Chapter 114

Bella's POV

Chad woke up in the middle of the night. His low growls startled me, waking me up as well. He was sitting at the edge of the bed. His breathing was labored. A flicker of fear ran through my body for the first time since I met him.

"Chad, are you alright?" I put my hand on his back, and he stiffened, but his breathing regulated again. I felt the sparks emanating from his body and sipping through my veins.

"I need to go to my chamber now!" His voice was guttural, almost macabre. More animalistic than human. I shuddered. He looked at me, and his eyes flashed. "It has begun." He got up and went through the secret door toward his chamber. He had mind-linked Hendrick and Dr. Strauss because they were waiting for him at the end of the hallway with various guards.

"Bella, go back to your room!" Hendrick ordered. I obeyed, even though I only wanted to follow Chad and stay by his side. He couldn't see me like this, though. I leaned against the wall, feeling my knees give wa