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
Bella's POVHearing that Jessica was pregnant with Max's child kind of destabilized me. Although he said the child wasn't his in mind-link, it didn't change the fact that they had sex after he found out I was dead. He couldn't keep his dick in his pants or what?That aside, Tyler coming to meet me to give Max a chance didn't feel like a coincidence either. Hours passed, and the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across my workspace. The company speech was taking shape, but doubts lingered like shadows in the corners of my mind. I took a deep breath, reminding myself that the stage was my domain, a place where I thrived.Peron's arrival interrupted my solitude. He greeted me with a warm smile, his eyes reflecting genuine concern. "How's it going, Bella?"I sighed, grateful for the distraction. "It's been a bit challenging, but I think I'm getting there."He pulled up a chair, his presence reassuring. "Let me hear what you have so far. Maybe I can offer some insights."I
Peron's POV"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU LOST THE LEADS!" I yelled at my men. "Her birthday is in three days and you're telling me there's nothing you have on her parents? Nothing at all?" I yelled watching every one of them shiver in fear. "We're doing everything we can, sir.""It's not enough! I need to find them fast," I growled, pacing back and forth now as I thought of what to do.My frustration reached its peak as I paced around the dimly lit room, the urgency of the situation weighing heavily on my shoulders. Isabelle's birthday loomed, and the absence of any leads on her parents gnawed at my every thought. The clock was ticking, and time seemed to slip through my fingers like fine sand.Just then, my phone vibrated, startling me. I quickly retrieved it from my pocket, glancing at the caller ID. It was Elizabeth. With a mix of anticipation and desperation, I answered, "Elizabeth, I hope you have good news for me."Her voice crackled through the phone, "Peron, I've got something. Some
Alpha Max's POV"Alpha, Young Alpha Peron just left the area,” one of my men informed me. "He left? A few days to Bella's birthday? For what?" I asked, trying to think of what Peron could be up to."I don't know, Alpha. Do you want me to find out?"“No. I need you to be available to book any restaurants and places I need for Bella's birthday. Peron is a man who can deal with anything he gets himself into." I said and hung up. Now that this guy wasn't around, this was my chance to spend time with Bella and give her a very nice birthday. But what can I do for her?I paced around my office, racking my brain for the perfect birthday surprise for Bella. My sister, Essie, was always the creative one when it came to planning events. I grabbed my phone and dialed her number."Hey, Max! What's up?" Essie's voice came through the phone."Essie, I need your help. Bella's birthday is just around the corner, and I want to plan something special for her. Any ideas?"There was a brief pause before