Bella's fated mate, Jasper, has been away for three months. All Alphas had been summoned by the Lycan king to the battlefield of a war against a neighboring country. Bella anxiously waits for her husband to come back. After 5 years of agonizing wait and yearning, she is finally pregnant. Jasper, her mate, comes back bearing terrible news. Her Alpha father and two brothers died on the battlefield. She couldn't believe that 3 of the most powerful Alphas she knew would have met their death in such a manner. The devastating news broke Bella's heart. They were the only family she knew. She had never met her mother, but her father and brothers raised her and trained her to be the strong Alpha female she was now. Bella couldn't even find support in her cold and distant mate, Jasper. She was used to his cold demeanor, but she thought they were happy together. She could've never imagined she had been living a lie. When she was at her lowest, Sadie, her childhood friend, confessed to her, that she had been Jasper's mistress for 5 years and informed her of their plans to overtake Bella's former pack as well as making Sadie Jasper's new Luna. That's what they wanted to believe, but they had underestimated Bella and what she was capable of. They will all have to face her wrath and that of an unthinkable ally.
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I was dreading to go back to the pack’s hospital, but I hadn’t been feeling well. Dr Janna entered the room again. She had insisted on doing a pregnancy test. “Dr Janna, how is the result today?” I already knew the answer, and I have learned the hard way not to have any expectations. Not to mention that Jasper has been away for three months, summoned to war by the Lycan King, along with all other Alphas. The chances of me being pregnant were null. There is nothing I yearn more in this world than to have a pup, but for five years since I have been mated to my Alpha Jasper, all I ever heard was, ‘not pregnant.’ Each time I hear it, I feel like a permanently embedded knife twists my insides. Barren, the pack members would whispered behind my back, but I can’t stop them. I can’t punish them for telling the truth. I closed my eyes and touched my belly. Willing a child appear inside my womb. How wonderful it would be to quiet down all those gossipers. The whispers won’t follow me anymore. The pack members wouldn’t look at me with scorn or pity. “Is our Luna cursed? Five years and no heir? I would be ashamed if I were her.” “Are the Luna and Alpha even fated mates? I don’t think so. But what other reason can there be for Alpha to marry her? She is barren. He should reject her.” “I heard her family is very powerful. Alpha married her only for that reason. We need an heir. We are already powerful. He doesn't need her.” Every single day, all those whispers would gnaw at my insides. Does Jasper even know about them? The pack members didn’t even care to get their facts right. Yes, my father and brothers were really powerful, but Jasper and I are fated mates. We love each other. I needed my family so much right now, but they all have gone to war at the northern border. Dr. Janna kept reading the results, but then her frowned turned into a bright smile. “ Congratulations, Luna! You are pregnant!” Janna’s eyes were watering as she broke the news. “Janna, you don’t have to lie to me just to make me happy." I know I was hopeful, but I’m already used to hearing the bad news. Janna was one of the few friends I had made in this pack. She and her mate Beta Luca had been front row witnesses of my struggle to conceive. “Luna, you are really pregnant!” She showed me the result. Positive! I read the test paper again and again. That was true! Thank you, Goddess! "You are carrying the heir of Riverbank pack in your womb,” Jenna said with excitement. My tears started running. I hugged the test to my chest. Please Goddess don’t wake me up if this is just a dream. But, it was true, I’m finally pregnant! My first thought was to tell Jasper. He will be thrilled. He would have celebrated with me if he was here. He had mentioned kids, an heir, at the beginning of our marriage. Our dream will finally become true. What a great surprise I will be giving him when he comes back. “Please Janna, don’t say a word to anyone. I want Jasper to hear it from me.” Janna nodded, and I left the hospital immediately. I didn’t think I would be able to keep this news inside my chest for long. I needed to call Jasper. I took the main road towards the Alpha’s mansion when I saw several SUVs parked there. I easily recognized Jasper’s car. Goddess, this day was getting better and better. Jasper was back! As I walked closer, I could see the outline of Jasper’s tall and imposing figure as he untangled my friend Sadie’s arms from around his neck. Jasper almost pushed her when he saw me, I bet he was as excited to see me as I was. “Jasper!” I whispered yelled as I jumped to his arms. A clash of emotions threatened to burst from my chest as I inhaled the familiar scent of Jasper. I locked