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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 h
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 t
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
Chad's POV Bella's chest rose and fell, and a cute squeak came out of her throat. The view was formidable from up here. The exquisite dress hugged all her curves in all the right places. "You wouldn't dare?" She said, feigning indignation. I pulled her close to me and whispered in her ear. "Swe
Bella's POV Chad's eyes darkened, matching the same desired that clouded mine. He made me feel daring and wanted. I put my hands on his bulging biceps, relishing in their hardness. "That sounds decadently hot, sweetheart. But some mere silk ties will not be able to restrain me, I will need to be c
Bella's POV Sadie wanted to speak, but no words were coming out of her mouth. She looked like a fish out of the water. Arona scrunched her nose and moved slightly away from Sadie. I don't even know how she managed to get an invitation. Jasper hasn't claimed her yet, I see no mark on her neck. But if I pointed out the obvious, they will start saying I'm a snob. Arona looked between Sadie and me, noticing there was an obvious connection between us. For once, I was grateful that Jasper never took me anywhere with him. These Lunas don't know me, and Sadie is obviously well known. Everyone here must think she is Jasper's Luna. Good ridance. "Well?" Arona tapped her foot impatiently. Saidie tried to talk again, but she started coughing instead. I was not going to let her reveal my past. If Arona finds out I'm not Chad's true mate, she will use it against me. One of the Lunas started padding Sadie’s back. I really don't know any of these women, but by the end of this tea party, I will
Chad When I heard the piano keys, I was on one of the top floor balconies of the Palace. I had been keeping an eye on that Lunas' reunion. I didn't like that Bella was surrounded by strangers and so close to Arona and Jasper's mistress. I was proud to see that she was able to hold her own and was
Bella's POV The next day, I woke up with a new resolve. I was hoping to find that man and unmask him. I have a gut feeling about him. I could use my ring from afar and take his mask off, but I don't want to risk it. It would be way too obvious. Another problem would be to sneak away from Chad. I f
Chad's The first thing I felt was guiltiness for still not telling her the truth about me and my brother. Then I looked into her eyes, and the uncertainty I saw in them floored me. She had been betrayed before, and she must be thinking I could do the same. But the bastard she was with before didn
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