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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
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 stood before him. Lava was running through my veins. She had no right to talk about my family. I looked at her fiercely, waiting for her reply. I saw Jasper with the corner of my eye, lifting his glass towards me in a toast. "Well, Alpha of Keladia, how would you like to know that while you were risking your lives on the battlefield, the cowardly Lockwoods were hiding?!" Arona said, faking indignation. A collection of gasps from the Lunas echoed in the packed restaurant. Chad held me by the arm because he surely saw I was about to pounce on the lying snake. "That's right, my dear Lunas. While your men were dying for your country, protecting your freedom, the Lockwoods were doing nothing." She cackled. "No wonder they always came back victorious from war. They were never in battle!" Arona looked around the room with a smug smile. Sh
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 stood up for her family and was pretty good at it. Bella was fierce and not afraid to put anyone in their rightful place. The fire in her eyes made my blood draw to her. I wanted that fire all to myself. I stared again at the Natbian princess as if she were a petulant child. "That's quite a big mouth you got there, Princess Arona."I spat. She flinched. "I will not allow you to talk like that to my sister, Lycan King!!" Alpha King Hudson protested. "But you fucking allowed her to run her mouth without proof. She insulted my woman and her family. This shit shows it's going to hell. I will give you two hours to leave my country before I retaliate if you don't make her apologize to my Luna or show proof of her accusations!" Hudson was throwing daggers at me. Arona visibly paled. "It is too late, Lycan King! This rumor has spread amon
Bella's POV Balzaree Everything is dark. I don’t know how long I’ve been unconscious. My body isn’t responding, but I can hear everything around me. What did Camilla do to me? And what did I do to Chad? My stomach plummeted as I remembered what I had done. Oh Goddess, Chad! Gut-wrenching pain co
An uneasiness creeps into my gut as I tug at my shirt's collar for the umpteenth time. Dane looks at me, and knowing me too well, he senses something is wrong with me. "Don't tell me you're nervous. This is just the legal union. She's been yours since the moment you saw her at that cavern." He pad
"I'm just glad you liked them," I said with a smile. We continued getting ready, and the room filled with laughter and warmth. They were ready before me when Elise suddenly said she was getting contractions. "Oh no, no, no! Baby, not today. Today is your aunty Bella's big day!" Elise whimpered.
Bella's POV I wake up from a long sleep, sitting up abruptly. “Chad!” I exclaim. He stirs beside me and wraps his arms around my waist. “Today is the wedding! I have so many things to do!” He simply tightens his hold. “Come back to bed, ma chérie,” he says in that husky voice that always makes m
Hudson's POV Arona flinches as I throw another crystal vase against the wall. Since my return, she has not been any help. I can see her struggling to hold back the urge to say, "I told you so," but she knows better than to provoke me when I'm in this fucking mood. Camilla glances at me and sighs.
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