Mag-log inDerek's POV
Noticing that she had barely touched the abundant seafood on the table, I felt deeply unsettled.I didn't bring Tabitha to the island merely to confine her.Currently, I hadn't found who was behind it all, making Seattle a persistent threat to her safety.I'd also heard that Holly hadn't received any treatment yet.Her parents had passed away years ago, leaving Tabitha as her only remaining family.She needed blood from family members for her medicalBehind her, the faint rustle of fabric signaled that the pair had taken their seats.Tabitha didn't need to turn around to feel her spine instinctively lock up. The sheer weight of the gaze landing on the back of her neck carried a suffocating, physical pressure.It felt exactly like a loaded shotgun pressed against the back of her head, making her track every single breath just to keep her composure.Her Lycan instincts, hardwired to detect a high-tier predator, were flashing red at maximum capacity.Fortunately, Austin was a man of few words by nature. Thanks to his silence, Tabitha managed to fake a calm exterior, though her fingertips dug deep into the velvet cushion of her seat, leaving heavy creases."Mr. Holmes, how long are you planning to stay in Seattle this time?" the female voice behind her cooed, her tone soft and melodic.Cyrus's voice cut in, ice-cold and sharp as a frosted blade. "When enjoying a movement, keep your mouth shu
A thick layer of silver-white snow dusted her shoulders and hair. She stood with her head tilted back, her eyes clear and focused—so caught up in the view she didn't even notice him step up beside her."What are you looking at?"Tabitha gave a slight start, like a startled deer. When she turned around, a lingering brightness still shone in her eyes. "I just saw a little squirrel."Austin had never seen eyes that clean and transparent on any woman.It was as if two completely opposite souls lived inside her at the same time—one minute she was as pure as a defenseless young animal, and the next she was as seductive and deadly as a poisoned rose."So you've just been standing out here in the freezing snow this whole time?" he asked, a trace of helpless affection slipping into his voice before he could even catch himself.Tabitha's lips curved into a bright, easy smile. "Don't you think running into a little creature like that in a c
A sickly but breathtaking smile bloomed across Daphne's pale face, her eyes filled with a manic hope for the future. "Grandfather... do you think that once my legs are completely healed, and I become the most stunning she-wolf on the West Coast... Derek will finally turn around and notice me?"Tabitha's hands didn't pause for a split second. Her needles were still clean, quick, and surgically precise.She just marvelled in her head—the hold this Alpha had on women was honestly ridiculous.It was one thing for Misha to be completely obsessed with him, but Daphne had literally looked death in the eye and still had nothing but marrying Derek on her mind.Alpha Elliott gently stroked his granddaughter's hair, his tone turning heavy with a warning. "Daphne, the Amber Eye Pack is going to be relying on the Black Thorns for protection from now on. Things aren't like they used to be. You absolutely cannot push Alpha Derek's boundaries ever again."A flash of darkness crossed Daphne's eyes, bu
"Thank you for the offer, Mr. Holmes, but don't trouble yourself. I can manage a cab on my own." Before she even finished speaking, Tabitha pulled the door open without a second thought.In an instant, a freezing gust of wind whipped into the car, sending flakes of snow swirling and blowing her long hair across her face.Just as she was about to step out into the storm, Cyrus spoke up again. His voice sounded tight, fighting against the howl of the wind. "I heard... your daughter is almost three. You've been drifting on your own with amnesia for years. Have you never thought about... finding a partner to look after the two of you?"He had spent way too long in the military and had absolutely zero game.The attempt at testing the waters was so blunt it lacked any sort of tact—it was just stiff and awkward.Tabitha froze.Derek's petty, veiled warning from a few days ago flashed through her mind.At the time, she had brushed it off as the jealous rambling of a controlling Alpha.But rig
Listening to the old man's breathing steady out, Tabitha slowly stopped her massaging.She looked down at Algernon lying there, completely defenseless, and felt a tiny jolt in her chest. It hit her all at once—Algernon had developed an almost instinctive trust and reliance on her.If she actually were the assassin behind the scenes, or if she wanted to strike right now, she could take this Lycan's life without anyone ever knowing.But she didn't move. She had zero reason to hurt him.Tabitha pushed the complicated thoughts from her mind, grabbed a wool blanket to carefully cover him up, and quietly stepped out of the room.At the door, she explicitly gave the omega guards a cold order: no one was to go in and disturb his rest.She threw on a wind-resistant black wool coat and hurried out of the main estate.The Holmes' private ride was already
By the time the wild storm finally cleared, Tabitha felt completely wrecked. Forget getting out of bed—she could barely lift a finger without her bones feeling like they were snapping."Lycan Algernon is going to be stuck dealing with those old Rios foxes all day," Derek said, his voice husky and mesmerizing as his massive frame pressed down over her again. "Which is perfect. You can stay right here and focus on me."Tabitha panted, resting limply against his chest, which felt as solid as a shield. Her body was soft and trembling, still coming down from the waves of intense pleasure that had just hit her over and over.She used what little strength she had left to poke his hard chest, muttering irritably, "I remember you used to be so controlled. Back in the pack, you were famous for being this cold, abstinent Alpha. Since when did you become so completely insatiable?"Back t
Tabitha's POVDerek said, "I see. I won't hurt him, I promise. And I'll have my men looking for John. I'm sure he's fine for now. Don't worry."I nodded, and he gently stroked my cheek."Tabitha, believe it or not, I never wanted us to end up like this. From now on, I won't hurt yo
Tabitha's POVSitting in the helicopter, I heard nothing except for the rotor roar outside the window. The cabin was dead quiet.Perhaps feeling uneasy because of the silence, Mark finally spoke up, "I don't get it. Blood ritual is one of the traditions of us werewolves. We have strong
Tabitha's POV"Tabitha, the afternoon tea's ready. Are you dining here or somewhere else?" asked the Omega."Here.""Sure. Just a sec. It'll be ready right away."The afternoon tea was a selection of snacks and juices from various countries, and I felt that I was staying in a
Tabitha's POVIt was getting late at night, but I didn't feel sleepy at all.After staring at the ceiling for a while, I got up, looking out the window to enjoy the night view.Tucker was sprawling lazily under the cherry tree, stretching out and pawing the ground.The cherry blossoms rained down like g







