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Bella's POV I know my cheeks must be crimson red. I'm sitting on Chad's left at the dinner table. Chad is looking dangerously handsome as always. The white shirt he's wearing is unbuttoned at the chest, leaving me a clear view of his tattoos. It is also folded at the sleeves. His strong arms are covered in tattoos, as well. It doesn't help that I keep thinking about his promise for tonight. A delicious discomfort is building between my thighs, making me squeeze them tight. "Anty Bella, you look red." Piper's chirpy voice brought me back to reality. I touched my face as everyone stared at me. Somehow, I managed to blush even more. "Are you feeling alright?" Chad's low whisper makes my skin vibrate. "Perhaps you want to retire a little earlier." He gives me a knowing look and winks at me. He brought my hand to his lips and kissed it. I felt his tongue on my skin, and I wish I could mindlink him to stop before he aroused me even more. "Do you want me to go with you, Bella?" Eli
Chad's POV "That's my good girl." She was laying on the bed like an offering. Her glistening pink pussy in whole display. I deserve a medal for being able to control myself. All I wanted to do was to bury my cock inside her pussy and ride her to oblivion. I grabbed the two red silk ties I brought with me. "Do you trust me, beautiful?" She nodded. "Yes, I do." Her soft voice was a mere whisper. "I need to tie you if we're going to do this." Her eyes were wide, but I didn't sense any fear. Surprisea and curiosity maybe, definitely arousal. Her scent was driving me crazy. "Why?" My beautiful Bella asked. "Because I'm hanging by a thread, and if you touch me, I will lose the last bit of control I have. If that happens, I may end up marking you, and we can't have that, not yet." She nods and puts her arms up next to both sides of her head. I carefully tie both ties on each of her wrists and fasten them up on each pole of the bed. "Are you going to fuck me Chad?" She speaks with a fe
Bella's POV "Bella, that diamond necklace is exquisite." Elise said in awe of the diamond necklace Chad had given me this morning. He also gave me a diamond tiara that was part of a matching set with the necklace. Chad's fingers burned in my skin when he put the necklace around my neck. He put my hair over my shoulder before putting the necklace around my neck. When he finished fastening it, he kissed my nape. A shiver ran down my spine. Memories of last night made me blush. He was so tender and passionate. He keeps treating me with caution, though. Like I'm breakable. I wanted to spend all night with him. I wanted to taste his cock and make him come with my mouth. I stole glances of his impressive manhood last night. I wondered how it would feel when he finally fucked me. He had held back a lot. The intensity of his gaze and raggedy breath did not match his careful touches. There was a moment when he was face deep between my legs, and his eyes met mine, my breath caught in m
Bella's POV "What gave you the right to come to my home and make demands, Hudson?!" Chad's aura was immeasurable. The waves of its powerful strength were sofocating. The foreign Alpha King let his aura out, too. It was dark and ominous but in no way closer to Chad's. Princess Arona smirked, enjoying the display of male testosterone. ""What?" Alpha King Hudson asked. "Are you going to let your people die just because you don't want to accept my sister, out of spite?!" The murmurs intensified. "What kind of king would leave their people to suffer?" The King Hudson turned around with his hands open, staring on everyone's faces. "Lycan King Chad cannot do this to his people!" Someone said. Many people agreed. "I always thought King Chad was a fair king." Another woman from the crowd said. So far, almost everyone seems to want that match to happen. "What does he have to lose? He doesn't even have a mate, and he is 36 already." The Hall was buzzing with all kinds of criticism. Ch
Chad's POV I didn't stop walking until we were back inside Bella's room. I set her down, and I buried my nose on the crook of her neck, Inhaling her peaches and cream scent, mixed with the vanilla and honey scent of her hair. It calmed me down. That's why mates were so necessary, and in my heart, Bella was my true mate, given to me by the Goddess or not. She was mine. Hudson and his sister can thank Bella that they're still alive. Only her gentle touch calmed me enough not to rip their heads off and tear their hearts out. Images flashed in my mind of my hands, holding each of their still beating hearts as blood ran down my arms. That would have been beautiful. "Are you alright, Chad?" Her soothing voice brought me back. I kissed her neck in the spot where I'm going to mark her soon, and then I stepped back. Jasper's mark is already gone. I smiled with satisfaction. "I am fine, Ma Petite. You can have your little fun with the competition. But just so you know, no matter who win
