Chapter 868

　　This was exactly how he used to trample on her. It was the heaviest curse in the laws of the pack: karma. 　　Tabitha leaned across the table, her cold fingertips tracing his jawline with playful indifference. "Derek, while I still have a shred of primal attraction to your body, you'd better start playing by my rules." 　　She was like a beautiful venomous snake lurking in the dark, slowly coiling around him. She whispered into his ear, her breath cold, "Otherwise, I can cut this absurd connection whenever I feel like it. Do you follow me?" 　　Derek had no comeback. Once you become the desperate, weaker side in the game of emotions, you lose all leverage—and your dignity. Yet, this total imbalance was a punishment he accepted gladly. 　　A helpless, bitter smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "But Tabitha, I didn't come here tonight for my own desires. I'm here to ask for a favor." 　　Tabitha pulled back and sat down lazily, propping her chin on her hand. Her gaze was mocking. "What kind