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Chad's POV Dane and I got to the hospital in record time. The first person we saw was Dr. Grace, Fort's mate. She lunged herself into my arms. Luckily, we had werewolf Drs here at the human hospital for situations like this. I pat the shaken woman on her back. Dane passed her a handkerchief, and she cleaned her tears. "I'm sorry, King Chad." She says with trembling lips as she steps back. "What happened?" I asked. "He was found in a dark alley bitten up and barely alive. He had my contact number on him, and the police called me." She says, and more tears run down her grey eyes. Her black hair was pulled up in a messy bun. She looked so young and frail. Just then, I heard an extra heartbeat. "Grace, are you pregnant?" I asked cautiously. She nods. We all knew how terrified Fort was of her getting pregnant. He was afraid she would end up like Dane's first mate. She was human. A few minutes after a Dr. came out. "My king!" He bowed low. "You can see him now. His wolf has
Chad's POV As I look at Bella sleeping peacefully in the hospital bed, all the recent events replay in my mind. Hudson has grown bolder. He almost killed one of my most trusted men, and now he has attempted to kidnap Bella. I brush a strand of hair off of her face, making her pout in her sleep. Fuck, she's my life. I'll be damned if I let Hudson take her. I study her intently. That display of power in the common room was impressive. She must be part witch. I will not press her for answers. She will tell me when she's ready. I kiss her hand as guilt gnaw at my insides. I lost control. Hendrick just saved her, and I attacked him like a lunatic. I couldn't help it, though. Cobalt had been on edge about him. He is always near Bella, like a lost puppy seeking attention. This beating was long overdue. He fucking needs to find his own mate, now that the curse is broken he can move freely and look for his mate. Bella's eyes fluttered open. Her baby blues looked at me tenderly. "You're
Bella's POV I dig my nails into Chad's back as he pounds inside me. Out tongues tangle in a fervent kiss that sends jolts of pleasure directly to my loins. His deep and fast thrusts have me moaning silently as each moan was muffled by Chad's burning kisses. Only the wet noises of skin to skin contact interrupted the silence of the night. "So wet for me, Mon Amour." Chad whispered in my ear, but he plunged his tongue in my mouth once again in a devouring kiss. He lifted my legs with his forearms, and I felt his thrust going even deeper. "It's so good, Chad!" I moaned against his lips. I felt his hips going faster. An impending orgasm hit me for the 5th time this night. Chad's thrusts became faster and sharper. He trapped my mouth once again with a kiss, adding to the consuming pleasure that shattered my body. His grunts were followed by his release, which made me orgasm once again. Chad rested his forehead against mine as he finished releasing inside me. He kissed my forehea
Bella's POV I have hardly seen Chad these past few days. He has been hunting down the North Natbian spies with Dane and Fort. Even Alpha Ace and Alpha Trent had joined them. Lira and Tessa have been staying at the palace with Elise and me. I am so glad for their company. I don't see as much of Hendrick either. Hendrick has been hunting the Natbians, but alone. He is not used to working with others. All the years of solitude have made him like that. He holds so much anger; I hope he finds his mate soon. "Everything is ready for the wedding, Bella. How exciting!" Tessa exclaims. We are all together in the common room, drinking coffee and tea for Lira since she's nursing. "I am. I just wish my mate was here with me." We all sighed. That was the case for all of us. Last night, Chad had woken me up for some late-night lovemaking after he came back. He was like a hurricane that devoured me and consumed me whole. After several mind-blowing orgasms, I fell asleep in his protective embr
Chad's POV Hudson has proven to be an expert at hiding like the fucking rat he is. I had been scurrying the whole city day and night for weeks without luck. This time, though, it looks like we hit the jackpot. We decided to attack during the day. They would be expecting us at night, so they were more likely to lower their guard in the morning. I wanted to end Hudson once and for all. I hate being away from Bella. The memory of her soft skin against my fingertips from last night was still fresh in my mind. "We're ready when you are, Chad," Dane said. Fort, Ace, and Trent were here, too. "Let's do this so we can come back to our women." I said, dropping my cigarette on the floor and stepping on it. We moved quickly, but silently. This abandoned house was the perfect hideout for them until it wasn't. They were surrounded by the Elite Warriors. In a matter of seconds, chaos engulfed the place. "Leave Hudson to me!!" I snarled. I made my way through by tearing apart any North Natbi
