Tabitha's POV
Derek stopped right in front of me, reaching out his hand, whispering, "Come on, be a good girl and follow me."
He sounded so gentle like he was trying to calm a child, but it sent chills down my spine.
Even Joanna sensed that something was wrong and instinctively stood in front of me.
"Alpha Derek, Ms. Hartley has finished her check-up. Let me take her back," she said.
Derek finally shifted his gaze from my face to Joanna's, snapping, "f**k off."
Obviously, he was pissed. I didn't want to drag Joanna into this mess, so I shook my head at her.
"Just wait for me at the entrance. I need to talk to him."
She looked between me and Derek and then waved her hand before leaving.
Now that just the two of us remained in the hallway, I hurriedly spoke up, "Derek, let's talk ab
