Alpha Max's POV I didn't want to come to this pack at first, but hearing he had information about Bella and for the sake of having this boy come to me anytime I wanted, then do anything I ordered him, I agreed and went to his guest house the following morning after receiving his message the previous night. I was around anyway. "Tyler Martin, young boy of yesterday, now an Alpha," I mumbled, giving a small smile as I sat at the head of the table, feeling happy and proud for the kind of power I possessed. I knew he told me he had guests, but I didn't know it was someone I knew all too well. When they all came into the dining hall, my gaze fell on her first. Her long hair fell down her back, her fingers intertwined with someone, a man. Then my gaze followed her hands and my eyes landed on him. I shifted my gaze to Tyler who urged them in. "Everyone, meet my godfather. The one and only, Alpha Maxwell Wilson, Alpha of the Midnight Pack," Tyler introduced with a well known smirk as the
Bella's POV "I can't believe he's back," I muttered pacing back and forth in the empty room, fidgeting with my hands, while little Cayden looked at me, probably wondering why I was out of breath and looking like I saw a ghost. "What to do? What to do?" I asked myself and Dessa over and over again as I tried to find answers to all of the other questions in my head, starting with how on earth is Max, Tyler's godfather? I mean the guy was clearly in the Nightingale Oack with his father and sister looking for how to build their pack back or something, last I heard. What happened after I left? And Alpha of the Midnight Pack? Did he leave his former pack? Or maybe take on his fathers? "Argghhh," I groaned, wanting to rip my hair off like a mad woman. I never felt this disorganized in years. "What do you think he's going to do now?" I asked Dessa hoping maybe she knew a thing or two about his wolf and maybe we could just predict his actions. "I don't know, Bella. But I think you handl
Bella's POV My heart raced as Max's voice washed over me, his warm breath grazing my neck. I clenched my fists, trying to muster the courage to respond. "Good evening, Alpha," I greeted, taking a few steps away as I feigned ignorance, my voice quivering with uncertainty. I knew I had to act, to protect Cayden and everything we had here. Max stepped closer, his presence overwhelming, and he gently traced the birthmark on my ear with his finger. My heart skipped a beat at his touch, a familiar sensation that sent shivers down my spine. "Don't play games, Bella," he growled lowly, the intensity of his voice echoing in my ears. "I know it's you." I held my ground, refusing to look at him, refusing to acknowledge the past that had haunted me for years. "Bella? My name is Isabelle, Peron's girlfriend. I have no idea what you're talking about," I said, my voice slightly trembling with every word. Max let out a frustrated sigh and gripped my arm gently. His eyes bore into mine, and I cou
Alpha Max's POV After receiving the phone call, my heart pounded in my chest as I rushed down the dimly lit stairs and into Bella's room. The gunshot rang through the air, and instinct kicked in. I lunged towards Bella, shielding her with my body as we both crashed to the floor. The room echoed with the chaos of the moment, my mind racing to assess the situation. "Bella, are you okay?" I asked urgently, my eyes scanning her for any signs of injury. She nodded, wide-eyed and shaken, her hand instinctively reaching for our son. "We need to get out of here," I declared, and carried her bridal style out of the room, not caring if she was dating another guy or not. I took her to the living room and yelled out. "Tyler! Peron! Get your fucking asses down here!" I yelled and by the time I came back from the kitchen, two of them were down, trying to ask what happened. I pushed them aside and gave Bella the bottle of water. She didn't want to accept it but with a glare, she quietly drank
Bella's POV "What were you doing? How come you didn't hear the gunshot until he yelled?" I growled at Peron expecting a very good response. Peron's eyes met mine, a mix of guilt and urgency evident in his gaze. "Bella, I'm sorry. I was busy with Tyler trying to know our next form of action. I didn't anticipate an attack like this. I'm sorry." I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves and maybe forget the shit Tyler was telling him. "Peron, I was looking for you earlier. Your best friend, Elizabeth, called me earlier. She warned me to stay away from you. Your pack needs you and you need your parents." His expression darkened, and he ran a hand through his hair. "Bella, it's complicated but don't worry. All will be well." I narrowed my eyes, frustration bubbling within me. "All will be well? Peron, Elizabeth made it sound like being with you puts me in more danger. And with what just happened, I'm starting to take her threats very seriously." He sighed, his shoulders slumpin
Bella's POV His eye color changed and he headed back to his seat, playing with the file I was about to open. "What were you looking for, mate? You know I have nothing to hide…" he said and handed me the files before whispering into my ears. "You're mine. There's nothing you or young Alpha can do about it. The earlier you break his heart, the better. And don't fucking play the memory loss game with me!" He growled, using his canines to graze my skin, making me shudder. "I think it's best you leave, Tyler has loads of questions to ask." I pulled away from Max's grip, my heart racing with a mix of fear and defiance. "I don't belong to anyone, Max. And you have no right to dictate who I should be with." Max's eyes glinted with a dangerous intensity, but I held my ground. "You're in over your head, Isabella. You are mine. Don't you understand that?" "I understand enough to know that I won't let anyone control me," I retorted, my voice steady despite the chaos inside me. He leaned bac
Alpha Max's POV"I'm waiting, Bella...” I said to the lady who was staring at the gun with wide eyes as she had never seen one up close. "Shall I kill her?" "No," her voice finally came through after minutes of waiting. "Spare her, please."I observed Bella carefully as she hesitated, her internal struggle evident. "You heard the lady," I spoke, my voice steady, though my patience was wearing thin. "She spared Elizabeth's life. Peron, would you give her adequate punishment?" I asked, my tone calmer now and he responded with a yes.I retrieved the gun from Bella's hands and motioned for them to take Elizabeth away and she even dared to glare at Bella before storming out. She's lucky I didn't handle her punishment."Walk with me," I ordered, and headed out and after a few seconds, I heard footsteps behind me. She knew I was referring to her so I didn't need to call out her name."You have a knack for getting involved in dangerous situations, Isabella," I remarked, a hint of frustration
Bella's POV"Don't you think that was too much?" Dessa mumbled and I stopped, calming myself before replying. "No, it wasn't. It better he knows what the fuck he did and fuck off.""But….""No buts, Dessa. We don't need him. I'm going to meet Peron so can you stop talking about Max and instead find answers as to why he was able to speak with me using mind link even when I already rejected him."With that, I hurried to catch up with Peron, who was in the car."Peron, I want to follow you," I said, looking at Elizabeth who gave me an eye roll and a hiss."No, Isabelle. Stay at home, with Cayden."I shook my head. "I want to come with you, please.""Let her come with," Elizabeth nonchalantly said, crossing her legs. "She wants to see me get punished, right?""Fine! Isabelle, Tyler will accompany you. I don't trust Elizabeth one bit.""Where's he?" "Right behind you," Tyler's voice came again, accompanied by Max's scent, making me wonder if he just left Max's presence and what they might