Chapter 300

• Third Person's POV
• The would-be bride of the engagement ceremony Bella froze, her amber eyes widening in disbelief as she saw the figure inside the dimly lit room. "Derek?!" she gasped, heart leaping as she rushed forward. Trembling, she crouched beside Derek Sanchez, her hands brushing against his fur-warmed skin.
• She could feel the subtle tremors running through him, the restrained urge to lean closer, to seek the comfort only she could offer. A sinking weight settled in her chest.