Bella's POV The next morning, I woke up a bit late and when I looked around, Rosa was already bustling around the room, laying out comfortable clothes for me to wear and organizing a list of baby essentials we needed to purchase. "Finally," she groaned. "You're awake. Are you ready for the shopping spree of a lifetime?" Rosa chirped. I managed a small smile, my mind still preoccupied with the things I had to do before I put to bed. "Yes ma'am." After getting dressed and gathering the necessary items, we made our way to the hotel entrance, ready to hail a taxi. But as we stepped outside, I noticed a sleek black car waiting a few steps away. Rosa turned to me, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "I have a surprise for you, Bella. A special someone offered to drive you today," she said, her voice laced with excitement. Confusion colored my face until I saw him step out of the driver's seat. "I have to be somewhere today but Peron offered to drive you, Isabelle. Isn't that wonderfu
Max's POV Days passed, each ticking moment adding to the anticipation that simmered beneath my skin. Finally, a few nights later, my phone buzzed with an incoming call. The display showed a number, and I answered with a curt, "Speak." The spy's voice, cold and detached, cut through the line. "Alpha Max, I've located Isabelle's address. Sending it to you now." Urgency fueled my movements as I eagerly awaited the coordinates. The message arrived, and I wasted no time. In the driver's seat, I instructed my driver to navigate towards the given destination. L Arriving at the specified location, I found myself facing an imposing structure, a hotel. My brows furrowed in confusion. Why would Bella be staying in such a place? Summoning my driver, I ordered. "Go down, ask for Isabelle, and bring her here." "What do I tell her sir?" He asked, causing me to look up in anger. "I don't care what you tell her, just make sure she comes out here with you and if you don't, one supply goes." "No,
Bella's POV I hesitated for a moment and finally answered without any more questions asked. As we stepped outside the gate, I noticed we were walking towards a car with very tinted windows and I could only hope it was Mr. Dave and not someone else. The guard opened the back door, gesturing for me to get inside. I looked at the man and back at the car. With a gulp, I obliged, sliding into the seat and adjusting myself, my gaze darting around the interior of the vehicle as the man closed the door and then remained outside. To my surprise, I found a woman sitting in the driver's seat, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. The atmosphere in the car made me uneasy and as I looked at the woman, it was hard for me to figure out what she wanted from me and which side of me I should show. "Good evening, Isabelle," she greeted in a cool tone that seemed to ease my muscles a bit but the fear of the unknown was still present. "Go-good evening ma'am. You sent for me?" I asked in a professional
Bella's POV "Okay. About what?" "You and Dave," she answered, then went to lock the door. "You're trying to escape this, I know. But it's not possible, dear." I didn't respond, just looking at her with a neutral expression. "I recognize that face. The same face I had when I thought after I gave him a child, he'd let me go. The same face I had when I thought even after I couldn't give him a child, I'll still be free." "Wait what?" I asked, my curiosity piqued at this point. "I thought you were his ex-wife." "Ex-wife? Not at all. I was just like you, a young lady wanting to be independent until I fell into his traps. And before I knew it, he promised to let me go if I bore him an heir, which I couldn't. And ever since then, he has been looking for girls who can help him but none proved fruitful." "Why are you telling me this?" "So you can rethink your decisions if you want to run. Look, Dave has women from different clans and packs, why do you think he wants you?" "I don't kno
Bella's POV The nurse placed a gentle hand on my shoulder. "Your baby is safe. We had to perform an emergency C-section to ensure the baby's well-being. It was a close call, but both you and your child are stable now." Tears welled up in my eyes as relief and gratitude washed over me. My child was safe, but questions swirled in my mind. What had caused the accident? Was it deliberate? And what about the threats from that woman? Could she be behind this? But I wasn't with Peron. Going back to the matter at hand, I faced the nurse. "But my baby isn't due yet," I croaked and she finally moved away so I could see the chamber right beside mine. "We know and that's why we put him in the incubator and when he grows healthy enough, you'll be able to go home together. "Isabelle!" I heard Peron's voice as he rushed in. "How are you? I heard about the accident…are you good? What of the baby?" Peron asked, not caring about the blood on his body. "We're both fine,' I answered, taking in his f
Bella's POV My heart raced as the fear I had managed to push aside came rushing back. How had he known about my situation so quickly? I clutched my phone tightly, not sure how to respond. Rosa noticed the change in my demeanor and asked, "Is everything okay, Isabelle?" "Uhh yes," I stammered, not wanting to bother her with it. Maybe it was one of the girls trying to play a prank on me, but something told me otherwise. Just as I feared, my heart sank as I saw Mr. Dave's name flash across the screen of my phone. Despite the precautions we had taken, it seemed like he had found a way to reach me. With trembling hands, I answered the call, steeling myself for whatever he had to say. "Hello, Isabelle," his voice came through, smooth and unsettling. "I just wanted to call and congratulate you on your new life. Although your actions shocked me to the core. It seems you've managed to slip away from me, hmm baby girl." My heart raced but I didn't say a word. "Enjoy your life, Isabelle.
Bella's POV "Yes. And you are?" The man's gaze bore into me, his eyes hard and unyielding. "We're Peron's parents. We came here to warn you to stay away from our son." His voice was icy, each word measured and deliberate. My heart clenched at the revelation. Peron's parents. I had heard about them from Peron, but never in my wildest dreams had I imagined they would show up at the hospital, hurling accusations and warnings. "Why would I stay away from him?" I retorted, my voice rising. "We are mates. We belong together." His mother scoffed, her lips curling into a sneer. "Mates? You? Do you think just because of some bond, you have the right to ruin our son's life? You're nothing but a common woman, a disgrace, parading around with a sick child already. A disgraceful excuse for a mate." The words struck me like blows, each one laced with venom and disdain. I felt my hands clenched into fists, my nails digging into my palms. How could they say such things? How could they judge me
Bella's POV "Who are you? Why shouldn't I go?" I sent my question back to the number and waited for a moment but there was no response. "I have a bad feeling about this," I mumbled to myself, still getting ready. I had to do this for a Peron. A few minutes later, he came into the room, looking breathtakingly handsome in his tuxedo. Then we went to the car and drove away from the hospital. We arrived at the venue, a few hours later and it was so dark, I could barely see where I was heading. Peron told me to wait outside while he went to fetch my mask. He didn't want anyone to recognize me and I was happy about that. While I sat down and patted Cayden, someone grabbed my hand from behind and I turned around to see a lady with a smirk on her face. "I can't believe you came here after my warning," she rolled her eyes, taking a sip from her drink. I looked at her from top to bottom, trying to figure out who she was. "Elizabeth?" She laughed, guiding me to a quieter part of the room