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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 put it around Bella's shoulders. Her beautiful, perky, round tits kept tempting me, but I wanted to take her inside the palace. "If your father ever brought her to the Palace, I probably met her," I said with a shrug. "Let's go inside, I'm not done with you yet. I owe you a spanking." She squeaked, making me chuckle. I lifted her up in my arms, and I walked towards my room. She wrapped her arms around my neck and looked at me with the cutest scowl. "Now, why would I deserve a spanking?" She exclaimed. "Well, for instance, for having wandering eyes. During the event, I caught you looking at Arona's guard." She pouted. "Also, for hiding your secret identity from me, and so on." She gasped. "Do you know how many times I requested to meet with Leanne Wayne just to be rejected every t
Bella's POV When I opened my eyes and saw Chad's perfectly sculpted face, I smiled. It was real. It hadn't been a dream. Chad had spent the whole night with me, worshipping my body through the night. But now he is talking about secrets. Is it possible he knows I'm still hiding things from him? I need to tell Chad everything about me, about my ring and how it channels my powers. If he finds out on his own, he might think I don't trust him, and then he's not going to trust me either. No, I wouldn't be able to withstand it. I need to tell him everything. "Chad, I need to tell you something." His intense golden eyes bored into mine. They possess a magnetic pull that never fails to entrap me. 'Wait, Bella, remember what Father said. Don't tell anyone about your powers.' Anaisha spoke with urgency. I felt torn. I trust Chad, but until I really understand my powers and where they come from, I will tell him just some part of the truth. "Is something bothering you, my queen?" He tilted
Chad's POV I rubbed my hand across my face, still unsure of what to do. How could this be happening? It felt way too soon. Did that mean my time was limited as well? There was a possibility. The thing is, I had only consumed wolfsbane yesterday because Cobalt wasn’t acting like himself. I thought of Bella, and my heart sank. If something happened to her, I wouldn’t be able to live with myself. I went into 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 on 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
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 at the mirror, and the illusion of a flat stomach reflects on the mirror. I rub my little bump tenderly. "It's just while we're done with the competition, little one." I head towards the restaurant that's inside the Palace's grounds. Elise was going to meet me there after she had put Peggy down for a nap. Tessa and Lira were already there. The Royal City was bustling with people from all over the country. They were here for the competition. Bryan took me all the way to my table where Tessa and Lira were waving at me. "Thanks, Bryan. I will be fine here with them. I'll call you when I'm done." He nodded and went outside. There are guards everywhere inside the restaurant. "Bella, you're glowing. The king is treating you well!" Tessa said. I laughed, but I n
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 through secret passages, opening secret doors. I went down deep below the ground. I managed to call Dr. Strauss, and he made his way inside the palace from our hidden entrance in the forest. "My King!!" Dr. Strauss hurried to my side. I sat on the iron chair as Dr. Strauss chained me with silver chains. A guttural growl tore from my throat. Cobalt was fighting for control, but Dr. Strauss injected me with more wolfsbane intravenously. "Where's Hendrick!!" I asked between pants. The pain caused by the silver chains combined with the wolfsbane was excruciating. "He is on his way, my king. He has started to become more lucid a few days before the full moon, and he has been exploring the tow
Bella's POV I was waiting impatiently for Chad. Tonight was the full moon, and I was hoping he could be my second-chance mate if the Goddess granted me another one. Elise handed me tea to calm my nerves, but she was just as anxious as I was. “Here, Bella, drink this. You’re so restless; it’s not good for the baby.” I took a sip of the tea, trying to steady myself. Just as I set my cup on the small plate on the table, a deep growl startled me. “Mate!” What?! I turned to look for the source of the sound. “Mate!” Elise responded, throwing herself into Dane’s embrace. They were second-chance mates! That was incredible! They kissed passionately, and I nearly fled the living room as their clothes started to come off. I didn’t stop until I collided with a solid wall in front of me. “Chad!” I gasped. He caught me by the elbows, preventing me from falling back. I looked at him for a moment but didn’t feel any bond between us. My eyes burned as I fought back tears, realizing we weren’t
Chad's POV I woke up with a loud gasp as I raised my head up. I was still chained to the chair. Dr. Straus sprinted towards me with a worried face. "My King, you've awaken!" He removed the keys from his white coat and unlocked the silver locks with gloves. Relief rushed through me as the chains started falling off. "Where's my brother?" I asked with a raspy voice. Dr. Strauss's head turned to the right, where a person was on a stretcher. "Prince Hendrick is already sedated, and we will take him back to the castle as soon as possible." Dr. Strauss said. I nodded. I walked towards my brother and stared at his sleeping form. I need to figure out how to break this curse. He has been the most affected, and I haven't given it the importance this matter deserves. I will go visit him as soon as I can. I need to talk to him. Now, I'll have to see what he did during my absence. My heart beat faster in my chest as I thought of Bella. 'Find her!' Cobalt and I both know he wouldn't d
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 had traumatic experiences with men cheating in their offices. I took a breath, trying to relax. Chad isn't like Jasper. He would explain to me if I asked him. I turned to look at the closed door again. The woman was beautiful, and she looked free-spirited. I shuddered, but I left. I trust Chad. "Hey, Bella, are you ready?" Elise came out of nowhere. I just remembered I was supposed to meet my friends to prepare for the Lunas and Alphas' dinner. "Yes, I'm ready. Let's go." I said, still glancing towards the office. "Did you tell the king? Lately, he has been acting like a dog with a bone when it comes to you." I giggled because she was right, and the fact that he was alone with a woman inside his office shouldn't face me. He adores me, doesn't he? If I ask him, he will tell me who that woman was. "He will be
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.
**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
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. N
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 wit
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