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
Bella's POVAfter enjoying myself with Max, he finally dropped me home and the first thing that greeted me immediately after I got in was Kira with crossed arms and legs."Where have you been? She asked and I rolled my eyes. "What I do with my life is none of your business, Kira," I said, kicking off my shoes and going into the house. "You were sent here to be with Peron not monitor my life."As I began to drift into a restless sleep, I felt the fatigue pulling me under. The constant questions from Kira echoed in my mind, but I pushed them away, seeking refuge in the darkness of sleep.The next morning, the soft rays of the rising sun crept through the curtains, gently coaxing me awake. The room was bathed in a warm, golden glow, and a peculiar scent lingered in the air. Instinctively, I turned my head, and my eyes met a sight that instantly dispelled the lingering shadows of the night.Peron, my boyfriend, stood at the doorway with a tired but warm smile. "Hey, beautiful," he said,
Bella's POV“Surprise!" The lights turned on now, and I gulped harder, staring at the faces of those I spent months running away from."Bella," my parents chuckled. "You're alive," my mother, Luna Irene, beamed and cried, pulling me into her hug. "I can't believe you're safe and sound, my child!” she mumbled My father, Alpha Callum, stood beside her, his eyes filled with a mix of disbelief and overwhelming happiness. "You had us all worried sick," he said, his voice catching in his throat as he hugged me tightly.Around us, the room was filled with a symphony of emotions. Friends and family gathered for what they thought was a somber occasion, now wore expressions of shock and disbelief. Peron, the orchestrator of this surprise, stepped forward, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "I told you all it's a joyous occasion! No tears, only smiles! Well, she's here, safe and sound. Let's focus on the celebration!" He clapped his hands, trying to shift the atmosphere from sorrow to joy.The
Bella's POVWith Cayden securely strapped into the baby carrier, I took a deep breath, mustering a façade of composure. As I re-entered the lively celebration, Peron's keen eyes caught mine, and he approached with a knowing look."Bella, what's wrong?" he asked, concern etched across his face.I hesitated for a moment, debating whether to confide in him or keep my worries to myself. Finally, I opted for a half-truth. "It's just overwhelming, Peron. Seeing my parents again, I thought they were gone. It's a lot to take in."Peron nodded understandingly, his eyes reflecting empathy. "I can only imagine, but this is a chance to mend things. Try to bond with them, Bella. You might be surprised."His words hung in the air as I nodded in response, the weight of my unspoken fears still lingering. I made my way into the room, where friends and family were still immersed in laughter and joy. As I approached my parents, their eyes lit up, hopeful for a reunion they never thought possible.Withou
Max's POV"What do you mean the Dasilva family found Bella?" I tried not to roar but the shock in my tone was evident. "How did this happen?" "Peron,” came Essie's reply. "It seems while you took Bella out on a birthday date, he went to search for her parents," Essie answered, focused on her laptop. "It's very bad.""Yes, I know. I've been so focused on protecting Bella, I haven't really focused on finding the attacker and now they know she's alive? With Cayden? Fuck! I feel like squishing Peron's head,” I growled.Essie looked up from her laptop, her expression serious. "Max, we need to act quickly. I've already instructed the security team to enhance Bella's protection, but we also need to gather more information on how the Dasilva family discovered her. Peron might have unwittingly led them to her, but we can't rule out other possibilities."Nodding, I clenched my jaw, feeling the weight of responsibility on my shoulders. "Alright, Essie. We need eyes on Bella at all times. Arrang
Bella's POVIt has been days after my birthday surprise and I never spoke to my parents ever since. Now, Peron clapped with so much love from his heart as I delivered the speech for the company, giving me compliments on how I've improved."So what's our movement like today?" I asked, heading to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for us now. "Hospital, then I want us to see your parents." Immediately I heard his words, I stepped out of the kitchen with crossed arms. "For what?"Peron's eyes softened as he met my gaze, his affectionate smile barely fading. "Bella, I can see how much you miss your mother. It's been a while since you spent one-on-one time with them, and I think it's important for us to catch up with your parents."I sighed, the memories of my mother flooding back. "I do miss her, Peron, but it's not that simple. There are things..." My voice trailed off as I struggled to find the right words.He took a step closer, his hand gently resting on my arm. "Bella, I just want us