my legs around his waist as I claimed his lips. One of his hands clasped firmly around my waist, and the other one buried in my hair, our tongues collided in an explosive kiss, trying to make up for 3 months away from each other. Sadie cleared her throat, and Jasper let go of me. We were slightly panting. He put me down. My baby blue eyes locked with his Hazel ones. He cleared his throat. In all of our years together, this was one of the very few times I saw him lose control. His cold mask was back on. “Jasper.” I said breathlessly, trying to relax, but the kiss, my pregnancy, his presence, all the emotions were bursting out of my chest. “I have good ne…” “Bella.” He lifted his hand about to touch my face, but he stopped midwa, letting it fall again. He didn’t look happy. “What?” I asked, letting him go first. The good news will come later. “I’m the bearer of bad news, Bella.” His eyes were avoiding me. He rubbed his chin with one of his hands, and then he passed his fingers through his hair. He did that a lot when something was worrying him. “What is it, Jasper? Is the war not over? Do you have to go back?” He studied me for a second. His tall figure loomed over me. “Your father and both of your brothers didn’t make it.” I froze, unable to move or articulate any words. My brain broke down, unable to process that sentence. The buzzing in my ears intensified. “Bella! Are you okay?” Dead my family, is dead? “Bella!” Jasper shook my shoulders, bringing me back to reality. My teary eyes locked with his intense ones. “Tell me is not true.” I whimpered. The pressure in my chest was making it impossible to breathe. I could not withstand this pain. My chest was tearing apart. I was a mess, and tears were running down my eyes. My body went limp, unable to support myself any longer, and I slid to the ground. Jasper caught me before I fell and held me tight. “I’m sorry.” He whispered. My mouth opened, unable to articulate any word. My chest rose and felt rapidly, and the air left from my lungs, but I managed to say one thing before everything went black. “Who killed them?”An uneasiness creeps into my gut as I tug at my shirt's collar for the umpteenth time. Dane looks at me, and knowing me too well, he senses something is wrong with me. "Don't tell me you're nervous. This is just the legal union. She's been yours since the moment you saw her at that cavern." He pads my back with a smirk. His tux stretches against his burly frame, and I smirk back at him. "Elise managed to make you look decent for once," I remark, lightening the mood. Trent and Ace came in carrying their gurgling pups. I can definitely picture myself with 2 or three pups. All of them with Bella's eyes. "What!" Dane suddenly received a mind link. "Elise is being rushed to the hospital! So soon!" He panics. He lost his first mate to childbirth "She’s with Grace,” Fort burst in, followed by Tessa and Lira. Dane was already heading out the door. The women grabbed the babies from their dads and also started to leave. "I will return to Bella, and Lira will check on Elise," Tessa sa
Bella's POV I wake up from a long sleep, sitting up abruptly. “Chad!” I exclaim. He stirs beside me and wraps his arms around my waist. “Today is the wedding! I have so many things to do!” He simply tightens his hold. “Come back to bed, ma chérie,” he says in that husky voice that always makes me crave him. I push his hand away, and the blankets slip to my feet. “Not today. Everything needs to be perfect. I finally get to mark you.” That wakes him up; he quickly gets off the bed, but before I can move away, he grabs me by the waist, pulling me flush against him. “You’ll at least shower with me, won’t you?” His breath is hot against my ear, sending tingles through my body. My resolve melts instantly. “Okay, but we need to be quick,” I say breathlessly. “I’m ready!” he replies with a devilish smile, pointing at the appalling bulge in his boxers. "The shower, I meant," I reply. My breath hitched when he lifted me up. He tore my nightgown off and tossed it aside. In no time, I
Hudson's POV Arona flinches as I throw another crystal vase against the wall. Since my return, she has not been any help. I can see her struggling to hold back the urge to say, "I told you so," but she knows better than to provoke me when I'm in this fucking mood. Camilla glances at me and sighs. Ever since I arrived, I have been berating everyone nonstop. A warrior enters the living room, fear clearly visible on his face. “A... Alpha King. None of the men made it back to North Natbia.” I snarled and grabbed him by the collar, throwing him against the wall. He landed on top of the shattered glass. Arona snickered from behind. I turned around, pinning her with a menacing stare. The warrior scrambles to his feet and flees the scene. I was still seething. I had to flee Kaladia like a coward. My warriors stood no chance against Bella, and my useless mother was unwilling to confront her. Therefore, I had to leave Bella and everything else behind. “What kind of witches are you two?
