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Bella's POV"Ahhhh," I hissed as a sharp tree branch cut through my skin and clothes. I stopped running, examining my bleeding arm."There she is, catch her!" One of the men snarled and the whole rogue pack charged toward me.Fear gripped me, and I gritted my teeth, pushing forward, ignoring the sting of my injuries. In search of safety, I darted between the trees, their branches whipping past my face and it felt like even the whole forest was against me.The relentless pursuit of the rogue pack echoed behind me, their growls and snarls filling the air, the gap between us reducing with each passing second."Please, help me," I begged weakly but there was no reply whatsoever."I know you can hear me. Why aren't you helping me? Is it until I die? Until David, the rogue leader kills me? Is that what you're waiting for?" I shouted in my subconscious but she still didn't say anything.I glanced over my shoulder and caught a glimpse of David, a monstrous werewolf with fiery eyes and bared f
Bella's POV"He's our mate?" I asked my wolf again but she went mute and I groaned out in frustration.Finally, being able to walk, I noticed my injuries had healed and I scoffed, rolling my eyes at my wolf. "You healed me, just so you can spend time with him?”I crouched in front of the man and although I couldn't see his full face, his pale pink lips gave me butterflies."Sir? Are you alright?" I asked the man, sitting in the chair saying incoherent words. "I'd leave now. I'm sorry for bothering you."As I stood up to leave, I heard his voice, loud and clear. "Come to me," he said with a husky voice dripping with desire. Unable to defy him, I turned around like a good little girl. Kneeling in front of him, I closed my eyes, inhaling the beautiful scent around me, watching him deepen the connection with my wolf while I tried to figure out why I suddenly craved his touch.In a split second, my back was against the wall, his skin touching mine, and our faces, inches away. Before I
Bella's POVWith a gulp, I looked up to see him, the same man handsome from last night towering over me, holding me tight.The sun shining on his face made him look sexier. The way he shimmered under the sunlight, the way he stared into my eyes made my heart flutter. But the question was, how did he know where I live? How did he find me?Just as I was about to say something, someone pulled me out of his arms and yanked me with so much force, I hit the door with my back and hissed in pain."Hey Handsome, how may I help you?” Bris cupped his cheeks and asked, in a sweet tone that almost made me retch. With a swift move, he pushed her inside and she fell butt-first to the floor. "I'm here for her,” he said, coldly, not sparing Bris a glance."Who are you?" Sophia asked the man and the door and I hid myself hoping to run when he wasn't looking."Who are you? And why did you barge into my home?" Sophia roared, angrily. "Are you the one the buyer sent to pick her up?"Seeing as he didn't r
Bella's POVAs I stared at him and the file in my hands, my heart shattered into a million pieces. This man just dropped a bombshell on me. A marriage contract? How could this be happening?He didn't spare me a glance, "What does it look like? As you can see, it's a marriage contract."More tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision as I struggled to comprehend his words."B-but why?” I asked, my voice hoarse from crying.He didn't even bother to look at me as he replied, his words cutting through me like a knife. "You asked if I had a lover earlier right? Here's your answer. Yes, I do. Although she's indisposed at the moment. My mind raced, desperately trying to grasp the meaning behind his words. "What do you mean by she's indisposed at the moment?” I croaked."She's in a coma." He answered leaning back and closing his eyes. Confusion and anger swirled within me as I mustered the courage to confront him. "Then why are you taking me? Why won't you let me go?"But he remained sil
Bella's POV"You're pregnant, Luna. From what I can see, it seems you're carrying the future heir!" She said beaming with happiness. "No!" I chanted over and over again, trying to make sense of it. How can I be pregnant? Ever since I got here, I never had sex with Alpha Max, except that day when… Could it be as a result of that only night?"Shit!” I cursed inside me. How could I have let this happen? What am I going to tell Alpha Max? And the contract? Is it going to get terminated now?My heart began to thump loudly in my chest as I began to panic internally. Images of the last condition of the contract concerning pregnancy flashed in my mind and beads of sweat began to form on my forehead."Luna, you look pale and sweaty. Are you alright? If you are truly with a child, you need to take your health seriously.” the cook commented, worried. Not wanting her to add to my problems, I decided to make her think I'm sick instead. "I think I have a cold, that's why I'm pale and sweaty. To a
Bella's POVHis eyes narrowed, and the veins on his forehead pulsated with each passing second. H He clenched his fist tightly, and his jawline hardened as I could feel the anger emanating from him."What are you doing here?!" He roared and I flinched, shuddering from the authority in his cold tone. "Are you deaf?" He roared again, staring into my eyes. Immediately, I lowered my head, stammering. "I- I'm sorry. It was a mistake….forgive me, Alpha.""LEAVE!" He ordered, pointing his finger at the door."Wait!" Another weak and authoritative voice ordered, forcing me to halt."Come here,” she ordered and I turned around to look at Alpha Max, waiting for his permission.With a weak nod from the lady, I walked to her with my head low, my heart hammering in my ears as I told myself this was a bad idea.As I got closer to her, goosebumps appeared on my skin, and every hair stood up, due to the cold, eerie aura that seemed to emanate from the two of them.I finally reached her bedside, and
