Chapter 961

　　Memories of Daphne and Misha flashed through Tabitha's mind—specifically that arrogant, condescending way they used to carry themselves. 　　The only reason they could act so recklessly was that they had the protection and unconditional love of their packs and families. 　　No matter what ridiculous stunts they pulled, their families were always ready to clean up their messes and shield them from the consequences. 　　She, on the other hand, had been desolate and helpless, with no one to rely on. 　　But not anymore. Today, she'd finally found her own family, and she had an entire pack standing firmly behind her now. 　　*** 　　As night fell, moonlight spilled across the swirling snow. 　　Cyrus escorted Tabitha back to the guest room. 　　He stood outside the door, looking like he wanted to say something but couldn't quite get the words out. Thick snowflakes drifted down behind him, dusting his cloak with a fine layer of frost. 　　Tabitha stopped in her tracks and asked softly, "Is there something