~Isabella~ A few months later… “Max stop. We're going to be late for our own ceremony!” I begged, feeling a fire being ignited inside of me. “They should understand that their Alpha and Luna need some intimate time,” he responded, still planting kisses on every part of me that was bare. “Isn't that what the honeymoon is for? And again, we have a lot of time to have sex, why are you rushing?” I chuckled, closing my eyes as I felt him suck at a particular spot, a hickey already in the making. “Yes, according to her, we do have a lot of time to spend together now that we are forever bonded. But trust me, what you'd witness at our honeymoon or in the future is little compared to this,” he chuckled, and stopped, now standing behind me, making me feel how hard he is for me. “It's been so hard to control myself from having you, Isa. So get ready, tonight, you're mine to devour, your legs are to tremble and ache for me. Your lips are to pleasure me and your vocal cords, to sing my name o
Alpha Max’s POVI didn't know how long I was out but I found myself pushed to the bare ground by the water current. I opened my eyes, scanning my surroundings to know if I was in the afterlife or the mortal realm, and to my surprise, I was in the mortal realm.Did she not take my life to save Bella's?“Moon goddess?” I called out over and over again but no response was heard and it broke my heart to see that she deceived me. “At least she gave me a few moments to spend with my mate,” I sighed, grabbing myself up, changing into my wolf then dashing to the woods till I arrived at the hospital in my soaked attire.Arriving at Bella's room, I sat beside her, grabbing her hands and caressing them slowly. “I'd give my life for you, Bella. I just don't know why she wouldn't take it,” I sobbed, crying on my mate's hand. “Please don't leave me. I really can't do this without you,” I begged, silently praying to the Moon Goddess to also perform a miracle but I waited for five minutes, ten minu
Alpha Max's POV“You lied, didn't you?!” I growled, squeezing his jaw with so much intensity I could feel him straining to break free to avoid having a broken jaw. “She's getting worse!” I spat, tossing his head back, not caring if it hit the tree or not.“Alpha I swear! I didn't think she'd be injected with the real poison! I wouldn't dare hurt the Luna, please, believe me!” Jake begged but all for what? All his begs would not bring my Bella back, would it?“Don't bother begging me. Consider your title withdrawn and from now on, you and your whole generation are…” I was cut off by my wolf's painful tone which almost made me bend over and clench my heart in agony.“She's slipping away, Max,” he whispered. “We can't lose her. Not again,” he begged and despite my calm demeanor, sweats were forming on my forehead. I immediately knew science was useless at this point, and I had to find another way to save my mate.“I'll deal with you later,” I hissed at Jake and ordered some of my men to
Alpha Max's POV “Bella don't,” I quickly warned, my gaze fixed on Jake and Cayden. No matter how I tried to reach him through the mind link, I couldn't. It was like there was a barrier or something. Instead, I requested backup from my men and they reassured me that they would come here soon. “I'll inject myself instead,” I proposed but Luna Irene just shook her head and then chuckled lightly. “It's Bella I want… not you,” she said and motioned to the syringe on the floor. “The pain you’d feel from losing your beloved mate is enough for me,” she added then faced Bella. “Pick it up, Bella,” she said and Bella nodded, bending down and then picking it up. “Luna Irene please,” I started begging. “Don't do this.” I pleaded but it all fell on deaf ears. “If you're trying to stall, know that the timer is ticking,” she chuckled, and it only intensified the pain Bella and I felt since we were already connected. Even Alpha Callum, in his weakened, stroke-like state, could only beg and sh
