Bella's povUpon receiving the news of Theresa's death, I let out a faint sigh. The madness of that woman had finally come to an end, bringing peace to both herself and others.Today, my mate Haydn was set to duel Barnett. Haydn intended to teach Barnett a lesson, but Barnett's attitude was somewhat strange. Since the day I woke up, his gaze towards me had become inscrutable—not filled with hatred, but rather a complex mixture of sorrow and regret. It seemed like he had something to say to me, but I had no desire to share the same space with him; I turned away whenever I encountered him.I entered Haydn's room; he had just finished changing into his warrior attire. Part of his body was encased in tough leather armor, but not all of it. Many of Haydn's muscles remained exposed. I reached out and squeezed the bicep on his arm; it was firm, much harder than mine. Haydn chuckled lightly, intentionally relaxing his muscles for my touch. Annoyed, I delivered a punch to his chest."Keep this
Bella's povHaydn slowly took off his clothes, and his once intact body was now covered in wounds."Does it hurt?" I gently touched his wound, furrowing my brows in distress."Not too much," Haydn grabbed my hand, pressing his face against my palm. I knew he was just trying not to worry me, so I kissed his forehead to comfort him."Let me clean your wounds." I wiped away the bloodstains on Haydn's body with a clean cloth and applied some ointment.Haydn drank the wound-healing potion, waiting for his injuries to mend.Strangely, the wounds were healing very slowly.There were two main types of potions for treating wounds, the basic blue version for minor injuries and the upgraded green version for severe injuries. Haydn had taken the green potion, which should have shown significant signs of healing. However, contrary to expectations, his wounds were healing at an unusually slow pace."Oh, Haydn, your wounds have stopped healing, and they're bleeding again." I hurriedly covered the wo
Bella's povHaydn lifted Barnett's hand from my shoulder with force, delivering a solid punch to Barnett's face."Bella is my mate, the future Luna Queen. You have no right to touch her. If I see you lay a finger on her again, I'll cut off your hands," Haydn stared dangerously at Barnett.“No!”He growled back at Haydn. He wanted to fight. Bella was his mate, he came first although he didn’t cherish the chance given by the Moon Goddess.Growl!“She is mine!”Growl! Haydn’s eyes became yellow, he was using his Alpha King power now. The aura and strength around him changed, I then saw Barnett start sweating. He felt pain and he couldn’t breathe. He grasped his throat and wanted to erase the pressure.And he was still struggling to argue, “She loved me. She was my mate.”He was even unstable to stand but he was still trying to not fall. He was an Alpha.“No, I don’t love you anymore. And I am not your mate anymore. ” I denied his claim. He lost his chance forever. I would never go back to
Bella's povRecently, I've developed a love for reading medical books at the library, particularly those related to medicine. However, there are parts of the medical texts that I find confusing. So today, I decided to go to the Royal Palace Pharmacy to study.As I walked through a corridor, I reached the entrance of the pharmacy.The door opened, and I saw a man with distinct green hair standing there, engrossed in manipulating a pile of potions. He seemed focused, not noticing my arrival.Knock, Knock, Knock.The knocking finally caught his attention."Hello, Miss Bella," he looked up and smiled at me. It was only then that I noticed his eyes were also green, though a shade darker than his hair."Sorry to disturb you," I entered the room, and he gestured for me to sit."Not at all. I'm Nolan Wells. How can I assist you?" Dr. Nolan Wells seemed friendly and willing to help."Dr. Wells, may I seek your guidance on some medical knowledge?" Being a pharmacist is a highly respected profes
Bella’s povTime passed quickly. The Alphas who had come to the royal city before gradually returned to their own packs. The next time they come here will be to attend my and Haydn's wedding.I have been diligently studying medical knowledge lately and have made a firm decision to become a qualified pharmacist. After getting acquainted with Dr. Wells, I went to the pharmacy again to consult him about medical knowledge. Unfortunately, his assistant informed me that Dr. Wells had been secluded, researching something. Not wanting to disturb him, I decided to continue studying on my own.After a few days, I decided to take a break and go out to the streets. Interestingly, I hadn't explored the local market here in the royal city since I arrived."Haydn, I want to go out for a while. Would you like to join me?" I went to Haydn's study, inviting him to accompany me. He had been busy lately, and I hadn't seen him take a break. I thought this could be an opportunity for him to relax a bit."O
Bella’s povIn a hazy state, I felt as though someone was touching my forehead. My consciousness gradually cleared, and suddenly I remembered what happened before I lost consciousness. Those bandits knocked me out! I jolted awake, wide-eyed.Panting, I widened my eyes but unexpected to see a young girl. She awkwardly withdrew her hand."You're awake," the girl said and then coughed violently. "Cough, cough, cough...""Who are you?" It was a small room with nailed windows and a closed door. "Where am I?""I'm Judy," the girl said, easing up a bit with an apologetic look. "I don't know where this is either." Judy continued coughing, then the door opened, and a little girl walked in.It was the girl who stole my money!"It's you!" I immediately tried to stand up but failed due to dizziness.The little girl brought a cup of water and handed it to Judy. "Sister, are you feeling unwell again?"These two turned out to be sisters. What was their connection to the people who kidnapped me?"Jan
