Chapter 827

　　Derek, who had been prepared to let her go, caught a glint of ruthlessness in his eye at Tabitha's words, "But Tabitha, I never intended to let you go." 　　This time, without a moment's hesitation, he took her. 　　Tabitha shook her head, pleading, "You can't, Derek, you can't..." 　　Derek's smile was cold and resolute. "Our bond isn't so easily severed. If it breaks, I'll just mend it." 　　As he straightened his back, Tabitha nearly cried out. 　　Derek kissed her skin with a mix of cruelty and tenderness. "I said it before—I'll never let go unless I die. Be good, control your voice, or I'll have to take responsibility if someone hears," he murmured. 　　Tabitha pounded his chest in desperation. "Bastard... ah..." 　　The couple nearby, after nearly two hours of entanglement, had finally fallen silent, rustling as they dressed. 　　"I thought I heard something. Did you?" the woman's hoarse voice asked. 　　Tabitha, terrified at being discovered, clutched Derek's arm with a pleading gaze. 　　Derek w