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
Bella's POV As the words hit me, I felt a surge of anger and disbelief. How could they be so ruthless, so heartless? But I refused to let them see me falter. Letting the bag fall to the ground, I clutched my purse tightly, I squared my shoulders and met her icy gaze with a steely determination of my own. "I won't leave without speaking to Peron," I said firmly, my voice laced with a resolve that surprised even me. "He deserves to know what you're doing behind his back." Her lips curled into a cold smirk. "You think you have a say in this matter? You are nothing but a distraction, a thorn in our side. A whore. It's time you realized your place." I turned on my heel, ignoring the venom in her words, and made my way through the sea of guests, my heart pounding with each step. As I approached the stage side the murmurs around me grew louder, the air thick with tension and anticipation of what would happen next. Peron stood rigid, his eyes locked onto his father, a mixture of shock and
Bella's POV "What's going on, Tyler?" I asked the disheveled man who looked like he ran a marathon. How did he even find us here? Before he could answer, Peron handed me a bag while he carried Cayden in his arms. "Let's go, Isa. He'll explain in the car." I could only nod, grab my phone, lock the door, and then head out into the night with the three of them. Tyler's car was already parked at the car, with Rosa, looking around every minute. Immediately she sighted us, she unlocked the doors and we got in then drove away. The intensity of the situation and the loud closing of the doors caused Cayden to wake up with a loud cry that made me squint my eyes and ears. Grabbing a shawl from the bag, I collected him from Peron covered my chest then breastfed him to sleep. Once he was asleep, I rocked him gently and then faced the men. "Okay, what's going on? Who's chasing us?" Tyler's eyes remained on the road. "The Alpha and Luna. Their men and basically everyone who supports their