LOGIN33ROHAN“I’ve been searching all over for you,” Ravena screeched, her dark hair bouncing as she smiled warmly at me.“Went for an errand,” I said, wrapping my arms around her waist and she held my shoulders.My wolf growled within, causing me discomfort but I forced myself to suppress his urges.The last time he’d been this rowdy was when I left Isabella in that hotel. Our connection wasn’t just friendly, it ran deeper than that but I refused to acknowledge it because she was too good for me.Even now, holding Ravena and looking directly in her eyes, the woman who was meant to be my wife. She was a beauty I wouldn’t deny, her impeccable features but feisty nature made us friends naturally.She felt more like a sister, a feminine half of me than a lover.I almost laughed thinking about love… a word I knew nothing of.But the closest thing to it would forever be tied to Isabella.With her it felt different.The way I considered her feelings, wanted to keep her from harm’s way and destr
31ISABELLAI stood speechless taking in the unfinished structure but it felt like the most perfect thing I’d ever set my eyes on.I walked across the room, my fingers running through the dusty pillars until I got to my mother’s painting.When I had no one to speak to, I ended up with a lot of journals and creative ways to express myself. Now I looked at it, the picture was messy.Still, not bad for someone who sneaked to go for art classes.It was a painting of a dark sky enclosed with my mother’s features, well what I could remember of her. Her thin lips, high cheekbones and blonde hair.The rest was blurry and what’s worse about the picture was when I showed my dad he was angry took it away and threw away my art supplies.`I thought he destroyed it. “Rohan… how… My voice cracked as a tear slipped past my lashes falling on the canvas.I quickly wiped my cheeks with the back of my palm. Rohan didn’t need to see what an emotional wreck I was.I turned back to him and he stood looking
30ISABELLAIn his embrace I took in his intoxicating scent of minty vanilla and a trace of whiskey. He pulled away promptly, chuckling to mask how awkward his reaction was.“Ehm,” he cleared his throat and I could have sworn he puffed up his chest before keeping his expression neutral. “I heard you were in the hospital.”I looked down at the small bag in my hand that held the abortion pill, my heart giving an enormous jump.This was the first time we had met since I learned I was carrying his child.“Are you doing well?” He pressed when I remained silent.“I’m fine,” I responded surprisingly well. Guess spending time on this rollercoaster ride taught me how to lie without thinking about it.Rohan’s lips curved down at my utterance, he scanned my face then looked down at my fingers which I quickly hid behind my gown.“I don’t believe you.” Rohan’s voice was calm but there was something underneath it—something that didn’t let the words pass as simple concern.His eyes didn’t leave my f
29ISABELLAMy fingers tightened around the small object as I wondered if I had been mistaken—if, by some strange coincidence, the conclusions my mind had drawn were wrong."Isabella."Derek’s voice came from behind me.I didn’t turn.My fingers tightened around the earring.“Isabella,” he called again, louder this time.I swallowed, my chest tightening.I didn’t want to look at him.Didn’t want to see his face and try to read something that might already be obvious.“Isabella.”This time there was urgency in his voice.My head snapped toward him.I opened my mouth, the question already forming—Whose is this?But the words died before they could leave.He didn’t look right.His hand pressed against the edge of the bed, his posture unsteady.“I don’t feel well,” he muttered.Everything in me paused.“What?”He tried to straighten, but his body didn’t follow.And then—He collapsed.“Derek!”He slipped off the bed, hitting the floor with a dull thud.The sound knocked the air out of me
28- Options.ISABELLAI shifted awkwardly in my seat, my grip on the cup tightened until my knuckles whitened.Derek hadn’t wanted to share a bed after his accident. I’m sure anyone thinking logically would know it was his decision. With the condition and finances of the pack a child was never in question well…Until now.“Isabella is as pale as snow, you guys are scaring her for nothing,” Selena spoke, waving her hand. “The moon goddess is wise, she’ll give you a child at the perfect time.”Though her soothing voice, her words only added to my anxietyIt didn’t feel like the perfect time. There wasn’t a perfect time to be pregnant in my situation.“You’re not hundred percent accurate though, a lot of single moms regret carrying their baby to term, they believed it would have been better if they terminated the pregnancy.” Lady Brienne stated and the women around sucked in a breath.“I wouldn’t kill my child, it didn’t matter what the circumstances are,” Selena refused immediately.“Wo
27ISABELLACHAPTERISABELLAI forced a smile as she approached looking poised and perfect, even more radiating than the last time we met.Derek and Victoria had been childhood friends, she was his father beta’s daughter. Back in school it was rumored they were dating because of how close they had been and Derek even confessed that she was the first girl he fell in love with but those feelings changed when our parents decided to form an alliance.My father’s pack sitted comfortably at the top of the lycantrophe packs, due to his hard work and ruthless nature he was feared and respected but I was his only child.My mom died during her second delivery and since she left all I wanted was to make my father love me again. To earn his love and respect back.I was respectful, obedient without complain and even complicent when he delivered the news I was to marry one of the hottest bachelors.In some way I felt I came in between theme but I didn’t have a choice.“Luna Isabella,” She said cool
9ISABELLA In the silence, my anger wavered leaving my chest hollow. I believed it resonated with the fact there was some sense in what he said. Anyone with his view would have the same cruel words and there I was again feeling bile rise at the back of my throat.My body was coated in shame and t
14ISABELLA“Please open up… your silence is killing me.” I cried outside Derek’s door with the tray balanced carefully in my hands, the warm metal of the covered dish pressing faint heat through the cloth beneath it. It had been three days.And he still hadn’t let me in. He didn’t even care for f
7It didn’t make sense.How could he easily say those flirtatious words after he left so abruptly the other night the moment he saw my face clearly? Why did he look almost… disappointed?“Sir,” I managed, unsure how to address him now.He was still standing at the door, light from the hallway cutti
8- PerceptionROHANI had a crush on Isabella long before I knew what the word meant.She had a good heart. She had always been shy, but she was the type who drew attention whether she wanted it or not.She was the only daughter of Alpha Vladmir of Crystal Pack, and our parents were close.It was i