Haydn's POVAfter a lengthy meeting, I returned to my library. It was around noon, so I ordered a simple meal and quickly finished it. The documents on my table were still piled up.With no time to rest, I focused on them again. Just then, a subordinate knocked and said he had something urgent to report. I allowed."Your Majesty, Miss Bella has been kidnapped. The six guards who accompanied her this morning were found dead in a secluded corner of a street by patrolling soldiers." Concerned about the future Queen Luna, the subordinate didn't dare to delay and immediately reported to the king upon receiving the news.I stood up immediately, and my extreme anger made me snap the pen in my hand.“Who dared to snatch my mate! “My emotions were a mix of anger and regret. Bella had invited me to go out with her in the morning, but I was busy with work and declined her invitation. If I had gone with her, this kidnapping wouldn't have happened.Aidan: It was your fault!Aidan was already furi
Bella’s povIn the dark night, I and a dozen other girls struggled forward under the coercion of the kidnappers. In the dimly lit underground passage, we walked for what felt like an eternity before finally emerging.The kidnappers took us into a vehicle, and after some time, the vehicle came to a stop in a small mountain village. It seemed to be the headquarters of these villains. Our eyes were not blindfolded when we entered. They weren't afraid of us escaping because, in addition to the dozen kidnappers who had just returned, there were a total of twenty or thirty people. They were robust, armed, and not someone we, weak women, could resist.We were locked in another house. The day had not yet dawned, and after the long journey and lack of sleep, many girls continued to sleep. Sighing, besides sleeping, it seemed like there was nothing else to do.I lay on my side, preparing to catch up on sleep. At this moment, a small figure lay down beside me. It was Jane."Jane, is there someth
Bella’s pov"Haydn, why are you looking at me like that?" I felt a sense of fear creeping over me."Bella, why are you so afraid? I would never harm you," Haydn reassured me with a gentle expression.Is it just my nerves acting up?"I'm sorry, I... I had a terrible nightmare." Rubbing my throbbing temples, I tried to clear my head, to distinguish between reality and dream."It's okay," Haydn softly embraced me.Maybe it's just my nerves after all."Dear, How about you?" Haydn's condition last night was truly dreadful."Yeah, I am good.""I am fine," he confirmed his words.Haydn offered a somewhat stiff smile."I really hope everything gets better soon," I sighed."It will."After breakfast, I parted ways with Haydn; he had official matters to attend to, while I made my way to the library.I hoped to find some useful information there to help break Haydn's curse.The Moon Goddess said love could conquer all, but how?I needed to quicken my pace to lift the curse on Haydn. A vague sens
The Third Person's povBased on the events of the previous two nights, both Haydn and Bella recognized that night was a critical point in time when the curse would strike. So they intend to prepare in advance tonight to avoid risks. To prevent himself from hurting Bella, King Haydn decided to stay in different rooms with Bella. He would be locked in a room alone. Gray was in charge of guarding the door for the King.Bella and Haydn finished their meal early, they ate normal food as Haydn had not yet lost his mind.Outside the castle window, the last rays of sunlight were about to disappear, Haydn and Bella stood by the window, not looking relaxed, they both knew that tonight was going to be a very difficult time. Dark crows rested on the roof of the grand building, seeming to signal something ominous was about to happen"Bella, I need to go back to my room alone now," Haydn kissed Bella's forehead, "Good night, sweet dreams and don't worry about me"Bella was a million times more worr
Bella's povSunrise, after 6 AM.It seemed like I had been walking in the darkness for a long time, not knowing when it would end.Finally, a glimmer of light tore through the oppressive curtain in the pitch blackness.I saw the familiar Moon Goddess, so gentle and radiant that she made me feel safe and warm."Moon Goddess, please help me." I cried, praying for the goddess' favor."My child, let me hold you." The Moon Goddess embraced me like a mother, my mind was cleansed and all the heartache and sorrow seemed to disappear."Goddess, Haydn is in trouble. Please help me save him." The Moon Goddess was all-powerful and all-knowing, Haydn's strange changes must be within her knowledge. I really hoped that the Goddess would be able to restore Haydn to normal and change back to what I was familiar with."He was cursed." Cursed? Haydn and I both wore moonlight necklaces, and I thought the pair would protect us both from the dark magic. Why didn't the necklaces work this time?As if readin
Bella’s povAfter 6 PM.I nestled in Haydn's embrace for a short nap. When I woke up, the sky had completely darkened."What time is it?" I sensed a strange smell. "Haydn, what are you drinking?"Haydn held a cup of red liquid. Was it wine? His expression was one of enjoyment as if he found the 'drink' delicious."Do you want a sip?""No." Was it really wine? The scent didn't seem right. "This wine doesn't smell quite right."I moved away from his embrace, keeping a distance from Haydn."It's not wine. It's blood." There was still some red liquid left on Haydn's lips, which looked a little weird.I felt nauseous. Stepping back, I increased the distance between us."Are you crazy?" I shouted. He ate raw meat last night, and tonight he's drinking blood. What's wrong with his head?"Animal blood." Haydn raised the glass to show me."Gosh." Haydn was freaking mad. Knowing it was animal blood was no better than human blood. My stomach churned; I felt like throwing up without having eaten.
