Chapter 283

　　Tabitha's POV 　　As the silence stretched, even the air around us felt like it was frozen solid. 　　Derek suddenly asked in a hoarse voice, "Tabitha, what if I told you I never betrayed you? What would you think?" 　　"Never betrayed me?" I scoffed, my eyes filled with doubts and distrust. "Then what about Kyrian? He's like a mini version of you. You wanna claim he's just some mud doll Daphne made based on your looks?" 　　Actually, he's..." 　　Just as he was about to spill some explanation, an exclusive ringtone cut him off. The one that belonged to Daphne. 　　It used to be the most terrifying sound to me, for whenever it rang, Derek would drop everything and rush to that bitch. 　　I shot him a look full of sarcasm. "Why aren't you answering? What are you worried about? I'm no longer your Luna now. I don't give a damn if you wanna pick it up." 　　Derek dismissed the call and once again held my hand, saying earnestly, "Tabitha, listen, this is important. I kept it a secret from you because..."