Chapter 869

　　Derek grabbed his ice-cold coat and stepped out into the storm. 　　Tabitha stood under the porch, watching his silhouette fade into the blinding white. 　　He looked lonelier than she'd ever seen him. Where was the arrogant Black Thorn Alpha now? 　　Suddenly, a memory from years ago flashed in her mind. She saw herself in those freezing, dark waters, and felt a pair of strong arms pulling her to the surface. She could almost hear his deep voice in her ear, "Don't be scared. I've got you." 　　That single moment of rescue had turned into a destiny she couldn't escape. 　　"Hey, Derek." 　　Derek froze. He spun around instantly. 　　Tabitha was leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, a wicked, confident smirk on her face. "I'll drop the custody thing for Kyrian—for now. But don't expect me to be cheap about the rest of my fee." 　　She never really intended to burn everything down with him. She just wanted to see if this man would sell out his own flesh and blood for his career. 　　Fortunately,