"Bella, what nonsense are you talking about?! Are you implaying that I...?!! The Lycan snarled loudly. He grabbed me by the collar and lifted me off the ground. "You cheated Jasper?! You cheated on...her?! On your fated mate. Do you Holloways hold anything sacred?!" His eyes were flickering with
Chad's POV "Chad, your aura is out of control. Your anger is tangible at the moment." I was outside her door with Dane. My rage hadn't subsided, not even for a bit. The way he was dragging her by her hair like she was a ragged doll almost led me to commit murder. "I am going to kill him, Dane! Why did her guars abandon her?!" Dane sighed. "Alpha Terrence ordered them. They were some of the older guards since you requested them to be mated. They're still more inclined to the council's old rules and costumes. They thought Alpha Jasper had all the rights to his mate. They will be in the dungeons for a week." A growl escaped me, and I punched the wall. "Chad, the wall is pure concrete. You're bleeding now." Dane shook his head. "You know what, Dane? This was all your fault. I shouldn't have listened to you. I didn't have to go to Royal City. I should have been here to prevent that moron from hurting her. Now she is inside there getting her knees bandaged by Dr. Sarah. Her eyes were al
I knocked on the door softly and turned the doorknob. It was unlocked. I made sure to lock it when I closed. "Chad!" Bella beamed. She was sitting on the sofa. she was wearing silk pajama shorts with a matching short rob on top. Anger rushed through me when I saw her bandaged knees and some scratche
Bella's POV Chad looked at me intently after what I said. Rejecting a fated mate was not common. It was frowned upon and, in most cases, punishable. The only acceptable reason to reject a mate was that if said mate was cheating or was abusive. But even then, outstanding proofs were required in ord
Chad Jasper was now back on his feet. He stared coldly towards Bella. Bella held his gaze, defiantly. Staring an alpha directly in the eyes was a form of challenge in itself. I could see Jasper's jaw ticking. He hated my closeness to Bella. That much was clear, too bad for him, he lost his chance. I looked at Bella, standing closer to me . She had such gracious beauty. Jasper will not let her go without a fight. "Are you refusing my command, Alpha Jasper?" I asked threateningly. "Accept the rejection!" He sneered. "There's nothing to refuse or accept. She's just confused. I blame it on her pregnancy hormones. I will be lenient. After all, it was me who put that child in her womb." He was still trying to mark his territory, claiming his rights over her for everyone to hear. Cobalt growled. "I'll go to the Royal City Bella, and if by tomorrow morning you haven't come to me, I will take my case to the council and claim you back. I'm giving you a chance to come back as my Luna,
Bella My cheeks turned red when I heard the door reopen. I didn't have to turn around to know it was him. I could feel his eyes burning through my skin. The strong connection I felt with him scared me. My pregnancy hormones have no business having crazy thoughts about Lycan King Chad. He closed th
Bella Chad stiffened when he heard the woman. He didn't let go of my hand, but he avoided my eyes. My heart skipped. He told me he didn't have a mate. Who could this woman be? The woman's eyes jumped from me to Chad in bewilderment. Her fake smile looked like it was hurting her physically. "My King?" She tilted her head inquisitively. Her elegant two-piece suit fitted her like a glove, with a skirt just above the knee. The woman meant power and status. "This is Luna Bella Lockwood of White Claw Pack. She will be staying at the palace temporarily." I felt inner satisfaction when he called me by my maiden name along with my birth pack. Chad turned to me, his eyes sofetening. "Bella, welcome to the Royal Palace. You can stay as long as you..." "Aren't you going to introduce me, my King?" The woman interrupted with a forced chuckle. Chad looked at her, I saw his jaw tightening. "Lorna Ferguson, daughter of Alpha Terrence, an Honorable member of the Royal Parliament." Chad said wi
Chad's POV When Cobalt urged me to go to her, I didn't think it twice. My wolf's connection to her was growing rapidly day by day. I ran through the hallways, searching for her until her sweet scent reached me. Something was not feeling right. It was as if I could sense her restlessness. Just as I
Bella's POV The Alpha King looks into my eyes as he speaks to me. I could feel Chad's anger building at the blatant audacity of the Natbian King. The Natbian King was extraordinarily attractive. I wondered why he didn't have a mate. "I have a propotition of my own if you want to hear it." Alpha
Chad's POV I saw the flicker of fear flashing in Arona's eyes, but she stood her ground to keep her charade going. I was so proud of my Bella. She was standing up for her family and being pretty good at it. Bella was fierceless and not afraid to put anyone in their rightful place. The fire in her
Bella's POV Arona stood tall with a hand on her hip, ready for her showdown like ways. Chad held me closer to his side, but I pulled myself free, and I stood in front of him. Lava was running through my veins. She had no right to talk about my family. I looked at her fiercely, waiting for her repl
Bella's POV When I saw the strange woman walk inside Chad's office, I had a bad feeling, but when I saw Dane coming out and leaving them alone, my heart plummeted. I had enough traumatic experiences with men cheating in their office. I took a breath, trying to relax. Chad isn't like Jasper. He wou
Chad's POV I woke up with a loud gasp as I raised my head up. I was still chained on the chair. Dr. Straus sprinted towards me with a worried face. "My King, you've awaken!" He took the keys out of his white coat and started unlocking the silver locks with gloves on. Relief rushed through me as t
Bella's POV I was waiting impatiently for Chad. Tonight was the full moon. I was hoping he could be my second chance mate if the Goddess grants me another one. Elise hands me a tea to calm my nerves, but she was as nervous as I was. "Here, Bella drink. You're so restless. It's not good for the
Chad's POV The day I was going to tell Bella the truth, Cobalt became even more erratic. I drank some Wolfsbane, but still, it would be impossible for my closest people not to notice that something was wrong with me. I went to the palace's secret chambers, almost stumbling on my feet. I went throu
Bella's POV I changed into a pair of jeans with an off the shoulder sweater. My belly has started to show more, but I don't want my pregnancy to gain attention during the competition. I use my ring to conceal my bump. I look on the mirror, and the illusion of a flat stomach reflects on the mirror
Chad's POV I rubbed my hand on my face, still unsure of what to do. How? It was way too soon. Does that mean my time was shortened as well? There is a possibility. The think is, I only drank wolfsbane yesterday because Cobalt was not being himself. I thought of Bella and my heart sank. If something happens to her, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. I went inside my office and called the number back. He answered on the first ring. "Dr. Strauss, where is he now? What do you mean you don't know!" I boomed. That's seriously irresponsible from your part. He knows better not to show himself here before the full moon." "My king, he threatened me. I had to let him go, but he was being himself rest assured. He wouldn't do anything stupid." Dr. Strauss' voice trembled over the phone. "He better won't, or I will hold you responsible. Come back to the palace and be ready for anything." I ordered him and hung up. My brother Hendrick has regained his sanity sooner than in previous t