LOGINDerek's POV
The next second, the scene cut to a stunning view. Above the clear blue sea, seagulls were hovering. Everything seemed so peaceful.Well, except for those two women hanging by ropes.Daphne was in an expensive gown. Even though she was blindfolded, I could see tears streaming down her face. Obviously, she was freaked out.Next to her was Tabitha. She was blindfolded, too, only revealing her delicate chin and pale lips.Leo began to roar in my head.ThMisha sucked in a sharp breath and instinctively gripped the hem of her shirt. "Mom, don't scare me. She can't be an infiltrator planted inside our pack, can she?""I can't say for sure."Bonnie shook her head, her brow furrowing even deeper. "But right now, there's definitely something off about her identity. She's hidden her background awfully well.""Then what should we do?"Misha's voice carried a note of panic. "Could she be after Dad?""Hard to say."Bonnie stood and paced the room. "If she wanted your father dead, she had plenty of chances. She wouldn't have saved him twice. She's after something else.""Then we have to expose her in front of everyone!" Misha shot to her feet.Bonnie stopped and turned to face her, her expression serious. "Listen to me. Your father trusts her completely right now. He's even let her come and go around the Alpha's villa freely. Don't say a word for now. We can't risk tipping her off."
Algernon frowned, digging through the depths of his memory for a long moment before finally shaking his head. "Eastfort Road... It doesn't ring a bell. That was ages ago. How could I still remember something like that?"The tiny spark of hope in Tabitha's eyes flickered out.Had she really been reading too much into it?But the woman in that painting was definitely Shana.Algernon set down his coffee cup, his calm gaze landing on her face. "You're acting strangely today. If there's something you want to ask, just say it. You've saved my life twice. I owe you more than I could ever repay. Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you."Tabitha steeled herself.Even if Shana had once been his enemy, there was no harm in asking.And if he really did know her, she might finally get the answers she'd been searching for."Lycan Algernon, here's the case. Earlier today, while I was having coffee, I accidentally came across a—"
On a snowy day, there was nothing better than brewing a cup of coffee and lighting a scented candle.The media room was pleasantly warm, the heater running at full blast. Wisps of white steam curled from the kettle's spout, filling the room with warmth. Curled up on the sofa, Tabitha felt as though the cozy atmosphere had melted the tension from her bones. After an exhausting day, she finally got to relax.There were no confidential documents in the media room—only an impressive collection of premium coffee beans.Knowing how much she loved coffee, Algernon had told her long ago that she was free to help herself whenever she liked.Lost in thought, Tabitha noticed from the corner of her eye that the scented candle was about to burn out. She rose to fetch a new one from the cabinet.She pulled open a drawer. Instead of candles, several rolled-up paintings lay neatly inside. She accidentally knocked one out, and the scroll hit the floor with a soft, dull thud.She quickly knelt down to
Tabitha couldn't help but roll her eyes.Derek's childish behavior made her both angry and amused—he might as well have written "Tabitha is mine" on his forehead in bold letters.The once domineering and cold alpha now looked no different from a three-year-old child."Let me correct you," Cyrus spoke slowly. "She's your ex-mate."Tabitha's eyes widened slightly.If Derek was acting like a kid, then Cyrus wasn't much better. What was wrong with these two today?Derek scoffed, raising his chin dismissively. "Even if she's my ex, she was mine once. Unlike some people who never even had a chance."He paused and then added, "Besides, we have a few adorable kids—do you know how adorable my daughter is?"Was he really showing off now?Tabitha pressed a hand to her forehead, speechless.Cyrus responded unhurriedly, his tone carrying a faint hint of sarcasm. "It's impressive your kids ended up with green eyes."
Tabitha gripped her sleeve tightly, knowing that any further denial would be pointless.She had hidden for so long and considered every possible outcome, but she never imagined her identity would be exposed like this.She took a deep breath. "Mr. Holmes, I can explain."Cyrus suddenly slammed his fist onto the dressing table, the wood letting out a dull, heavy thud.Tabitha's body trembled uncontrollably."So you never lost your memory at all?" His voice was ground out through his teeth.Tabitha closed her eyes briefly, and when she opened them again, she'd regained her composure. "No.""The child Misha saw—is Derek's daughter?""Yes.""You and Derek—"Tabitha licked her dry lips. "Our relationship is very complicated."Even as she said it, she knew she was avoiding the real answer. She couldn't exactly say, "Derek became my ex-mate with benefits." That would sound ridiculous."So you&mda
The maritime museum displayed treasures from various countries and eras, and it was rarely open to the public. This was Tabitha's first time stepping into such a place, and her eyes could hardly take it all in.Without realizing it, she fell behind the crowd, slowing her pace and pausing in front of each antique to examine them closely.What she found most captivating was a jade sculpture, pure white, radiating a gentle luster under the lights. Its texture was flawless, as if it had been carved from a single, perfect piece of jade.But when she saw the face of the jade sculpture clearly, her heart suddenly clenched.That face—it looked so much like her own.She stood frozen, staring at the jade sculpture for quite a while. It was an antique from ancient times; it had to be a coincidence.She snapped back to reality and looked up, only to realize that everyone else had already moved ahead.Tabitha quickened her pace in her high h
Andrea's POVDerek's gaze became sharper. "What else do you know?"I looked at him and said earnestly, "Given your reaction, it seems I've hit the nail on the head. I didn't mean anything by it. I was just purely to see you this time. But I have to tell you something. Our family has many flaws, such a
Derek's POVI came to my grandfather Elliott's yard and found him holding Tabitha and saying something."Grandpa, what are you talking about?" I approached.Tabitha looked surprised and said, "So, you are Alpha Elliott."Tabitha continued to explain, "Alpha Elliott, please wake up. I am Tabitha, not Sha
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Tabitha's POVI had already prepared for the worst. Anyway, I was just here to say hello. If she didn't like me, then I would just turn around and leave.However, before Andrea could speak, a familiar voice rang out first. "Mrs. Greenwood, has Derek returned?"A familiar figure app







