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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. However, I was proud to see that she was able to hold her own and was not easily bullied. Bella started playing Moonlight, but then she switched to a different song, one that I swear I had heard before a long time ago. I just don't remember when or where. I let myself drift away as she played the song, caressing my soul. She was mesmerizing. Bella touches every fiber of my being. "Your Luna is full of surprises, King Chad," Dane said with a sideways smile. He was here too, keeping an eye on Elise and minding Peggy while Elise was busy. "Did you recognize the song she switched to in the middle?" I asked, hoping that he did. "Not a clue, but it was an excellent combination. She first started with a sad song and ended with a happy one." It reall
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 felt a pang in my heart. Chad is naturally possessive, and I don't like keeping secrets from him, but if I tell him what I suspect and it turns out that I was mistaken, he will just assume I'm becoming paranoid. After all, if the guard was who I think he is, he wouldn't have ignored me. No way, when my brothers are as possessive and protective as Chad. But his scent felt so familiar, although it was mixed with something else. The only explanation for a scent to change is when a person gets marked and mated, but my brothers haven't found their mates yet. A knock on my door brings me back from my thoughts. Rose walks in before I answer. "Good morning, Luna." Rose said, with a chirping
Chad's POV The reports Dane has been getting from our spies are worrisome. There has been an ongoing investigation into my ambush and the attack on Bella's family. Our suspicions have been correct, and they are connected. I have three suspects right now, but I need proof. There was definitely rogue involvement, but who is their boss? Dane and I sit in the underground bar. This is one of my secret meeting places. The entrance to this place is through a human church. Fort, a man I fully trust and one of my best spies, is sitting across from Dane and me. He is pissed about the information he's relaying to me. "This was an inside job, my King. I spent all of these weeks in North Natbia and couldn't find anything about the Lockwoods' attack or yours. This means the ambush was planned on our side." Fort gulps his tequila shot and slams the small glass on the table. "Is that so?...." I suspected something of the sort. "Hudson being here can complicate things. My enemies will want to
Bella's POV Today is finally the day of the first competition. I decided to wear another exclusive dress from House LW. It was a taupe gown that popped out my eye color. It exposed my right leg and showed some cleavage. I had spent all morning with Elise, Lira, and Tessa getting ready. We went to
Bella's POV Arona waited until the round of applause died. She looked confident. Her aura was at maximum potence, enveloping every single member of the audience. She wanted them to feel her power. On her exquisite red strappless gown, she had put her 4 military medals on the left side of her chest
Chad's POV Bella takes the mic from Ferragano with confidence. All of these vultures here are waiting for her to fall and shred her to pieces. Not on my watch. What's mine is Bella's as well. Hell, she owns everything now, including my heart and my life. I look around, and I l see the Alpha King s
Bella's POV The votes on the screens were moving rapidly. Chad held me firmly at his side as we both stared at one of the huge tv screens above. I suddenly fell a chill run through my body, and I buried my face on Chad's chest. It wasn't the first time I felt someone looking at me and provoking th
Chad's POV I tried thinking if I ever met Apha Maxwell's Luna, but nothing came to my mind. Although, I probably did meet her if Alpha Maxwell ever brought her to the palace. I took off my jacket, and I put it around Bella's shoulders. Her beautiful, perky, round tits kept tempting me, but I want
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 informatio
**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
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 wa
**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 w
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 w
Bella's POV I lay naked on top of Chad, resting my cheek on his chest, listening to his steady breathing. He caresses my arm lazily with one hand while playing with my hair with the other. I draw circles on his pectorals with my finger. I was a spent and satisfied mess. I sighed with contentment.
Chad's POV 'Mate' Cobalt nags in my head. 'You made her get upset.' He's been complaining nonstop since I left the palace. "It was for her own protection. She is safe inside the palace." I retorted. I was feeling like a total jerk for leaving her like that. I did not need Cobalt's nagging to make
Bella's POV As we walk toward the hospital, I start to debate again whether to tell Chad the truth. Chad has demonstrated to me in many ways that he loves me, and yet I can not bring myself to tell him. My stomach plummets at just the idea of him seeing me differently when he learns that I'm part
Chad's POV Bella puts the towel away and starts brushing her hair. I could hear her heart racing. She's hiding something from me, and Hendrick knows all about it. Why can't she trust me as she trusts him? It takes her a minute to respond, but she does not look me in the eye. "What do you mean?