Chapter 48

　　Tabitha's POV 　　Facing Derek's probing, I cringed with embarrassment. 　　Begging him for help was the last thing I wanted to do, yet Dad's life was hanging by a thread. I had no choice but to swallow my pride. 　　So I bowed even deeper, my voice soaked in humility as I pleaded, "Sorry for my arrogance. I'm begging you, please tell me where to find Matthew." 　　Derek lounged back and asked coldly with a raised brow, "Why should I?" 　　Biting my lip, I murmured, "I'll do anything, please." 　　A sardonic smile curved his lips. 　　Then I watched as he gestured for a nearby Omega from the Black Thorn Pack. 　　Noticing his action, the Omega immediately walked up to him and bowed respectfully, asking, "Alpha Derek, what can I do for you?" 　　"You're done for the day. Now pack up and go back to the pack," he ordered. 　　The Omega nodded and left the grove. 　　When I was gazing at her receding figure, I heard Derek commanding, "Didn't you say you'd do anything? Well, now So, we're short an Omega to ser