Chapter 255

　　Derek's POV 　　Facing Tabitha's disgust and resistance, I held her tight, not wanting to let go. 　　"Tabitha, can we be mates again? Let me mark you, okay?" I asked, my voice tinged with desperation. 　　"The fuck you just said? Why the hell would I let you mark me? Just seeing you makes me feel sick," Tabitha shot back, her response sharp and straight to the point. 　　I knew she probably thought I was insane, but I just couldn't help it. 　　She added, "Oh, I get it. Now that Daphne's paralyzed, so you don't want her anymore, huh? You truly disgust me." 　　Her accusation felt like a knife, piercing my heart. 　　I knew I had to be honest with her now. 　　The misunderstanding between us was too deep, and I didn't want to lose her again. 　　I wanted to spill the truth, hoping it would win her back. 　　So I furrowed my brows, replying, "It's not like that. About Daphne's matter, I can explain. She's actually..." 　　However, before I could finish speaking, an Omega's voice sounded outside the room. "