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Chapter 12

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2024-05-09 10:06:20
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
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