Chapter 14

　　Derek's POV 　　Kyrian's disappearance almost drove me insane, so I had to tell Tabitha to put off the rejection ceremony. 　　Watching her lose control in anger, I had to release the Alpha aura to calm her down. 　　Holding her, I suddenly realized she'd lost a lot of weight. What had I done to the mate I used to love wholeheartedly? Was this really what I wanted? 　　But then, the image of Elena's cold, lifeless body popped up in my mind. 　　My guilt immediately vanished, and I resolutely pushed Tabitha away. 　　Hearing her talk about splitting up, all disappointed, Leo wailed with pain inside me again. 　　But Kyrian's missing got me too wrapped up to dwell on that agony. 　　After Tabitha disappeared from my sight, I headed toward the car, instructing, "Alvin, let's go!" 　　Going a few miles, I finally couldn't put up with Alvin's slow driving, so I told Rolf to take his place. Finally, we arrived at 32 Seaside Avenue after half an hour. 　　I barged in, and before I could say anything, Daphne ru