Chapter 794

　　Derek jolted awake after an hour of sleep. 　　In a daze, sensing someone beside him, he instinctively pulled them into his arms, exclaiming, "Tabitha, you came for me." 　　Alvin sighed, "Alpha Derek, it's me." 　　Derek fumbled blindly in the air, urgency lacing his voice, "Where's Tabitha? Where did she go?" 　　"You were dreaming again," Alvin explained patiently. 　　"A dream?" Derek frowned, confusion washing over him. 　　But why did the dream feel so real? So real that he could almost feel the give of Tabitha's skin, recall the touch of her body, and even remember the warmth of her flesh. Her voice still seemed to linger in his ears. 　　"Tabitha's probably miles away. She couldn't be here," Alvin added. 　　Derek's heart sank, the joy from moments ago replaced by emptiness. It felt as though he'd found his most precious treasure, only to realize it was just a dream. 　　He bowed his head, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. "Right, how could I really see her?" 　　A cool voice cut through the s