Bella's POV As he left the room, I exchanged a worried glance with Max, who seemed to share my concerns about what lay ahead. "I'll handle Louis," Max assured, and I helped him to the bed. Together, we made calls to Peron and his men. We told Peron to be watchful as Louis might vent his anger on anyone or anything and he wasn't exempted. After that, we told the men to watch Louis and hold him if he tried anything stupid. Once we were done, I heard Max wince and although it was faint, my heart still broke knowing he was in pain because of me. Like that wasn't enough, I noticed his shirt was stained with blood and that only meant one thing, his wounds reopened once again because of me. “Max,” I began to sob, seeing him trying to fight the pain. “Let me call the doctor,” I sobbed, about to leave but Dessa stopped me. “There's little the doctor can do, Bella. They need us. His wolf needs us,” she pleaded and I just remained there like a statue. Although I knew it might happen soon,
Bella's POV Seeing as he was still alive, I called some men. "Take Alpha Callum to the hospital. He needs medical attention." “Yes Luna,” they chanted, taking both my parents away. "You did what you had to do, Bella,” Max coaxed, patting my back and I just wrapped my hands around him.. “I'm sorry,” I cried, apologizing because he almost died, and lost his father because of me. “I'm sorry.” Max, his strength unwavering despite the pain, gently lifted my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. "You don't have to apologize, Bella. You saved us. I'm grateful that it's finally over and we know the real truth." The mixture of gratitude and concern in Max's eyes offered a reassuring anchor amid the storm of emotions I was facing in me. "Get yourself together. Think about our son, Cayden. He needs his mom," Max urged. Nodding through tears, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the challenges ahead. Cayden's innocent face flashed in my mind, a reminder that the fight was not just for me
Bella's POV Max, blood staining his side from the earlier gunshot, stood defiant. "I won't let you harm her, Irene." "Shut up!" She fired at him when we weren't looking. "I'll kill her and there's nothing you,.or anyone would do about it. This foolish girl ruined my life." "Irene stop," I heard Alpha Callum grunt but she wasn't having it. Finally, she spoke, her voice a haunting whisper. "You want to know why, don't you?" Luna Irene's gaze shifted to all those present, her words a chilling revelation. "The truth behind the years of deception and hatred." Max, though injured, stood firm, urging her to reveal the hidden layers of her torment. Luna Irene took a deep breath, as if preparing to expose the deepest recesses of her soul. "It started long before Isabella was born," she began, her eyes reflecting the pain of a buried past. "I was to be mated to another Alpha, the man I loved, the man who stole my heart. But then, circumstances changed." Luna Irene's narrative unfolded lik
Bella's POV “Bella run,” he choked, with blood all over but I was too shocked to move an inch. Did my mom just try to kill me? All of a sudden, Max and his men rushed in, some went to my dad, and some went to my mom, who was still trying to reach her gun. “What's going on?” My voice broke as I tried to comprehend what was happening. “That was a mistake right? She tried to shoot him instead, right?” I asked, wanting to rush to my mother but Max stopped me, holding me tight, and I immediately burst into tears. “It's a lie! She wouldn't have! She loves me! My mother wouldn't do that!” I yelled crying and hitting Max's chest to let me go and help my mother. “You can't die now, Irene,” I heard my father's voice and I turned around to see him, removing the bullet in her. “She has to know the truth! Bella has to.” He coughed. The world blurred as Max held me firmly, restraining my desperate attempt to reach my mother. Tears streamed down my face, blurring the image of Luna Irene lying
Bella's POV The hospital room was a sterile cocoon, isolating us from the outside world. Luna Irene, weakened but resilient, squeezed my hands in acknowledgment of the pact we had just made. As the doctor approached, gently urging us to give her some time to rest, Max and I exchanged a knowing glance. "We'll be outside," Max said, standing up and gesturing for me to follow him. Once in the hallway, away from prying ears, Max spoke first. "Bella, I think your mother is right. Callum won't stop until he gets what he wants. We need to plan carefully." My mind raced with conflicting thoughts, torn between the values I held and the harsh reality that demanded action. "I can't believe it has come to this," I murmured, more to myself than to Max. He placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Sometimes, circumstances force us to make choices we never thought we'd face. It doesn't define who we are; it's about survival." I nodded, absorbing his words. "We need to act fast, Max. Every momen