grim reaper himself."I never had a sister. I've been after you all along," he added.The boy, inexperienced in such situations, asked with his eyes f