Tabitha's POV I looked at the she-wolf in front of me, who had already turned completely white-haired. Her fingers were rough, and her face was covered in wrinkles, but there was a kind and uneasy smile on her face. Aiden had already taken off the hood, revealing a handsome face. He explained earnestly, "Julia was afraid of hurting the little guy, so she cut her own warm clothes. You should know that Julia only has one set, and it was a gift from Lucian on her birthday." I looked at the yellowed diapers, and my emotions were complicated for a moment. I smiled, "This one is good enough." Kyrian changed drastically in just half a day, taking off his branded clothes. He put on the clothes of the other werewolf children on the island. I had no idea how many children had worn it as it was scattered with patches. But it was thick and relatively warm. Kyrian was perfectly fine wearing it, following behind me like a little tail. So
Tabitha's POV I looked at the large pieces of meat on the plate and didn't know what to say. Aiden and Noah just hit their growth spurt, so they gobbled the food while praising Julia's skills. Lucian explained, "The food on the island was limited, so you had to make do with it." Aiden bit his lip and, although reluctant, generously pushed the plate of roasted chicken towards me. "You look so pale. You should eat a little more." As I looked into his sincere eyes, my heart ached even more. Even if others' kindness towards me was only as faint as the light of fireflies, it could still illuminate my entire life. "Sorry, I'm not very hungry. You guys go ahead and eat." I held Kyrian and left. The island at night appeared even lonelier under the quiet moonlight. Before long, a person had already sat beside me, and it was the silent and reserved Lucian. "No food available here if you got hungry at night." "Well, I know. I'm not hu
Tabitha's POV Upon hearing Lucian's words, I felt a hint of warmth in my heart. I had faced so many changes alone. Orson and Gloria supported me, but they couldn't confront Derek. "You were never alone," my wolf said in my mind. It was like being gently stroked by a pair of furry claws. I gratefully responded to her. Then I looked at Lucian and smiled slightly, saying, "Even if we killed him, it wouldn't change anything. What has happened could never be changed, and the damage is done." "But at least you won't be hurt any further," Lucian said calmly. His tone, though composed, held a fierce determination. He wasn't trying to comfort me. So, I said, "Don't provoke him. He's a madman. Madmen are not scary, but madmen with wealth and power are. Perhaps you think this place is like a utopia, but it's only a matter of time before he finds it." He listened to my words and fell into silence. I continued, "I have already used some of t
Derek's POV "Bang!" I smashed the ashtray in front of me on the ground. How could there be no news from the trap I had set? Firstly, the identities of those individuals could not be found, and secondly, there were no traces of their whereabouts. I thought they would soon make a request, but a whole week had passed, and there had been no follow-up. I couldn't understand why those guys took the risk of kidnapping my child but didn't come to me for a greater benefit. Not only was the child missing, but Tabitha who followed was also in a life-or-death situation. Thinking of this, I became even more irritated. I stood in the office of the packhouse. The glass of the French window reflected my somewhat haggard face and bloodshot eyes. These days, I slept at most 2 hours a day, and my wolf Leo also became extremely exhausted. "Could you sense Tabitha?" Knowing that the hope was slim, I couldn't help but ask my wolf in my mind.
Tabitha's POV I secretly returned to Seattle with Kyrian. Kyrian thought I took him to another place to play. He hugged me and laughed happily in my arms. In the winter of Seattle, the sky was always gray, and occasionally falling snowflakes added a touch of tranquility and mystery to this city. I brought him to a park in the city center. Although the cold winter kept people staying in their warm homes, there were still some brave citizens and playful children playing in the snow there. I held Kyrian in my arms, his little hand tightly gripping my collar, his eyes shining with curiosity and excitement. We strolled along the snow-covered path, the snow under our feet crunching, adding a touch of liveliness to the quiet winter day. I found a pine tree covered in snow and gently shook its branches. Snowflakes fell like white feathers, landing on Kyrian's head and shoulders. He exclaimed with joy and reached out his little hand to catch those
Derek's POV I looked at Rolf, hoping he'd bring me some good news. But he avoided my gaze, looking awkward. My heart sank. He said, "Alpha Derek, the Omega in charge of procurement found Kyrian near the park all by himself. No sign of Tabitha." Bring that Omega to me," I said, frowning. Soon, the Omega arrived at the packhouse. "Please walk us through what happened," Alvin piped up, his tone gentle. The Omega quickly recounted how she found Kyrian. "So, you didn't see anyone else besides Kyrian?" I couldn't help but ask. "No, when we found him, he was bawling his eyes out, with a helium balloon in his hand. Oh, and he kept calling Mommy." Mommy? Kyrian never called Daphne Mommy, so he must've been calling for Tabitha. Just then, Alvin also stepped forward and whispered in my ear, "Alpha Derek, I asked around. And it was Ms. Hartley who brought Kyrian back. She deliberately left him where our pack's Omega would find him