Bella's POV We all ran to the hospital. Lira left her baby with the nanny. Grace came back from the bathroom and joined us as well. The helicopters were landing, and the wounded were rushed inside the hospital. When Lira saw Trent on one of the stretchers, she bellowed. Her knees buckled, and she almost fell. I steadied her, and we ran behind Trent. Ace was here as well, and Tessa jumped into his arms. "Trent!" Lira whimpered. I was able to get closer. I touched Trent and whispered a spell to heal his wounds. "Please, Luna, you need to let us help the Alpha." One of the Drs told Lira. Later, after they made sure he was out of danger, he was transferred to one of the private suites. Tessa and Ace went with them. I kept searching for Chad, but he was not there. Ace assured Grace, Elise, and I that our mates were fine, but the uneasiness prevailed. Almost an hour later, Fort and Dane came back. Their women embraced them with kisses. They were full of tears. "Queen Luna, the
Chad's POV Bella puts the towel away and starts brushing her hair. I could hear her heart racing. She's hiding something from me, and Hendrick knows all about it. Why can't she trust me as she trusts him? It takes her a minute to respond, but she does not look me in the eye. "What do you mean? Hendrick killed them, of course." She responds and continues brushing her silky hair. I got up from the bed and took the brush from her. I begin combing her long hair. I notice her uneasiness, and I decide not to pressure her. She will tell me when she's ready. "Don't ever cut your hair," I said, changing the conversation. "It's awfully long now." She chuckled. "I like to wrap it around my wrists when I take you from behind, Ma Petite." She turns crimson red. I open her bathrobe, exposing her perky breasts. I bite my bottom lip at the sight of her paled nipples. "What are you doing?" She giggles. "I wanted to see how deep your blush goes." I knelt in front of her and swirled my
Bella's POV As we walk toward the hospital, I start to debate again whether to tell Chad the truth. Chad has demonstrated to me in many ways that he loves me, and yet I can not bring myself to tell him. My stomach plummets at just the idea of him seeing me differently when he learns that I'm part Witch. The people we encounter bow as we pass by them. Chad, who has been holding my hand, grabs me by the waist instead and kisses the top of my head. "Worrying your little head again? We'll find the Natbians Ma Belle, and I will bring you Hudson's head on a platter." I bite my lip and nod, suppressing these emotions. I hate keeping secrets from him, and I'm terrified of losing him. I step in front of him and throw my arms around his neck. He grabs me by the waist with both hands and lifts me from the floor. I bury my face in his neck. His scent soothes me and makes me feel whole. "Just be careful, Chad... if something happens to you, I won't be able to..." Chad stops my speech as he
The pain is agonizing. It burns in my chest, travels through my insides, and suffocates me until I can barely breathe. This feeling is brutal, gut-wrenching; it's torture—she's gone. My mate is gone, and I'm left behind, unable to do anything about it. I pace back and forth in the hospital's private suite. Dane looks at me with worry in his eyes. "Chad, you need to follow Grace's orders. You're alive by a miracle. If she hadn't been creating the cure for Killtrax, you would be a goner by now. You were basically her guinea pig." He has been trying to reason with me since I woke up. The news of what happened spread like wildfire. Thankfully, any video footage of the event has been erased. "I will not rest until she's back with me!" I snarl. "What if she doesn't want to come back? According to you, she believes you are responsible for the death of her pup." Dane asks with concern and exasperation. "No, that wasn't my Bella. She wouldn't..." I trail off as Dane hits the wall wi
Bella's POV After I showered an hour later, the maids, whom I now knew as Alyssa and Lana, helped me into a breathtaking Thalia dress. The metallic color added to its beauty, but Chad consumed my thoughts. I let them do my hair and makeup, feeling like a mannequin. They hardly spoke to me, only asking for my opinion on my preferred color palette or high heels. The walk-in closet was filled with luxurious items from all the haute couture brands, including mine. "Is this to your liking, Your Highness?" Alyssa asked. I nodded, not really paying attention to her. When I stood up, I gazed into the mirror. It was me, but somehow, I looked so different. My hair fell in delicate waves all the way to my waist, and a small tiara adorned my head. The high heels accentuated the shape of my calves, and my skin shimmered, making me glow even more. The sultry makeup gave me a vibrant and lively appearance, even though I felt dead inside. "Are you ready to go now, Princess Bella?" Lana asked.
