☆ Poor Bella.
Bella's POV My heart pounds wildly as I gaze at Chad, who lies unconscious before me. "What did you do to him?!" I hiss, my voice sharp with accusation. I stared at Koren and Hudson. They exchange bewildered glances as they turn to Aster for answers. "Talk!" I command, my tone laced with the pow
Bella's POV As the plane touched down on the private airstrip near the Alpha King's palace, the excitement radiating from Zoria and Triny was almost palpable. They had spent most of their lives secluded in Balzaree, so they were always up for an adventure, undeterred by the looming uncertainty ah
Koren's POV I watch Hudson refill his glass with yet another generous pour of Bourbon. He drinks most of it in one gulp. Across the room, his sister casts him a disapproving glance, her legs crossing as a scowl etched on her face. Just then, Braxten Lockwood leans in, whispering something in her e
Dane's POV Days have dragged on like a storm cloud refusing to break, and Brent has stood firm, adamantly denying the Queen Luna's impending travel to North Natbia. I was to be in charge of escorting her. Ace has been relentless, pushing for Brent to let her go. Every moment we delay, Chad’s suffe
Chad's POV I’ve been stuck in this fucking cell for days. The walls have started to feel like they’re closing in on me, and all I think of is Bella —was she here already? She’d have already stormed in demanding to see me. Brent must be dragging this out for as long as he can. He wouldn't want his
Chad's POV Cold water jolted me awake, the shock cutting through the haze of unconsciousness. I hadn’t been asleep, really—it felt more like I’d succumbed to the relentless grip of pain. I was locked away in a fortified cell, the remnants of silver chains still clinking softly against the stone wa