Hendrick's POV I entered the room as soon as Chad left. The air still reeked of sex, and I felt a sharp sting of jealousy. Lycans have a much stronger sense of smell than wolves. I felt Bella's scent as I approached the bed—she smells exquisite. That natural aroma of hers calms both me and Chaos. I sat on the chair to gaze at her like a fucking stalker. She stirred in her sleep. Her wolf could sense me, but she did not feel threatened by me. She sleeps peacefully. I resisted the urge to brush the silky strands of hair away from her face. Her pillowy lips are slightly parted as she breathes softly. The palace is bustling with activity, all in preparation for her wedding to Chadwick. My jaw tightens. This infatuation has had to go. She's my brother's mate. The one and only, not a second chance mate, but the one the Goddess intended for him. Holloway signed his death sentence with what he did. I know my brother. He does not forgive easily, especially when it comes to her. Hence, m
**Bella's POV** After Dane shared the great news, I got up from Chad's lap and placed the plate of food on the table. I had been so hungry earlier. Although I usually don’t eat much meat, I felt like I could eat everything on the table. Chad had been feeding me tiny bites when Dane walked in, and I noticed the amused glint in his eyes at the sight of us. Everyone at the palace saw Chad as the big bad wolf, but he was so sweet to me. "So, he's gone!" I exclaimed with excitement. "It seems so," Chad replied, leaning back on the couch and crossing his legs in a figure-four position. "We won't let our guard down, though. Don't forget that he is working with a witch." He focused his gaze on me, and I felt my cheeks flush as I averted my eyes. I grabbed the glass of wine Rose had served earlier and welcomed the bittersweet taste. "I will reinforce the security around the palace. People from neighboring packs have started to arrive for your wedding," Dane said before excusing himself
Chad's POV I witnessed everything in those fleeting seconds from a distance. The chaos that unfolded was overwhelming. Her power was immeasurable; she tore through the magic barriers fiercely. My warriors stood helplessly. There was nothing else to do. She eliminated the threat singlehandedly. Now, I cradle her in my arms inside the car as she sleeps like an angel, not as the terrifying witch who just obliterated an army of warriors. The small lashes on her supple skin finally heal, and I clench my jaw at seeing them. The dried blood that smeared her skin had already begun to flake away. Hendrick speeds past on his motorcycle. He knows what Bella is capable of, so he had no doubts when he took her to that place. I can't help but feel jealous of their closeness. Why does she trust him with her secret and not me? Dane pulls through the castle gates, and I leave the car carrying Bella. As we pass by the common room, the women gasp and look in horror as they see Bella covered in bl
Bella's POV As we approach the crumbling, abandoned building, my heart races like a wild drum in my chest. The eerie silhouette of the structure looms before us, its broken windows resembling dark, unblinking eyes. Despite the unsettling ambiance, my real fear lies not in what might be lurking within those walls but in the possibility of Chad discovering my location. Tonight, I plan to unravel all my secrets to him, a daunting task that sends a flutter of anxiety through me. I rub my palms together, feeling the cool air against my skin, a stark contrast to the warmth of my apprehension. Hendrick catches my gaze, a playful smirk dancing on his lips. “Don’t tell me you’re getting scared? Bella, you single-handedly subdued the four men who tried to kidnap you in Royal City,” he teases, his confidence radiating like a beacon. Though my stomach twists slightly, I can't help but quirk my lips at his words. “Well, I didn’t mean to kill them. I was just learning to harness my newfound p
Chad's POV I scrubbed my hands under the harsh stream of water, watching the crimson droplets swirl down the drain, remnants of a tense interrogation fading into nothingness. The North Natbians were attempting to breach our borders, and one of their spies had finally divulged unsettling information. They were on a mission to capture Bella, to deliver her to their king, and every one of them carried her picture, a haunting reminder of the stakes at play. Frustration boiled within me, and I slammed my fist against the wall, the sound echoing like thunder in the sterile room. The realization that he could hold Bella hostage, forcing my hand and sealing Kaladia's fate, ignited a fire of desperation in my chest. “Chad, I know you’re trying to protect Bella, but she needs to understand the peril she’s in,” Dane insisted, his expression taut with concern. "I will talk to her," I snapped, my voice rough with guilt. I hated the thought of burdening her with fear. I felt like I was failing
**Bella's POV** I rummage through the drawer for the fourth time, knowing I left Jasper's letter inside. However, the envelope containing my son’s sonogram is nowhere to be found. I hear Rose’s footsteps approaching, and I turn to face her. "Queen Luna, the team from Lynne Wayne has arrived for your final dress fitting!" Rose announces with enthusiasm. I glance at my Audemars Piguet Royal watch, a recent gift from Chad, and I remind myself that I am finally marrying him and claiming him as my own. Butterflies flutter in my stomach at the thought. "Thank you, Rose. I’ll be there in a few minutes. Make sure to inform the Lunas as well," I instruct firmly. Rose nods and exits. When I step into the spacious fitting room, my friends eagerly await me. "Bella, your dress is absolutely stunning! You definitely have to design my dress too!" Elise declares. “Of course I will,” I reply confidently as the assistant zips up my dress. The skirt sparkles with tiny diamonds, my shoulders bar
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