Chapter 121

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 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 woke 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 embrace, but when I wo