Chapter 92

Bella's POV

When I saw Hendrick inside that cold cell-like cage, my heart pang sent a wave of nauseating dread to my stomach. It was like looking at two water droplets. I got closer and couldn't help but reach out to cup his face. It was as if he was my Chad in that heart-wrenching state. When he rubbed his face on my palm, and I didn't feel the sparks, I knew he wasn't Chad.

Back in our room, I hug Chad, and I cannot stop the well of tears from falling like a cascade. I know I'm drenching his shirt, but I can't bear to let go of him. The witch and the werewolf that caused him and his brother to be cursed were my parents. I know it. I feel it in my gut. It all matches. My family owes an unrepayable debt to Chad and his family.

I promise Chad that I will find a cure. These are not empty promises. I have the means to do it. I don't confess to Chad that I am a product of the couple that brought this tragedy upon his family. I'm afraid he would hate me. He stares into my eyes as I k