Chapter 738

　　Third person's POV 　　Derek's brow furrowed, a shadow of worry crossing his face. "Tabitha, things aren't as simple as you think." 　　There were things he couldn't explain to her, not fully. 　　"It's too late to back out now. The only way I can protect you and the children is by climbing higher, reaching further." 　　Tabitha didn't fully understand the intricacies of his world, but she sensed that Derek's family wasn't just some wealthy dynasty. 　　"But you know how dangerous this path is. How can you bear to put our child in harm's way?" 　　"Tabitha, I don't have a choice. Kyrian has potential. He's the eldest, born into the Black Thorn Pack. I can't raise him like some sheltered heir. He has a responsibility to protect this family. If not him, then Helios. I won't have children with anyone else." 　　Tabitha's heart ached. Both boys were her flesh and blood. She'd already missed so much of their lives. 　　"Is there really no other way?" 　　"He's a man. He has to protect his family." 　　Tabith