Chapter 108

Bella's POV

My heart raced when I heard my name. I squared my shoulders and stepped outside with determination. My mind echoed my father's words of encouragement: "Never let your enemy think you're afraid. Fight with everything you've got; even when you believe you're doomed, there's always something you can use to your advantage." I won’t let you down, Father.

The loud music and rowdy crowd were deafening, yet I could still hear Chad growling. My heart ached; it was hard for him to accept my decision, but he respected it. I couldn’t mess this up. I took a deep breath and stood in front of Arona, who smirked triumphantly at me.

"Well, Princess and Luna. May the best win. You may begin!" Ferragano gave the signal, and Arona threw her head back, laughing.

"You played right into my hands, sweet little Bella." Arona cooed in a way that only I could hear her. "'l'll try not to ruin your pweety face, or my brother won't like it." She taunted, not liking that she had to spare my fac