Bella's POV Balzaree Everything is dark. I don’t know how long I’ve been unconscious. My body isn’t responding, but I can hear everything around me. What did Camilla do to me? And what did I do to Chad? My stomach plummeted as I remembered what I had done. Oh Goddess, Chad! Gut-wrenching pain consumes me. What have I done!? I want to run to him, but my body won’t obey. A cold hand brushes the hair off my face. No, stop it. Only Chad is allowed to do that. “She’s a Goldenthorn through and through. A spitting image of her mother,” a woman remarks with a chuckle. “Good job, Camilla,” the lady praises Camilla, sounding joyful. “At your humble service, Queen Aster,” Camilla replies, her voice dripping with pride for receiving the praise of her queen, my grandmother. Fuck! Am I in Balzaree? It hits me then. Camilla brought me here. That cunning bitch. Why did I trust her? Why did I fall for someone's lies again? I'm so stupid!! “Why hasn’t she woken up yet? Are you sure that what
An uneasiness creeps into my gut as I tug at my shirt's collar for the umpteenth time. Dane looks at me, and knowing me too well, he senses something is wrong with me. "Don't tell me you're nervous. This is just the legal union. She's been yours since the moment you saw her at that cavern." He pads my back with a smirk. His tux stretches against his burly frame, and I smirk back at him. "Elise managed to make you look decent for once," I remark, lightening the mood. Trent and Ace came in carrying their gurgling pups. I can definitely picture myself with 2 or three pups. All of them with Bella's eyes. "What!" Dane suddenly received a mind link. "Elise is being rushed to the hospital! So soon!" He panics. He lost his first mate to childbirth "She’s with Grace,” Fort burst in, followed by Tessa and Lira. Dane was already heading out the door. The women grabbed the babies from their dads and also started to leave. "I will return to Bella, and Lira will check on Elise," Tessa sa
Bella's POV I wake up from a long sleep, sitting up abruptly. “Chad!” I exclaim. He stirs beside me and wraps his arms around my waist. “Today is the wedding! I have so many things to do!” He simply tightens his hold. “Come back to bed, ma chérie,” he says in that husky voice that always makes me crave him. I push his hand away, and the blankets slip to my feet. “Not today. Everything needs to be perfect. I finally get to mark you.” That wakes him up; he quickly gets off the bed, but before I can move away, he grabs me by the waist, pulling me flush against him. “You’ll at least shower with me, won’t you?” His breath is hot against my ear, sending tingles through my body. My resolve melts instantly. “Okay, but we need to be quick,” I say breathlessly. “I’m ready!” he replies with a devilish smile, pointing at the appalling bulge in his boxers. "The shower, I meant," I reply. My breath hitched when he lifted me up. He tore my nightgown off and tossed it aside. In no time, I
Hudson's POV Arona flinches as I throw another crystal vase against the wall. Since my return, she has not been any help. I can see her struggling to hold back the urge to say, "I told you so," but she knows better than to provoke me when I'm in this fucking mood. Camilla glances at me and sighs. Ever since I arrived, I have been berating everyone nonstop. A warrior enters the living room, fear clearly visible on his face. “A... Alpha King. None of the men made it back to North Natbia.” I snarled and grabbed him by the collar, throwing him against the wall. He landed on top of the shattered glass. Arona snickered from behind. I turned around, pinning her with a menacing stare. The warrior scrambles to his feet and flees the scene. I was still seething. I had to flee Kaladia like a coward. My warriors stood no chance against Bella, and my useless mother was unwilling to confront her. Therefore, I had to leave Bella and everything else behind. “What kind of witches are you two?
Hendrick's POV I entered the room as soon as Chad left. The air still reeked of sex, and I felt a sharp sting of jealousy. Lycans have a much stronger sense of smell than wolves. I felt Bella's scent as I approached the bed—she smells exquisite. That natural aroma of hers calms both me and Chaos. I sat on the chair to gaze at her like a fucking stalker. She stirred in her sleep. Her wolf could sense me, but she did not feel threatened by me. She sleeps peacefully. I resisted the urge to brush the silky strands of hair away from her face. Her pillowy lips are slightly parted as she breathes softly. The palace is bustling with activity, all in preparation for her wedding to Chadwick. My jaw tightens. This infatuation has had to go. She's my brother's mate. The one and only, not a second chance mate, but the one the Goddess intended for him. Holloway signed his death sentence with what he did. I know my brother. He does not forgive easily, especially when it comes to her. Hence, m
**Bella's POV** After Dane shared the great news, I got up from Chad's lap and placed the plate of food on the table. I had been so hungry earlier. Although I usually don’t eat much meat, I felt like I could eat everything on the table. Chad had been feeding me tiny bites when Dane walked in, and I noticed the amused glint in his eyes at the sight of us. Everyone at the palace saw Chad as the big bad wolf, but he was so sweet to me. "So, he's gone!" I exclaimed with excitement. "It seems so," Chad replied, leaning back on the couch and crossing his legs in a figure-four position. "We won't let our guard down, though. Don't forget that he is working with a witch." He focused his gaze on me, and I felt my cheeks flush as I averted my eyes. I grabbed the glass of wine Rose had served earlier and welcomed the bittersweet taste. "I will reinforce the security around the palace. People from neighboring packs have started to arrive for your wedding," Dane said before excusing himself
Chad's POV I witnessed everything in those fleeting seconds from a distance. The chaos that unfolded was overwhelming. Her power was immeasurable; she tore through the magic barriers fiercely. My warriors stood helplessly. There was nothing else to do. She eliminated the threat singlehandedly. Now, I cradle her in my arms inside the car as she sleeps like an angel, not as the terrifying witch who just obliterated an army of warriors. The small lashes on her supple skin finally heal, and I clench my jaw at seeing them. The dried blood that smeared her skin had already begun to flake away. Hendrick speeds past on his motorcycle. He knows what Bella is capable of, so he had no doubts when he took her to that place. I can't help but feel jealous of their closeness. Why does she trust him with her secret and not me? Dane pulls through the castle gates, and I leave the car carrying Bella. As we pass by the common room, the women gasp and look in horror as they see Bella covered in bl