Bella's pov Sunset, after 6 PM The last glow in the sky faded away, and night fell. I picked up the daffodil vase from the windowsill, intending to move it to another place. I treaded lightly, trying not to make any sound to wake Haydn. He had been exhausted lately, never fully asleep since I got pregnant. The afternoon sun was perfect today, and he unintentionally dozed off while talking to me. I didn't have the heart to disturb him, deciding to let him rest and recharge. Suddenly, Haydn opened his eyes with a start. His eyes were dark, and his expression appeared cold. "Haydn, did I wake you?" I asked with concern. "No," Haydn shook his head, uttering a brief word. He rubbed his temples, seeming somewhat in pain. "Did you get a headache?" I placed the vase down, moved behind Haydn, and used my index fingers to massage his temples. "Feeling better?" Haydn nodded gently. "It's time for dinner," he said, then left the room without another word. He didn't invite me to join him,
Bella’s povI woke up from the darkness, my heart pounding rapidly. Haydn, still half-asleep, but instinctively patted my back. Ever since I became pregnant, he had been keeping a close eye on me at night, anticipating any needs I might have."Bella, you're sweating a lot on your back. Were you having a nightmare?" Haydn asked, woke up by my movements."I don't remember, but the terrifying feeling scared me.""I'm here, no one can hurt you."In a drowsy state, I drifted back to sleep, this time without any bad dreams, sleeping well.The Third Person’s povOlivia successfully escaped from the royal city, concealing her tracks all the way until she finally returned to the pack of the Rogue King, Enzo DeLuca. The pack was hidden in a secret location. Olivia was allowed passage only after revealing the wolf head tattoo on her arm to the guards.Led to meet Enzo, Olivia entered a room where skulls were piled like a tower, showcasing the cruelty of the room owner. Left alone in the room, sh
Bella’s povI watched Grace's expression change from calm to panic and then to hysteria. She screamed, denying being the culprit, claiming ignorance. The girl before me, who had seemed somewhat shy and quiet in my impression, now appeared completely different. What drove her to commit such a terrible act, transforming herself into an ugly face?The guests were dispersed, and soldiers forced Grace to kneel. After her outburst, she fell silent."Grace, everything you've done is known to us.""Your Majesty, I don't know what you're talking about. You've got the wrong person," Grace regained her confidence."Forcibly denying won't save you from punishment.""Do you have any evidence?" Grace believed her plan was flawless. She had concealed the powder in her ring, and who would suspect this seemingly ordinary piece of jewelry? She was absolutely confident that she was a genius, and as long as no one found evidence, she couldn't be convicted. "Your Majesty, maybe the real killer is right be
The Third Person’s povGray's consciousness began to blur; his body felt hot, and his inner desires urged him to approach Bella lying on the bed. However, the remnants of his sanity told him not to do so.The effects of the drug were strong, and he even started to experience some hallucinations, seeing Bella waving at him."Gray, come here," the imaginary Bella smiled at him."Gray, I need you," Bella extended a hand, inviting him.Gray shook his head, forcing himself to ignore it all. He told himself that everything was fake, just his own imagination, not real at all.Being locked in here with Bella undoubtedly meant someone had a plan to entangle them in a scandal. He couldn't let that person succeed.In a haze of consciousness, he took out a dagger and cut his own arm, giving himself a moment of clarity.How to solve the current dilemma? What should he do?Scream to attract someone? Gray dismissed this option; it would ruin Bella's reputation. If the guests outside saw him alone wi
Bella’s povI hadn't been feeling comfortable lately. I found myself easily getting tired and falling asleep. Perhaps it was because I had been spending a lot of time preparing for the annual ball. Anyway, today was the day of the ball, and after it was over, I could finally take a good rest.As night fell, Haydn and I entered the banquet venue hand in hand. The guests were numerous, and after welcoming some people together, Haydn and I separated to greet our own guests."Bella, if you're tired, go rest in the room next to the banquet hall. Don't push yourself," Haydn told me before leaving."Alright, I understand."I took a glass of wine and sipped it lightly."Your Highness, you looked truly beautiful tonight," said Grace. She was wearing a dark green dress today and had a somewhat unique ring on."Thank you. Grace, your dress tonight suited you well, and your ring is quite special." Grace's expression stiffened, and she instinctively tried to pull back her hand but restrained herse