Bella's POV
I almost fell on top of the wounded man. It was still night before dawn. The man moaned in pain slightly. He must be one of the warriors who fought in the war. Before I disappeared from my pack, I thought of my father, and I wished to find him. I'm near the battlefield now. The weather was cold but not as bad as Jasper made everyone believe. I put my arms around me. The night was chilly. I needed to find a safe place to spend the rest of the night. I looked at the warrior on the floor. He must have fought side by side with my father and brothers. They were all protecting our country. The least I could do was to help him. Moving him wouldn't be easy. The soldier was impressive. With massive hands and muscles. Even wounded on the floor, he looked threatening. I played with the ring on my left hand. It belonged to my mother. My father told me how the ring worked, but he never wanted me to use it. He was always overprotective of me on that matter. I had already exposed myself when I used it to get away from Jasper. At least this is for a good cause. I kneeled closer to the soldier. Rubbing some of my blood on the ring, I wished for a sheltered place close by. We appeared inside a cave. I rummaged inside my bag and grabbed a small blanket to put under his head. The light of dawn was shining through the cave's entrance. He was breathtakingly handsome, like a God. I found myself shuddering as I studied his face. I couldn't resist touching his perfectly defined features. When I touched his cheek, I felt like an electric current was coming from my hand. I retracted my hand instantly, but his eyes flew open. His golden eyes pierced through mine. They were cold and menacing, but they seemed to soften when he saw me. "I won't hurt you." I said. "I will take care of you.!" He blinked a few times before his eyes closed again. I gathered some wood to make a small bonfire. The rest of the hours flew by as I spent them taking care of the handsome warrior. With the use of my ring. I gathered everything I needed to treat his wounds. If my father were here, he would've been appalled. I had used my ring so many times in one day, more than I had ever used it throughout my entire life. "By the third day, the warrior seemed to be better. His wounds were starting to heel. The herbal medicine made him drowsy, though. I rarely saw him opening his eyes, but when he did, he would watch me intently, making me blush under his scrutinizing gaze. Sometimes, our eyes would lock, and I fell an increasing pull towards him. The electric tingles I felt every time I touched him were unsettling as well. He never fully woke up, though, and we were never able to have a conversation. Later that day, I was going to gather some berries. I needed to take care of myself as well. The pregnancy was making me constantly nauseous. Sometimes, I had to force myself to eat something. I came to an abrupt stop when I saw the cave surrounded by warriors. My heart plummeted to my stomach. They didn't look friendly at all. They barged inside when they saw me. The tallest, meanest one looked at me threateningly. "Search inside the cave." The burly and intimidating warrior said. He looked like he was their leader. The men scurried inside the cave, looking for something. They were dressed in a similar manner as the wounded God inside the cave. "Who are you, woman?" He asked icedly. I retreated a few steps, fearing for my baby. I wetted my lips, feeling them dried. My mouth had probably been agape. Before I could say anything, profane exclamations were heard from inside the cave. "Fuck! He's here, Dane!!" One of the soldiers yelled. The scary warrior named Dane almost pushed me when he ran inside. They were here for him. They sound happy to have found him. I saw Dane's cold Demeanor changed when he heard that the wounded God was here. "Do not leave that woman out of your sight!" He growled. I fidgeted nervously. Who were these men? They all looked dangerous and powerful. I was sure they would harm me. I was tempted to use my ring, but one of the warriors grabbed my arm. "Do not attempt anything. You don't want to make him mad." He warned menacingly. One of the men came back and dragged me forcefully inside the cave. My hands moved instinctively to my abdomen. We stopped near that Dane guy who was staring worriedly at the wounded warrior. "Who did this to him?" His voice was laced with a dangerous edge. "Speak woman, if you value your life!" He snarled. He was clenching his fists. I could feel his anger rolling out in waves. Where were they when this happened to him if he was so important to them? Usually, I would have something smart to say, but I didn't want to make this beast angrier. "I found him unconscious, and I brought him here." Before I even finished, I realized my big mistake. His eyes went wide, and then he sneered. "Do you want me to believe that a fragil woman like you carried him to this cave? Who else helped you?." He stepped closer to me, trapping me between him and the cave's wall. "Look for her accomplices. Find them!" Roared Dane. He stepped back, making me release the breath I didn't know I was holding. "There's no accomplices! I didn't do this to your... friend. You have to believe me!" I said frustratedly. He punched the wall above my head, making me flinch. He literally made a small dent on the solid rock. How strong were these people? "Oh, I know you didn't do this to my...brother. It'd take more than a weak woman to bring him down. He was clearly ambushed. Someone else helped you, and I will make you talk one way or another." What does that even mean? How did I get involved in all of this? I was just trying to help. My breaths started to quicken. His look was murderous. I was in danger. I needed to make him understand he was wrong to judge me. "That is not how it happened! You're horribly mistaken..!" I kept arguing as they all ignored me. He started barking orders to the werewolf warriors. Some of them brought a stretcher I didn't know they had. "Seize her!" He ordered, like I hadn't had been threatened since the very beginning. "You will be threated as a suspect until my brother wakes up. You better be telling the truth. Otherwise, we will not show you mercy!" My heart sank. 2 soldiers restrained me and forcibly tied my hands. I was beginning to regret having helped Dane's brother. I stared at him on the floor. Oblivious to everything that was going on. If he were awake, he would tell them, but