Chapter 54

　　Derek's POV 　　As the hammer went down, the bidding for Hope Ranch came to an end. I got the ranch, but the joy of victory didn't last in my heart. 　　My gaze followed Tabitha, her figure appearing lonely and desolate. 　　Her sad look made me heartbroken. 　　Although our mate bond had been severed, I could somehow sense her pain. 　　Standing in the venue, I wanted to walk towards her out of impulse. 　　My wolf Leo growled in my mind, telling me that Tabitha's pain had much to do with me. 　　"What did you feel?" I talked to my wolf in my mind. 　　"I can feel her pain. Go over to her. I need to know if she's our second chance mate." Leo's voice was deep and powerful, his words direct and honest. 　　I furrowed my brow. "We lost her. She's no longer our mate. And I don't think there's a chance she's our second chance mate." 　　"I need to confirm that!" Leo roared out his displeasure. 　　I couldn't ignore Leo. 　　So I went to chase after Tabitha immediately. When I got to the Council of Elders, I fou