Bella's POV "So it's true…" I heard him ask in a low tone. "H-how did you find out?" I managed to ask, with a deep breath. "It doesn't matter how I found out, Bella. How could you hide this from me?" Alpha Max asked, hurt laced in his voice. My gaze faltered, and I looked down, unable to meet his eyes. He opened his mouth to say something, struggling to find the right words. "Wow, Bella. Just wow. You hid something this huge from me so that's why you have been avoiding me isn't it?" He asked but I was mute. "Just say something!" He growled, his tone becoming harsher and I felt something snap within me, causing tears to build. I wiped my eyes, blinking multiply to avoid the tears from falling. "Yes, Alpha Max. It's true. I'm pregnant, and I hid it from you for obvious reasons." I saw his hands clenched into a fist, the atmosphere becoming thicker. "Why didn't you tell me, Bella?" My shoulders slumped, and I wiped away the tears that escaped. "I didn't want to burden you. You h
Alpha Max's POVMy eyes locked with Michael's and all I wanted to do was beat him into a pulp. How on earth could he get my mate pregnant and still have the guts to face me?To avoid doing something I'll regret, I stormed out of the room, my anger and frustration boiling over. Bella dropped a bombshell on me, and I had no idea how to handle it. My steps echoed through the corridor as I left the palace, the Beta, Bella, and her boyfriend behind.The evening air was crisp, and the moon was starting to rise into the sky. My head was filled with anger, and one annoying thing from Jessica could lead to something ugly.Guilt gnawed at me, but so did anger at her for keeping such a crucial secret. I needed to clear my head, to make sense of everything that just happened, but couldn't shake her words from my mind. She accused me of abandoning her, of failing as her mate. And she was right. I was blind to what was happening, too caught up in my own responsibilities, and now even my wolf, wasn'
Bella's POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I stood there, the shock of seeing Jessica in Selena's room overwhelming my senses. She looked up at me with those ice-cold eyes, her smirk growing wider as if she was expecting me."Well, well, well, if it isn't Bella, my ex-maid," Jessica purred, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "You seem surprised to see me here. Why is that?"I tried to regain my composure, my mind racing to make sense of the situation. "Where's Selena?" I demanded, my voice trembling slightly as I ignored her question."I'm not sure if your pregnancy has affected your sight, but as you can see, she's not here!" She snapped, walking towards me like a predator.Her presence in the room made it uncomfortable for me so I nodded and decided to leave first. She was Selena's friend after all so she could stay as long as she wanted. Just as I reached the doorknob and was about to step out the door, I heard her voice behind me. "By the way, Congratulations Bella!" She said and
Bella's POVShameless woman? Me?My heart pounded as Alpha Liam's words echoed through the room. The shock that coursed through the people gathered was intense, and the air grew thick with tension. I couldn't believe my ears. Could he possibly be talking about…Alpha Callum's expression turned stern as he regarded Alpha Liam. "Explain yourself, Alpha Liam. You cannot just back out of this arrangement without a valid reason. Why the accusation?""Accusation?" Alpha Liam scoffed and then took a deep breath, his gaze locking with mine briefly before he spoke. "I refuse to marry Isabella because she is already pregnant with a rogue's child."Gasps filled the room, and the shock on everyone's faces mirrored my own. My hand instinctively went to my belly, as if to protect the secret that was now revealed to everyone present. How did Alpha Liam know? Who could have told him? "Selena?” I thought and looked over at her but she was as shocked as everyone else, probably wondering how he found o
Bella's POV As Alpha Max and Michael made their shocking declarations, the room erupted into gasps, whispers, and murmurs. I stood there, frozen, my heart racing even faster than before. This situation just spiraled out of control beyond anything I could have imagined. I never anticipated that Alpha Max and Michael would step forward, both claiming to be the father of my unborn child.Alpha Callum, his brows furrowed in confusion, turned his gaze between the two men. "What is the meaning of this? How can both of you claim to be the father?"Alpha Max, tall and imposing, stepped forward, his eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine. "I can prove it," he said, his voice steady. "Bella and I have been together before you even found out she's your daughter and I know the child is mine."Michael, standing near the door, chimed in. "I can prove it too. Bella and I are dating."My head was spinning as their words echoed in my ears. I couldn't bear to look at
Bella's POVMy heart dropped as Alpha Callum asked the question I didn't know which answer to give. Saying the truth would only cause more problems for me. As he stared at me, waiting for my response, I noticed the usual familiar warmth I felt while he was near was gone, well not completely, but his anger surpassed it.Michael immediately stepped forward with a bow. "I'm sorry, Alpha Callum. Like I said earlier, the child is mine. A while ago, my team and I found Bella in a rough state. One thing led to another and we fell in love, then… we became intimate. A while later she told me about the pregnancy and I apologize for not telling you earlier as I was preparing to propose and officially ask for her hand in marriage before the news spread. Please forgive me…”"Stop lying, Michael," Selena commented. "You, Jessica, and I were there when Bella confirmed that a rogue is the father of her child! Why on earth are you lying to save her?" She scoffed and rolled her eyes."I am not lying,
Bella's POV"Did Alpha Callum perhaps come here before me?" I thought as I stood frozen in the dark hallway, straining to listen to the conversation taking place behind the closed door. Selena's voice was filled with guilt and desperation as she continued speaking. "I never meant for things to spiral out of control like this."I pressed my ear against the door, trying to hear more of the conversation between Selena and the other person. "You've disappointed me, Selena," l heard my father's cold voice, filled with disappointment instead of Alpha Callum's that I expected to hear. "Your reckless actions have put our family in a precarious position. Alpha Max's anger could lead to dire consequences for us all. How could you hide something this huge from me?""I didn't know Alpha Liam or whatever he's called would announce Bella's pregnancy. I didn't even imagine Alpha Max and Michael claiming to be the father," Selena voiced out, her voice trembling. "I thought it…""It's not about what
Bella's POVI gasped and looked up, my vision still swimming with confusion and fear. Luckily, it wasn't my father and I took a breath of relief. "Alpha Callum," I stammered, my voice trembling. "I... I took a wrong turn. I was just trying to find my way out."My words sounded feeble, even to my own ears, as I fought to keep my composure. The continuous waves of nausea threatened to overwhelm me, and I knew I needed to find a restroom immediately.Alpha Callum's brows furrowed in response, his expression shifting from surprise to suspicion. "You look pale, Bella. Are you alright?"I bit my lip, my mind racing for a plausible excuse. "I... I think it's just the stress of recent events, Alpha. I'll be fine once I get some fresh air." I answered and retched again, covering my mouth, knowing I couldn't hold it in anymore, and immediately, he understood what I was going through so with a hand on my back, he guided me out and into his office. Without warning, I dashed towards the toilet,