Bella's POV"Push her? But I didn't!" I immediately defended myself. How could he be so blind?"Don't you dare lie to me, Bella! I saw you! You missed her hand on purpose!" Alpha Max roared, cradling Jessica in his arms like a baby."I did not!” I retorted. "If anyone pushed the other, it was her," I said pointing at her. "Jessica was the one who pushed me down the stairs! C'mon, Jessica! Tell him. Did I push you?” I asked, almost angry at the way they all tried to frame me and make Jessica look like the victim."Baby, please beg Bella," Jessica cried and I was stunned. Where did the tears come from? She didn't even get hurt!"Earlier, I was feeling dizzy so I mistakenly pushed her. She must have thought I did it on purpose and taken it to heart. I'm sorry, Bella," she cried, and I stood there frozen, completely bewildered by her act. "B- but I didn't….""Shut up!” Alpha Max roared but before he could continue, the woman in his arms began to gasp for breath. "I- I c-can-t breathe…"
Bella's POVBeads of sweat immediately formed on my forehead, and I calmed myself, not wanting my reaction to give the truth away."No, Jessica, I'm not pregnant," I replied, trying to sound as confident as possible, despite the unease inside me.Jessica raised an eyebrow skeptically, noticing my subtle hesitation. "Hmm, alright. Are you sure, Bella? Remember that lying to me won't do you any good." She leaned back in her bed, observing my reaction carefully.Jessica raised an eyebrow, seemingly unconvinced. "Really? Then why were you holding your stomach when you almost fell earlier? It looked like a protective instinct for a pregnant lady, don't you think?"I bit my lip, not knowing how she saw that. "I- I-" I stammered, searching for a plausible explanation. "It was a stomach ache. I ate something that didn't agree with me. It's like a habit, you know? It doesn't mean anything."Jessica seemed to contemplate my response for a moment before nodding. "Alright, I'll give you the benef
~Isabella~ A few months later… “Max stop. We're going to be late for our own ceremony!” I begged, feeling a fire being ignited inside of me. “They should understand that their Alpha and Luna need some intimate time,” he responded, still planting kisses on every part of me that was bare. “Isn't that what the honeymoon is for? And again, we have a lot of time to have sex, why are you rushing?” I chuckled, closing my eyes as I felt him suck at a particular spot, a hickey already in the making. “Yes, according to her, we do have a lot of time to spend together now that we are forever bonded. But trust me, what you'd witness at our honeymoon or in the future is little compared to this,” he chuckled, and stopped, now standing behind me, making me feel how hard he is for me. “It's been so hard to control myself from having you, Isa. So get ready, tonight, you're mine to devour, your legs are to tremble and ache for me. Your lips are to pleasure me and your vocal cords, to sing my name o
Alpha Max’s POVI didn't know how long I was out but I found myself pushed to the bare ground by the water current. I opened my eyes, scanning my surroundings to know if I was in the afterlife or the mortal realm, and to my surprise, I was in the mortal realm.Did she not take my life to save Bella's?“Moon goddess?” I called out over and over again but no response was heard and it broke my heart to see that she deceived me. “At least she gave me a few moments to spend with my mate,” I sighed, grabbing myself up, changing into my wolf then dashing to the woods till I arrived at the hospital in my soaked attire.Arriving at Bella's room, I sat beside her, grabbing her hands and caressing them slowly. “I'd give my life for you, Bella. I just don't know why she wouldn't take it,” I sobbed, crying on my mate's hand. “Please don't leave me. I really can't do this without you,” I begged, silently praying to the Moon Goddess to also perform a miracle but I waited for five minutes, ten minu
Alpha Max's POV“You lied, didn't you?!” I growled, squeezing his jaw with so much intensity I could feel him straining to break free to avoid having a broken jaw. “She's getting worse!” I spat, tossing his head back, not caring if it hit the tree or not.“Alpha I swear! I didn't think she'd be injected with the real poison! I wouldn't dare hurt the Luna, please, believe me!” Jake begged but all for what? All his begs would not bring my Bella back, would it?“Don't bother begging me. Consider your title withdrawn and from now on, you and your whole generation are…” I was cut off by my wolf's painful tone which almost made me bend over and clench my heart in agony.“She's slipping away, Max,” he whispered. “We can't lose her. Not again,” he begged and despite my calm demeanor, sweats were forming on my forehead. I immediately knew science was useless at this point, and I had to find another way to save my mate.“I'll deal with you later,” I hissed at Jake and ordered some of my men to
