Chapter 39

　　Derek's POV 　　What the hell? Tabitha collapsed right in front of me. 　　Never in my life had I felt so terrified. 　　In my memory, Tabitha'd always been a strong werewolf. She'd got Alpha blood, killer combat skills, and a sharp brain. 　　That was why I was stoked about her being my Luna. 　　I thought getting drenched would give her a little sniffle at worst. I never imagined that she would pass out. 　　Noticing my tie hanging around her body, I immediately released her. Then her limp body fell, her cold, cutting words echoing. 　　How could she hurt herself this badly just trying to break free from a tie? She used to whine for hours over a tiny needle prick. 　　I scooped her up, fixing my gaze on her face. She looked as white as a sheet. With long hair stuck to her cheeks, she was like a lifeless doll, fragile and delicate. 　　Panic seized me. I couldn't help wondering, 'What the hell happened?' 　　She used to be tough enough for winter swims. How could a bit of water make her this weak? 　　"T