Chapter 247

　　Tabitha's POV 　　I was already seriously ill, and the bullet put me in a more severe condition. My high fever lasted the whole night. 　　I felt like I was drowning in the vast ocean, struggling to stay afloat, mumbling to myself in a blur. 　　"Mom, I'm so cold. Please don't leave me. 　　"Don't leave me behind, my pup! Take me with you. 　　"It hurts like hell to live in this world. 　　"Ouch..." 　　My wolf instinctively wanted to take over so as to alleviate my pain, but we were too weak that we could barely muster that strength. 　　Sometimes, when I was conscious, I caught Jasper looking at me with red eyes, worry written all over his face. 　　"Tabitha, I'll keep you safe, I swear," he whispered, his voice filled with determination. 　　After being in a coma for a whole day, I finally came around. 　　My wrist had been bandaged, white gauze wrapping tight around it. Yet it couldn't prevent pain from the slightest movements. 　　It wasn't a nightmare. Derek did shoot me. 　　"Tabitha, you woke up," exc