Alpha Max's POV “Bella don't,” I quickly warned, my gaze fixed on Jake and Cayden. No matter how I tried to reach him through the mind link, I couldn't. It was like there was a barrier or something. Instead, I requested backup from my men and they reassured me that they would come here soon. “I'll inject myself instead,” I proposed but Luna Irene just shook her head and then chuckled lightly. “It's Bella I want… not you,” she said and motioned to the syringe on the floor. “The pain you’d feel from losing your beloved mate is enough for me,” she added then faced Bella. “Pick it up, Bella,” she said and Bella nodded, bending down and then picking it up. “Luna Irene please,” I started begging. “Don't do this.” I pleaded but it all fell on deaf ears. “If you're trying to stall, know that the timer is ticking,” she chuckled, and it only intensified the pain Bella and I felt since we were already connected. Even Alpha Callum, in his weakened, stroke-like state, could only beg and sh
Bella's POV As he left the room, I exchanged a worried glance with Max, who seemed to share my concerns about what lay ahead. "I'll handle Louis," Max assured, and I helped him to the bed. Together, we made calls to Peron and his men. We told Peron to be watchful as Louis might vent his anger on anyone or anything and he wasn't exempted. After that, we told the men to watch Louis and hold him if he tried anything stupid. Once we were done, I heard Max wince and although it was faint, my heart still broke knowing he was in pain because of me. Like that wasn't enough, I noticed his shirt was stained with blood and that only meant one thing, his wounds reopened once again because of me. “Max,” I began to sob, seeing him trying to fight the pain. “Let me call the doctor,” I sobbed, about to leave but Dessa stopped me. “There's little the doctor can do, Bella. They need us. His wolf needs us,” she pleaded and I just remained there like a statue. Although I knew it might happen soon,
Bella's POV Seeing as he was still alive, I called some men. "Take Alpha Callum to the hospital. He needs medical attention." “Yes Luna,” they chanted, taking both my parents away. "You did what you had to do, Bella,” Max coaxed, patting my back and I just wrapped my hands around him.. “I'm sorry,” I cried, apologizing because he almost died, and lost his father because of me. “I'm sorry.” Max, his strength unwavering despite the pain, gently lifted my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. "You don't have to apologize, Bella. You saved us. I'm grateful that it's finally over and we know the real truth." The mixture of gratitude and concern in Max's eyes offered a reassuring anchor amid the storm of emotions I was facing in me. "Get yourself together. Think about our son, Cayden. He needs his mom," Max urged. Nodding through tears, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the challenges ahead. Cayden's innocent face flashed in my mind, a reminder that the fight was not just for me
Bella's POV Max, blood staining his side from the earlier gunshot, stood defiant. "I won't let you harm her, Irene." "Shut up!" She fired at him when we weren't looking. "I'll kill her and there's nothing you,.or anyone would do about it. This foolish girl ruined my life." "Irene stop," I heard Alpha Callum grunt but she wasn't having it. Finally, she spoke, her voice a haunting whisper. "You want to know why, don't you?" Luna Irene's gaze shifted to all those present, her words a chilling revelation. "The truth behind the years of deception and hatred." Max, though injured, stood firm, urging her to reveal the hidden layers of her torment. Luna Irene took a deep breath, as if preparing to expose the deepest recesses of her soul. "It started long before Isabella was born," she began, her eyes reflecting the pain of a buried past. "I was to be mated to another Alpha, the man I loved, the man who stole my heart. But then, circumstances changed." Luna Irene's narrative unfolded lik
Bella's POV “Bella run,” he choked, with blood all over but I was too shocked to move an inch. Did my mom just try to kill me? All of a sudden, Max and his men rushed in, some went to my dad, and some went to my mom, who was still trying to reach her gun. “What's going on?” My voice broke as I tried to comprehend what was happening. “That was a mistake right? She tried to shoot him instead, right?” I asked, wanting to rush to my mother but Max stopped me, holding me tight, and I immediately burst into tears. “It's a lie! She wouldn't have! She loves me! My mother wouldn't do that!” I yelled crying and hitting Max's chest to let me go and help my mother. “You can't die now, Irene,” I heard my father's voice and I turned around to see him, removing the bullet in her. “She has to know the truth! Bella has to.” He coughed. The world blurred as Max held me firmly, restraining my desperate attempt to reach my mother. Tears streamed down my face, blurring the image of Luna Irene lying
Bella's POV The hospital room was a sterile cocoon, isolating us from the outside world. Luna Irene, weakened but resilient, squeezed my hands in acknowledgment of the pact we had just made. As the doctor approached, gently urging us to give her some time to rest, Max and I exchanged a knowing glance. "We'll be outside," Max said, standing up and gesturing for me to follow him. Once in the hallway, away from prying ears, Max spoke first. "Bella, I think your mother is right. Callum won't stop until he gets what he wants. We need to plan carefully." My mind raced with conflicting thoughts, torn between the values I held and the harsh reality that demanded action. "I can't believe it has come to this," I murmured, more to myself than to Max. He placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Sometimes, circumstances force us to make choices we never thought we'd face. It doesn't define who we are; it's about survival." I nodded, absorbing his words. "We need to act fast, Max. Every momen