Chapter 39

Bella's POV

I 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,