Bella’s POV Leaving Jake to fulfill his double-edged role, I returned to my quarters, my mind buzzing with a mix of apprehension and determination. Dessa, my wolf, paced within me, her instincts vigilant and protective. "Bella, is keeping a double-edged spy a wise choice?" Dessa's voice echoed in my mind. I took a deep breath, contemplating the risk. "I have a plan, Dessa. Trust me. We need to gather as much information as we can. Not to mention Selena is practically useless.' My wolf nodded in understanding, her amber eyes reflecting our shared understanding. With the plan forming in my mind, I reached for my phone and dialed Rosa's number. "Bella, what's going on?" Rosa's voice came through the line. I hesitated, choosing my words carefully. "Rosa, I need you to focus on something else for now. Forget about Selena. There are more pressing matters. The captives we had, they escaped. They might be heading back to my father. I need you to follow them discreetly and gather informat
Bella’s pov Alpha Henry observed my internal struggle with a wicked satisfaction. "Luna, this is a one-time offer. If you agree, Luna Irene will be returned to you unharmed. Refuse, and her fate remains uncertain. Choose wisely." A surge of defiance and anger ignited within me, but I suppressed it for the sake of my mother. "Fine, I'll agree to your terms. But know this, if any harm comes to my mother, son, or husband, there will be consequences." Alpha Henry's grin widened, revealing the cunning beneath the surface. "Excellent choice, Luna. Now, let's take a walk. I'm curious to know why you're so desperate to save your dear mother." I found his request suspicious but since it was Max's pack, I was assured that nothing could go wrong...or so I thought. Reluctantly, I nodded, preparing to play the game for the sake of my family. We walked along the training grounds, the tension heavy in the air. Alpha Henry observed me with a calculating gaze. "Why go to such lengths for Luna Ire
Bella’s POV The words hung in the air, a heavy pall settling over us. Disbelief and grief washed over me as I stared at the doctor, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events. "No... He can't be...," I whispered, my voice breaking. Max's stoic facade crumbled, and for a moment, the weight of the loss registered on his face. "I'm sorry for your loss, Alpha," the doctor expressed, his condolences a faint echo in the sterile atmosphere. As I processed the unimaginable, sadness enveloped me. Alpha Henry's final moments played in my mind, and I couldn't shake the guilt that I had become a part of his tragic end. The hospital room where we had hoped for recovery became a space of mourning. Max and I stood beside Alpha Henry's lifeless form, his features frozen in an eternal stillness. His eyes, once filled with cunning determination, now stared into an unknown realm. I reached out and gently closed his eyes, sad that he never even got to say sorry to his daughter or goodbye before
Third Person Pov After the events ended, Dave, who was completely angry after the whole night, walked out of the hall then into his car. His plan to get Bella was seemingly going down the drain. If only Alpha Henry didn't interfere. But who exactly tried to shoot Bella? He wasn't the one who did it, and since Peron and his family wee to busy trying to get their businesses back, he knew there was someone else he didn't know about. Dave slumped into the plush leather seat of his sleek black car, frustration etched across his face. "Drive home,," he instructed his driver, his jaw clenched with disappointment. As the car navigated the dimly lit streets towards Dave's mansion, his phone buzzed with an incoming call. A number from his past flashed on the screen, and curiosity mingled with irritation as he answered. "What do you want?" he snapped. The voice on the other end was familiar, a mix of regret and longing. "Dave, it's me. Why the cold tone?” “Am I supposed to be sweet to you af
Peron's POV After the threat she left me, and I struggled to find my way back to the car. All of a sudden, the stillness was shattered by a sudden gunshot, the crack echoing through the darkness. Pain seared through my leg, and a cry escaped my lips. I crumpled to the ground, clutching my leg as waves of agony surged through me. The scent of blood mingled with the damp earth, and my desperate shouts for help pierced the silence. Fumbling with pain, I reached for my phone, my trembling hands struggling to dial the emergency number. Each second felt like an eternity as I pleaded for an ambulance to come to the cliffside, where chaos and secrets collided in the shadows. The distant wail of sirens cut through the night, a lifeline racing towards me. My mind raced with worry for Dave, still lying lifeless where Sophia had left him. I prayed that the ambulance would arrive in time to save us both. As the paramedics rushed to my side, their faces masked in determination, I glimpsed the
Bella's POV “You think she's working with Callum?” Max asked and I nodded. That was the only explanation for what was going on. But how did they even meet? Where did she learn to use a gun? “We need more information on her,” I sighed, massaging my temples as I brainstormed for a way. I nodded, my mind racing with possibilities. "We have to use every resource available. And there's someone who might have valuable information – Bris, Sophia's daughter." Max's eyes widened in realization. "You're right. If anyone knows what's going on, it's her. We need to approach this carefully, though." With a plan forming in my mind, I turned to Max. "Call your contacts, get Bris' contact information. We'll approach her discreetly. Tyler can help us with that." Max pulled out his phone and made a quick call. "I'll get right on it. Tyler owes me a favor. I'll ask him to woo Bris and find a way to implant a chip discreetly. That should give us the information we need without raising suspicion."
Bella's POV "You guys!" I immediately called out, "Sophia lied! Her twin isn't kidnapped. she just answered her call," I announced and they all turned to face me. "That is impossible!" Tyler and Max said at the same time. "Find way to reach Bris. Ask her to ask Sophia about it,“ I urged and he did it immediately without second questions and just like I suspected, Michael's mother was not kidnapped! Sophia was hiding something. Bris got so angry he left, making it impossible to gather any information. “We need to know more,” I said, my voice steady despite the anxious beats of my heart. "What do you think about sending a spy there?" Max, with his piercing gaze, nodded in agreement. "It's a risk, but we can't afford to remain in the dark. Essie, find our best operative. Someone discreet and cunning." Essie, always composed, nodded and swiftly left the room to carry out our plan. As we awaited news, my mind raced with thoughts of Sophia and the looming threat. I couldn't shake the f
Bella's POV My mother's voice trembled as she delved into the painful truth that had shaped our lives. "Bella, your father, Alpha Callum, never wanted us to get married. It wasn't a union of love; it was a forced alliance, a political move to strengthen the pack. Our home was never the haven people believed it to be." The weight of her words settled heavily on my shoulders. I listened intently, my heart pounding in rhythm with the unfolding revelations. Max sat silently beside me, his eyes reflecting a mixture of sympathy and understanding. "After you were born, everything changed," Luna Irene continued, her gaze distant as if revisiting a haunted past. "Callum forced me to get my tubes tied, ensuring I could never bear another child. It was a cruel act, stripping away my right to choose, to have a family as we wished." Anguish flickered in her eyes, and I could sense the deep wounds that had never fully healed. The illusion of a happy family shattered, replaced by the harsh realit