Chapter 12

　　Tabitha's POV 　　The hottie kissing my hand all of a sudden really freaked me out. And that was when I realized, even though I had given up on Derek, I still couldn't stand other guys getting close to me. 　　Having no vibes to chill at the club, I bailed out with Gloria. 　　Then we decided to take a walk in the park, flashing back to those good old days when we were kids. 　　The cool night breeze was like a balm for all the drama. 　　Suddenly, my phone rang. It was Alvin. 　　"Good evening, Luna Tabitha. Alpha Derek asked me to inform you that the reject ceremony's set for tomorrow morning at the Council of Elders," came Alvin's apologetic voice. 　　I pause my tracks a sec before answering, "Got it. Thanks." 　　"What's wrong?" Gloria asked with concern when she saw me hang up the phone. 　　I shook my head and smiled, saying, "Tomorrow I'll be free." 　　Gloria didn't tease me this time. She just gave me a hug and offered, "Come stay at my place tonight." 　　I nodded, planting a kiss on her cheek.