Bella's POV I was standing at the center of the stage, face to face with Arona. I looked up at her as she smirked. Her almond shaped green eyes narrowed even more as she looked at me with disdain. She looked regal with her blond ponytail. It was braided and hanging over one of her shoulders. She had a toga like golden dress, and her arms were adorned with golden bracelets. The audience once again had divided opinions. I could hear the hush voices behind me. "Luna Bella's beauty is blinding, and she is the Lycan king true mate." A person said proudly. "But Princess Arona is a powerful royal, a more suitable match for our king. Will the king protect our country with his fated mate's beauty?" The other person sneered. "But the mate bond is sacred. It is forbidden to reject one's mate without reason!" The other person retorted. "And what about the prisoners? They are our people. I have fate that my son is alive and among them. The king should put his kingdom and his people
Chad's POV Bella's scent was an aphrodisiac to my senses. I suckled on her sweet neck, wishing I could mark her. The way every unmated male kept staring at her almost made me lose control on live TV. Hell, she looked so ravishing. Even the mated males looked interested in her. Fucking Jasper was there too, still lurking around, and Hudson never took his eyes off of her. Once all of this is over, I will gauge his eyes out, and I will make his sister eat them. 'Mine! Kill them all now! If she was marked, they would know better.' Growled Cobalt. I blocked him from my thoughts, enjoying Bella's soft and warm body. Enjoying the sweetness of her skin and her soft moans. She grinds against my iron hard shaft, careassing my body, and my control starts wavering. that's when Cobalt starts to push, trying to take control. I feel my canines elongating. I parted off of Bella's trembling form rather fast, startling her. She needs to get away from me. Her intoxicating scent is a magnetic pull,
Bella's POV "Well, well. Luna Bella?" I turned around and found myself face to face with the Alpha King. He oozes power and enigma. His black hair is tussled like he had passed his hands many times through it, or maybe a woman did. His enigmatic blue eyes looked me up and down. "I'm sorry, Alpha King. I got lost. I should go." I said as I started to walk away. He grabbed me by the arm firmly, and I had no choice but to stay in place. I stared down at the hand that was still holding me. "I suggest you unhand me, King Hudson. My mate is very possessive." He chuckled and let go of me. "With a woman like you, I think I would be as possessive as well." His eyes wandered down my face and body. I knew this look of uninvited interest that often times I caught on men when they looked at me. I sidestep him and continued to walk towards the garden. "I wanted to let you know that I accept. I accept to let the prisoners go as you requested once the competition is over." I stopped. Would h
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
Chad's POV It had been weeks since I forced Jasper Holloway to go back to Riverbank's Pack with his mate and daughter. Bella stopped me from killing Jasper, just like I had been itching to do for a long time. Only Bella's intervention and the fact that he has a pup now saved him. Bella did not want a fatherless pup in her conscience. It had been the first time we had fought. I hated every minute of it. I stormed out of my office when Dane mindlinked me. Jasper Holloway had intercepted Bella outside the maternity hospital. She had accompanied Elise for her prenatal checkup. When Dane met them outside, Holloway was practically dragging Bella by the arm. I had given the order to throw him out of the city, and he dared to think he could take Bella away with him. I lost it when I got to the scene. "Get your filthy hands off of my mate!!" I snarled as I lunged at him, claws out and elongated teeth. Cobalt demanded blood, and I was going to deliver. I will paint the Palace's grounds wi
**Camilla's POV** I watched from the shadows as the Lycan roared furiously. That she-wolf, Sadie, had slapped the Princess. Sadie had played a key role in my plan, but I no longer needed her. I made sure her pup never made it out of the ICU. She had to pay for gloating when the Princess lost that wolf's spawn. That pup was born weak anyway, and it was her mother’s fault. She gave me her pup's blood from the womb to create the potion that killed the Princess's pup. It's a shame that the Princess, being too soft-hearted, cured the pup already. She will soon learn that kindness is futile. "Who hurt you?!" the Lycan asked her again, kissing her reddened cheek softly. Even though he touched her with care, I could sense his aura darkening. He was clearly furious yet treated her as if she were made of crystal. "I had a confrontation with Sadie..." The Lycan spun around and moved toward the exit, but the Princess held him back. "Chad is okay, really. I slapped her back." The Lycan seemed t
Bella's POV I passed by the common room on my way out. Elise and Grace were there. Grace looks so much better after giving her the amulet. She has even asked me to be her baby's godmother. Elise is a little bit farther along. I hope their babies can become friends in the future. Lira appeared as well, nursing her baby. "Are you heading out, Bella?" Lira asks. "I'm going to visit Saidie's baby at the hospital. I heard that she's not doing well." Elise stands up, with a protective hand on her belly. "Wait, you're not going alone. I don't like that woman!" She affirms, leaving no room for denial. Just then, Ace comes carrying Tessa, looking alarmed. "Her water broke!" He growls. "I'm fine. We just need to get to the hospital." Tessa tries to calm him down as he darts towards the exit. "I guess we're all going to the hospital," Lira says as she passes her baby to his nanny. "I will text Fort to let him know. I wish I had a mind link as well. " Grace sighs. Tessa i