even though he was healing, the herbs and lack of proper food weakened him. I saw them pull him out on the stretcher. He was too big for it, his legs were dangling. I was unceremoniously thrown in the back of one of their cars once we made it down the mountain. Dane had gotten impatient at my low pace and had thrown me over his shoulder when we were descending. All I could think of was my child. I can't reveal my identity to them. They would send me straight to Jasper. I praid to the Goddess that Dane's brother woke up. Only he could save me now.Dane's POV Once I sat inside the car, I let out a breath of relief. We've won the war days ago, but the king had been MIA ever since. We had kept it a secret to avoid unrest within our nation. Our King doesn't have any heirs yet. It was up to me, his Beta, to make sure he was found while maintaining order in his absence. I turned around to look at the woman in the back. She looked harmless, but we couldn't trust anyone where our king was concerned. He has many enemies who wished him dead. Who's to know they didn't send a beautiful woman like her to seduce him and deceive him. My men made a total check around the area but found no sign of anyone else there. Nevertheless, I still feel that she didn't work alone. "mmmph." The woman protested. I had gagged her earlier because she wouldn't shut up. I was avoiding any more interaction with her until the king awakened. I was not going to be deceived by those innocent looking blue eyes as well. Harming women is not something I choose to
Bella's POV I slept with one eye open. I didn't trust any of these people. At least they didn't hurt me physically, but they were starving me instead. My stomach was growling. I needed to eat something urgently. I carresed my stomach, promising my child I would find something to eat as soon as I could. The door of the cell opened with a squeaky sound, making me jump to my feet. In came Dane with a cup of steaming coffee, smelling like the heavens. The coffee, not him. My stomach growled. I was famished. I could almost taste the bitter yet smooth flavor of the coffee in my tongue. He stood right in front of me. I had to throw my head back to lock eyes with him. Goddess that coffee smelled so good. For a minute, I thought he was going to hand it to me. He just smirked. I felt the need to kick him on the shins if he weren't this stupidly tall. He doesn't look anything like his brother, though. Even their hair color ir different. Dane's hair is sandy blond, and his handsome brother h
Bella's POV As I stared impatiently around the white walls of the Pack’s clinic, bitter memories flashed through my mind. For five years, I have endured countless visits to the Dr. hoping it was the day when I finally heard the word pregnant. Something that my body has not been able to achieve to this day. Every time, I would leave the clinic feeling more worthless than the last. At first, my mate Jasper had tried to be supportive, but little by little, he had grown tired of my deception and has even told me he doesn’t care if I’m barren. That word hurt me beyond words. I refused to believe I’m incapable of creating life in my womb. My determination was stronger than nature. That’s why I’m here once again, even though my mate has been absent for 3 months. He was summoned by the Lycan King, along with all the packs' Alphas. There was unrest in the northern border. They went to fight on the battlefield to protect our country. But I was here alone fighting for my marriage. Ev
Bella's POV I awoke to the beeping of machines surrounding me. My first instinct was the well-being of my baby. Dr. Janna was there and guessed my thoughts. “Everything is alright, Luna. You passed out from distress earlier. Just rest." She padded my shoulder and stepped out. I sensed someone else in the room. It was my friend Sadie. She was flipping the pages of a magazine near the window. We grew up together in the same pack. Sadie was the daughter of my father’s Beta. Her father never let her endure the strenuous training I was put up with, so she had always seemed more fragile to me. I always tried to protect her even from the bullies at school. When I found my mate, she insisted on coming with me. Jasper was too kind to accept her. Soon, she seemed to have settled faster than I did. She saw me staring at her. I had hoped Jasper was here, but he had always disliked hospitals. What kind of death did my father and brothers have? Was anyone there to tend to their wounds? T
Jasper's POV I was feeling so relaxed after a good fuck, that I didn’t mind when Sadie didn’t move from my lap right away. I wasn’t the cuddling type. Not even with my mate, especially not with Sadie, whom I always left alone once I was done with her. She was a talker indeed. Must of the times I would just drift away without really listening to her. She was lucky she was hot. She wasn’t like my mate, though. Only Bella could make me lose control, and I didn’t like that. Sadie was like a balance in my life that helped me control the mate bond and put it at bay. After 3 long months, all I wanted to do was to rut away inside my mate, but that’s losing control. I can’t afford that. I won’t lose everything that I have worked so hard for. I will not become a pansy of the mate bond. But all I kept thinking about was Bella. After the tragic news of her family’s death, she wouldn’t be in the mood for a little time in the sack with me. I groaned. “…and you should have seen the clownish
Bella's POV Leaving the pack was not a problem. I took one of the cars designated for pack errands. No one would dare to question their Luna. Well, except Luca, Dr. Jenna’s mate and also Jasper's Beta. Luca was very protective of me. He would have asked questions that I wasn't ready to answer. I felt bad for leaving my people, but I can’t no longer be here. Jasper’s love was a lie. Soon, they will have Sadie as their Luna. A dreadful feeling in my gut had been present since I left. I can’t believe how stupid I was, I never saw this coming. All this time, they were laughing at my expense. They will all pay one day. I pressed my forehead on the steering wheel as tears clouded my vision once again. I caressed my still flat stomach to find the strength I so badly needed to continue. I was feeling weak. I had no idea how my legs were still carrying me. Today, I lost the four most important people in my life, Jasper being one of them. I had nowhere else to go, but to my birth pack.