Bella's POV"I just want to see someone, don't shoot please," I mumbled and he responded with a groan.With his gun still on my neck, he led me to the dark side of the house and then to an entry at the back.The door creaked open, revealing Essie's tear-streaked face. Her eyes widened as she took in the sight of me holding Cayden."Bella!" she exclaimed, rushing forward to envelop me in a tight hug. "I can't believe you're here! I can't believe you're alive!"."I know, I know,” I whispered back, unable to stop the tears from flowing. "How are you," I stammered, feeling a lump forming in my throat as I wiped her tears and her gaze fell on the baby on my chest. "Vayden."Essie pulled away, wiping away her tears with a smile. "Oh, sweetheart, he's adorable!" She cooed at Cayden, who seemed to enjoy the attention. "Come in, come in. We have so much to catch up on."As we stepped into Essie's home, the atmosphere shifted from tension to warmth. The cozy living room was adorned, unlike the
Bella's POV The night air felt cool against my skin as Max drove us back to the mansion, the anticipation of what was to come lingering in the air. I couldn't shake the curiosity gnawing at me, and as the grand entrance of the mansion loomed before us, Max's eyes met mine. "I think you should go in and get changed, Isabelle. Something is about to happen," Max said, his tone filled with mystery. "What is it? Can't you at least give me a hint?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me. Max just shook his head. "Even though I don't know the full details, one thing is, we'll find out soon enough." I nodded, my mind buzzing with questions, and entered the mansion. The familiar grandeur of the place welcomed me, but tonight held an unusual energy. I made my way to my room, the anticipation growing with each step. After freshening up, I descended the staircase to find everyone tense and standing. The only people missing were Tyler and Peron. "What's going on?" I asked Rosa who w
Peron's POVHearing Isabelle answer my parents that her parents are dead made me growl silently and to make it worse, I received a text from her saying Isabelle lied and her parents were actually alive and they weren't even rogues.“She lied to us?” My wolf asked and I unknowingly zoned off, the only sound filling my ears being my breathing sounds.“Remember she said she had an accident and didn't know. Maybe it's true and this is my chance to keep her by my side!” I beamed.“If we can prove to you that Isabelle comes from a reputable family and pack, will you cancel the arranged marriage with Kira's family?” I asked my father and mother through mind-link and they both stopped eating and looked at me somehow. “I'll take your silence as a yes,” I said to them and wiped my mouth with the handkerchief then motioned to Isabelle who was clearly uncomfortable and I felt bad for bringing her here. “Let's go, love," I said, making sure the 'love' part was very audible for my parents to hear.
Peron's POV "You want what?" Isabelle yelled, looking at me with widened eyes. "I can't do that!" "Why? We are mates, aren't we? Why can't you grant me this one thing?" "How does being mates mean I have to give you a child right now? And in case you can't see, I have a newborn to focus and take care of so having another child is not in my plans for the next few years!" She growled, rocking Cayden back and forth in her arms."You want him too huh?" I placed my hands on her shoulder, staring into her eyes. "You want to focus on Max too huh?"She smacked my hands away from her body. "I don't know what has gotten into you all of a sudden, Peron. I want to focus on my son! On Cayden! Why are you being jealous all of a sudden? Did Tyler…”"What? What does Tyler know? Oh, that you've been flirting with Max for a long time now? Fuck!" I yelled, unknowingly hitting the glass on the table, causing it to break into tiny pieces."If y'all want to fight, at least don't do it in front of the boy
Bella's POV"I know you're angry at him…” Kira started."Angry?" I cut her off. "I'm way more than that. First, he accused me of flirting with someone else, then tried to have sex with me. It's so unlike him and if I don't get explanations, I can't even say what I will do next," I scoffed, breastfeeding Cayden now."Look,” Rosa knelt down now. "He knows he made a mistake and now he regrets it. Can you please just talk to him? Please." She begged and I met Kira's gaze too. "Fine. Tomorrow morning!" I humped, not wanting to say something I'd regret to him, especially now that my suffocating aura was back."Thanks for understanding. You should go for a walk. Babies can sense stress from the mother and it's not good for them," Kira advised with a smile and walked out.Rosa then locked the door and came to my side. "Girl, talk to me. What's going on between the three of you? Is there a love triangle I don't know about?"I shot Rosa a glare. "What fucking love triangle? There's nothing bet
Bella's POV"Don't follow me unless you want to have triple the same mark on your body too!" I growled in mind link, putting enough distance between all of us. Anger, fear, and frustration fueled my every step. I ran until my surroundings became unfamiliar, finding solace in nature.The cool morning air rushed past me, clearing my mind. I found a secluded spot, far away from the chaos, and shifted back to my human form. The pain of transformation mirrored the ache in my heart.I cradled Cayden in my arms, his tiny form sleeping peacefully as the injury healed without a scar. What if Max and I didn't have Alpha blood? Is that how Cayden would be crying from the pain?"I promised to protect you, my love," I whispered, pressing a gentle kiss on his forehead. A rustle in the bushes caught my attention, and Max emerged, his expression a mix of remorse and concern. "You want me to break your spine or what?" I mumbled, closing my eyes now."Bella, please. Let us explain. Peron didn't mean
Bella's POV"Peron is looking for my parents? Why? Was this why he's been mentioning my parents lately?" I screamed, trying to unlock his phone but it wasn't possible as I didn't know his phone password. With everything that happened, the last thing I needed was someone digging into that part of my past.Determined to protect my mental health and child, I swiftly typed out the number on my phone before Peron came out.A few seconds after I copied it successfully, the bathroom door creaked open, and Peron stepped out, his eyes meeting mine with a mixture of surprise and relief. I quickly pocketed my phone, not wanting to act suspicious to the man standing in front of me. He didn't know anything about my past so I couldn't blame him for being curious."Hey," he said, his voice low and apologetic."Hey," I replied, my tone guarded. Cayden stirred in my arms, sensing the unease in the air."Isabelle, I... I'm sorry," Peron began, his voice a blend of regret and sincerity. "I never meant f
Bella's POVEssie's voice echoed through the speaker, and a knot formed in my stomach. "Come to my house. I'll explain everything."Max exchanged a glance with me, and I could see the concern etched on his face. "We can't come right now," he replied. "But we'll pick you up soon. That play with you?” "Yeah," Essie agreed. "But hurry. We don't have much time."As the call ended, Max turned to me, determination in his eyes. “I'll go now. I'll call you when we're back."I nodded. "I'll be waiting for you then."I went back inside the house to freshen up then sat at the table as I needed to finalize my thoughts on the company today. While I prepared my speech, the knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I went to answer it.Opening the door, I found Tyler standing there."Hey, Bella," he greeted. "Hi Tyler," I said with a smile. "Uhh, Peron isn't home.""Yeah, I know. I came to see you.""Me? Why?" I asked myself but stepped aside and let him in. Tyler entered, and I gestured for hi