Chapter 126

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.

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