Bella’s Pov"I, Bella Brown, reject you, Barnett Morris, as my mate." At that very moment, I rejected my hard-earned second chance mate and forever abandoned the chance for happiness.My name is Bella Brown, the daughter of the Alpha of the Red Moon pack. I have two older brothers, and my parents and brothers all dote on me. This affection is not indulgence; I was raised with good values and taught to treat every member of the pack equally. I attended the morning member training punctually, and years of training have molded me into an exceptional female warrior.Just now, I forced back my sorrow and turned down my second mate. This truly is a laughable and tragic story. My first mate was a playboy named Gray Norman. Gray was the Beta of the Maple pack, renowned as a virgin hunter. He rejected me, citing that he hadn't had enough fun yet.After losing the first chance, I told myself to be strong. He was merely a Beta playboy, someone who had been with multiple she-wolves. Being rejecte
Bella’s Pov "I, Bella Brown, reject you, Barnett Morris, as my mate." Just moments ago, I turned down my hard-earned second chance mate and forever relinquished the chance at happiness. In the entire world of werewolves, it's always the females who get betrayed and hurt, while males often reject females with an air of superiority. What was originally a fated bond for love becomes a sword that stabs the she-wolf once love sours. This is entirely unfair when it's the males who are in the wrong. Barnett wanted to threaten me with our fated bond, to make me compromise and surrender. But I refused. As the Alpha's daughter, I would never allow anyone to trample on my dignity—neither man, nor Alpha, nor my fated mate. This time, it was his turn to taste rejection. "How dare you!" Barnett shifted into a wolf and roared at me. I, unyielding, shifted as well to confront him. "Barnett, you hypocrite, you don't deserve to be my mate at all." "You dare to reject an Alpha." "So what if you'
Bella’s Pov "Mom, I'm fine." I hung my head low, my voice hoarse as I spoke, not wanting my mother to worry about me. I struggled to keep her from detecting the unease in my voice. Angelina gently stroked her daughter's head, knowing how deeply Bella must be hurting. "You don’t need to hold your tears, just cry, my kid." Hearing my mother's comfort, I couldn't hold back the tears any longer. Everything that had happened today had been so sudden. Even though I had put on a strong front with Barnett, the pain I had suffered was very real. I collapsed into my mother's arms, sobbing uncontrollably, letting out all my pent-up emotions. Mom held me tightly, whispering softly, "It's okay, It's okay." It’s so nice and comfortable to rely on mother’s arms. After a while, I finally calmed down, my eyes red from crying. I felt embarrassed and apologized to my mother, "I am sorry, I don't want to be like this." "Honey, crying doesn't mean you're weak. I know you've always been a strong girl
Bella’s Pov One month later. Sixteen packs from all directions came towards the royal palace of the Kingdom of Celestia to attend the annual Alpha Conference. Today, my family and I arrived at the palace. This isn't my first time at the palace. Every year, girls over the age of thirteen from all over the country come to participate. My mother once told me that it's actually to help the king find his fated mate. When I was younger, I did fantasize about being the king's mate. After all, King Haydn Tude is the most powerful and wise werewolf in the entire kingdom. Every wolf has heard of King Haydn's deeds on the border, where he eliminated rogues and made significant contributions to the kingdom's peace. But now, I have no such thoughts. I believe I've fully understood the flaws of men, and I no longer fantasize about or chase after love. Recently, I've secretly pondered whether I should adopt an orphan when I turn thirty, but that's still far off, and I have plenty of time to con
Bella’s povThe Next Day.Tonight, the king was hosting a grand banquet, inviting members from various packs to attend. However, everyone knew that this was an opportunity for the king to choose a mate. King Haydn, at the age of thirty, had yet to find his mate, which had left the three council elders deeply concerned. They feared that the kingdom might remain without an heir, posing a threat to the stability of the Kingdom of Celestia."Honey, you should choose the red gown; it suits you perfectly," my mother insisted, doing her best to promote the dress. I knew she had always hoped I would mingle with eligible young suitors."Mom, I prefer the white one," I replied, not wanting to stand out too much. I actively chose a moon-white gown. In the mirror, a young woman with black hair and deep green eyes stared back at me, not as flashy but charming in my own way."At least wear this magical necklace," my mother took my unique Moonlight necklace from the wooden box and placed it around m
Haydn's PovThe moment I laid eyes on Bella, I knew there was something special between us. I couldn't tear my gaze away from her.Her black hair looked incredibly soft, and her rosy cheeks had a touch of sweetness that made me want to reach out and touch them. Instead of the usual billowing dresses that most she-wolves wore, she had opted for trousers, giving her a sleek, confident appearance.In the grand hall, I watched as her mischievous eyes darted around, smiling at those she liked and becoming sombre in the presence of those she disliked. For thirty years, I'd never been so captivated by a girl's every move.Even though Bella didn't wear a magical necklace, I just knew she was the mate I had been waiting for. My wolf, Aidan, was going wild in my head, trying to take control to meet Bella. But I couldn't allow him to do that; Aidan was too impulsive and might frighten our mate.On the following night at the banquet, I took great care to dress up and wear the magical necklace. I
Bella’s PovApril (my wolf): Have you sensed anything?Me: April, you've finally shown up!My wolf, April, hadn't spoken in a long time. Sometimes, I even felt like she was a mute wolf. In fact, she had always been a somewhat peculiar wolf. She didn't like my first mate, Gray, and she didn't like my second mate, Barnett. Compared to other wolves, she seemed to lack the passion for a destined mate.Me: April, is King Haydn really our mate? I can't feel the bond.April: I think it is so.Me: Then why can't I feel anything?April: The problem is within you.Me: What do you mean?April: Bella, you might not have noticed that you closed off your heart. Ever since Gray and Barnett betrayed you, you no longer believe in love, and you've shut down your heart's bond connection. So, even if the bond exists, you can't feel it.Me: How can I reopen the bond link?April: Trying to trust and love Haydn is the only way for you to find happiness.Me: Can I?My heart felt anxious and worried. I believ
The Third Person’s PovThree Days LaterSlap!Henry Anderson, the Alpha of the Maple Pack, angrily slapped Olivia. "You're bringing shame upon me."Olivia clutched her swollen cheek and couldn't utter a word. Just this morning, she and Clara had been released from the cell. But her father's first words upon seeing her weren't words of concern; instead, they were filled with blame and humiliation."It's because of you that your mother couldn't give birth to a son and died early. And now you're ruining your own reputation, preventing yourself from marrying into a powerful pack." Henry's wife had passed away many years ago, leaving him with only Olivia as a daughter. But he treated Olivia poorly, subjecting her to physical abuse. He needed a son to inherit his alpha position, not a seemingly worthless daughter.It was ironic to Olivia that her father had had numerous affairs over the years, and not one woman could give him the son he so desired. He attributed the blame to Olivia, intendi
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