Chapter 835

　　Derek glanced down at the view within Tabitha's shirt. 　　This pose was incredibly inviting. 　　His Adam's apple bobbed. "I want to kiss you. May I?" he asked, his gaze intense. 　　Tabitha was taken aback. 　　Derek had always been bold and direct, taking what he wanted. This sudden politeness threw her. 　　"I'm hungry," she said, turning him down. 　　Derek let out a soft sigh. He didn't push her. Instead, he patted her head gently. 　　"Eat up then," he said, before returning to his makeshift bed. 　　As Tabitha chewed on the wild boar meat, she touched her face—it was hot and red. Must be the cave's warmth, she thought. 　　Looking at Derek's muscular back, she admitted to herself that no one could truly dislike such a man. 　　Last night's passionate encounter had ignited something in her. 　　Setting aside feelings of resentment, being with Derek was undeniably exhilarating. 　　Yet, humans were defined by emotions. The past weighed heavily on Tabitha, creating a constant sense of guilt. 　　Each int