Tabitha's POV I opened my mouth and wanted to tell Kyrian he was wrong. But then I decided not to. After all, he was just a kid, and the complexities of emotions and identity were simply too much for him to understand. Besides, I just wanted to see him grow up safe and happy. I wanted nothing else. Soon, Kyrian closed his eyes, rested his head in my arms, and fell into a deep sleep while snoring. I could even see bright saliva on the corner of his mouth. I reached out, gently wiped his drool, and looked at him tenderly. I couldn't help but wonder if my baby would look like Kyrian. After all, they were both Derek's children. "Tabitha." Derek's voice rang out in the quiet night, sounding a bit hoarse and deep, breaking the peace. My face turned cold as I remained silent, waiting for