Derek's POV Standing by the street, I was gearing up to hit the mall myself to look for Tabitha. Just then, Alvin mind-linked me, all urgent-like. "Alpha Derek, we have a lead on Tabitha." His voice rang in my mind, sounding rushed. "Spill it! What is it?" I asked promptly. "One of our guys tailing Tabitha snapped her heading into a shopping mall. And a strange guy was with her," Alvin answered. "Lock down all the mall exits," I ordered immediately. "We've already combed the whole mall, but there's no sign of her. She should've left," Alvin cautiously replied. Angry, I cut the mind-link without answering him. It took me a while to calm myself down. Then, I mind-linked Alvin again. "Send me all the footage." I checked every video, trying to keep my cool, and finally, in one of the videos, I spotted her silhouette at an intersection. Even though her face wasn't captured, I knew it was her, along with a man walking closely beside h
Tabitha's POVThe speedboat was going fast. Sitting on the speedboat, I looked up at the receding shore.I could no longer see Derek's expression clearly, yet somehow, I felt he was smiling.The way he looked at me made me feel that he was a viper, and I was his prey.The thought of that gave me goosebumps all over, and those days being controlled by his sick obsession came back to me.His words kept haunting me. After the speedboat had gone a long way, I still felt deadly cold.I sat motionless, feeling that my soul had been drained.Lucian squatted in front of me and handed me a bottle of milk. I took it, and it was still warm. Guessed it was the temperature of his palm."I can take you back if you're scared," he said.I took a sip. The sweet milk dispelled the gloominess overwhelming me."I don't wanna go back," I said, clutching the bottle. "He'll lock me up in the room forever."Frowning, Lucian looked puzzled."He's a
Third person's POVPhoebe was gagged, and she stared at Derek with wide eyes.Obviously, she found it hard to believe. After all, she was an elder!"Phoebe!" Ambrose quickly pulled the towel out of her mouth.Phoebe instinctively was about to continue crying, yet Derek's cold gaze silenced her at once. She then pointed at Zander on the ground and said, "Save Zander first."Ambrose knew that it
Third person's POVTabitha was already suffering from excruciating pain. And then she was aggravated and verbally insulted by Zander, which made her so pissed off.Derek's hug made her feel like an abandoned puppy finally seeing its owner.She reached out and hugged him, saying, feeling utterly aggrieved, "Finally, you're back."Derek gently caressed her face. Though she had makeup on her face, he could tell at a glance that something was off with her expression.
Third person's POVAt that moment, a group of people clad in suits and polished leather shoes made a sudden appearance at the entrance, swiftly drawing the crowd's gaze.Rolf and Alvin had noticeable cuts on their faces, but they stood behind Derek with solemn expressions and respectful attitudes.Derek stood tall and imposing, a fresh scar marring his brow, yet it did nothing to soften his icy demeanor. His commanding presence was as intense as a force of nature, crashing over like a tidal wave.
Third person's POVZander never expected that someone would actually record this scene and expose it without any regard for the prestige of the Greenwood family.Orson's recording ripped off his fig leaf right on the spot.The dreams of all the hopeful young ladies present were shattered. This seemingly virtuous man turned out to be such a beast behind the scenes.Andrea couldn't hold back anymore. Her short temper flared up instantly.
Third person's POV"Dad, there are so many people around. Don't make a scene, or we'll be a laughing stock."Zander chimed in at the right moment, "Grandpa, since you don't seem to like me much, my mom and I won't stay here to be a nuisance. Just hope you won't regret this later. Mom, let's go."This statement was obviously a threat.Ambrose grabbed both of their hands. "Today, as long as I'm here, I won't let you leave. Dad, the whole thing started because of her. Is it rea
Third person's POVZander's words made even the eloquent Ambrose turn to look at him. "What did you say?""Dad, Derek was caught in the explosion, and there's been no sign of him since. It's highly likely that he's passed away," Zander said, delivering the harsh truth in the gentlest tone possible.Everyone present was stunned. Although Derek had been based in Seattle for years, his status and position were unquestionable.If he were dead now, wouldn't all the family fortune
Third person's POVPhoebe was crying so hard she could barely catch her breath. Between sobs, she said, "Ambrose, I thought that once you divorced, if I raised Zander well and managed the household, your father would eventually see my sincerity. But after all these years, we're still outsiders. Let's just go. We're not welcome here."Ambrose was brimming with anger at Phoebe's instigation, even though Andrea hadn't said anything yet.As he helped Zander up, he blurted out, "Why are you leaving? If anyone should be leaving, it's them!"
Third person's POVThe dinner party was going pretty smoothly, but now the atmosphere had suddenly gotten tense.Tabitha was cramping so badly that she couldn't even speak.Her face was as pale as a sheet, and her body slightly trembled. She tightly clutched her stomach with one hand, trying to ease the excruciating pain.Andrea was sitting on the sidelines, planning to enjoy the spectacle, since she didn't have much fondness for Phoebe and Zander.
Tabitha's POVUpon hearing this familiar voice, I instinctively furrowed my brow.It was Zander again.I lifted my head and looked at him with annoyance. "What?"This guy was wearing a white suit today, and coupled with his handsome appearance, he appeared to be a charming gentleman in the eyes of others.But only I knew that beneath his seemingly glamorous appearance, there was a malicious he