Chapter 882

　　In the days that followed, Tabitha became Algernon's private doctor. With a solid endorsement from Alban and Osbert, backed by Derek's formidable reputation, the Lycan family treated her with a level of trust that was almost unsettling. 　　However, a nagging question tugged at the back of Tabitha's mind. Every so often, Algernon would catch her gaze and simply... stare. It wasn't a predatory look, but something deep and distant, as if he were peering through her pupils to find someone else entirely. 　　"Lycan Algernon, it's time for your meal," Tabitha said, stepping into the sun-drenched recovery suite. The air was thick with the earthy, bittersweet aroma of her herbal broth. 　　Algernon was talking to Cyrus about the pack's patrol routes. Bonnie stood nearby, watching them with a quiet intensity. Bonnie was his second mate, so Cyrus and Michelle were still relatively young. 　　As Algernon's strength returned, Cyrus's gratitude toward Tabitha became impossible to ignore. The tension tha