Bella's POVMy eyes fluttered open and I found myself on my bed back at home. For a brief second, I panicked as I thought it must have been a dream —a horrible dream.But just as I sat up, the memories of my pain returned to my head. Darius had broken me and I lost myself.My heart weighed a hundred
Her eyes immediately snapped up to my face and I saw the way her face pinched into a frown."That disgrace of a daughter left!" She hissed.My confusion only added as I couldn't comprehend what she meant. Why would Talia leave? She was happy when Liam had chosen her as his mate in front of everyone—
Bella's POV"I am not the same Bella that walked away from her Mother. I will not be used." I spat out.Panic flashed in her eyes and she got up from the bed like her ass had been pricked with a sharp pin."Bella!""Yes, mother! I am not going to let you use me anymore. If Liam wants me, he would ha
But I could see the dress underneath. Even with the dim light in the bar, I could make out that it was a bright-colored dress.A small prick came to me as it reminded me of Miranda and Darius's castle. I wondered what Shana would be doing now. Would she miss me? Would Darius even care...I shook my
Bella's POVThe strange bartender was still at the back of my mind and her advice remained strong as I made my way back home. I wondered where she had come from since no one seemed to know her in the bar.I shrugged my shoulders and walked on. The goddess must have sent her to me to help make the p
Next, I went to her school books. I ran through them and found nothing worthwhile."Come on Talia, where are you..." I mumbled as my eyes roamed the chaotic room.All of her drawers had nothing in them. She couldn't have left without a sigh . She must have planned for this. Talia wasn't stupid.My e
Darius's POV"Move the festival till next two weeks. The preparations should be ready by then," I said as I went through the papers on my table.When I didn't hear any response from Peter, I looked up and saw the sad look in his eyes."What has gotten into you now?" I growled as I slapped the paper
I stopped pacing and narrowed my eyes at her.I had always wondered why no one came to strike a bargain for her freedom. I didn't keep the news of her kidnapping a secret. In fact, if I did, the ball I held for Arnold's alliance pretty much put her in the spotlight.If anyone had made an effort to f