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Chad's POV Bella put the towel away and started brushing her hair. I could hear her heart racing. She was hiding something from me, and Hendrick knew everything about it. Why couldn’t she trust me the way she trusted him? It took her a minute to respond, but she didn’t meet my gaze. “What do you mean? Hendrick killed them, of course,” she said, continuing to brush her silky hair. I got up from the bed and took the brush from her, beginning to comb her long locks. I noticed her uneasiness but decided not to pressure her. She would tell me when she was ready. “Don’t ever cut your hair,” I said, trying to change the subject. “It’s awfully long now,” she chuckled "I like to wrap it around my wrists when I take you from behind, Ma Petite." She turns crimson red. I open her bathrobe, exposing her perky breasts. I bite my bottom lip at the sight of her paled nipples. "What are you doing?" She giggles. "I wanted to see how deep your blush goes." I knelt in front of her and sw
Bella's POV Walking toward the hospital, I started debating telling Chad the truth. Chad has shown me in many ways that he loves me, yet I can not bring myself to tell him. My stomach plummets at just the idea of him seeing me differently when he learns that I'm part Witch. The people we encounter bow as we pass by them. Holding my hand, Chad grabs me by the waist instead and kisses my head. "Worrying your little head again? We'll find the Natbians Ma Belle, and I will bring you Hudson's head on a platter." I bite my lip and nod, suppressing these emotions. I hate keeping secrets from him, and I'm terrified of losing him. I step in front of him and throw my arms around his neck. He grabs me by the waist with both hands and lifts me from the floor. I bury my face in his neck. His scent soothes me and makes me feel whole. "Just be careful, Chad... if something happens to you, I won't be able to..." Chad stops my speech as he fists my hair with his hand and tilts my head back, br
Chad's POV 'Mate,' Cobalt nags in my head. 'You made her get upset.' He's been complaining nonstop since I left the palace. "It was for her own protection. She is safe inside the palace." I retorted. I was feeling like a total jerk for leaving her like that. I did not need Cobalt's nagging to make matters worse. My mind wrestled with how I could make it up to her. I arrived with Ace and Trent at the Tavern. Fort and Dane were already here. I was surprised to see Roderick here as well. He was still sporting a bruised and bandaged head. The men rose to their feet when they saw me. I gestured at them to sit down. "You summoned us, my King." Murat, their leader, spoke first. He was an alpha from a neighboring pack. He was fierce and loyal to his people. "I had tried to avoid any further wars with North Natbia. I don't want any more Keladian men perishing on battlefields, leaving widows and orphans in despair. Their Alpha King, though, had other plans. He wants these lands for not
Bella's POV I lay naked on top of Chad, resting my cheek on his chest, listening to his steady breathing. He caresses my arm lazily with one hand while playing with my hair with the other. I draw circles on his pectorals with my finger. I was a spent and satisfied mess. I sighed with contentment. The bed sheet covers me from the waist down, and Chad lowers his hand to spank my butt playfully. "Hey!" I pouted, lifting my head up. Chad quiets my protests with a kiss. I moaned against his lips, feeling my core clench so ready for him again. Chad grazes his nose softly against my jawline and neck, inhaling my scent. I tremble with pleasure at his touch. "Don't worry; I won't spank you this time." He chuckles, flipping us over and pressing me against the mattress with his body. I locked my legs around his waist, feeling him hardening against my core. If my wetness was not enough evidence, the scent of my arousal was the unashamed proof of what I wanted, of what I needed from him. "
Bella's POV I passed by the common room on my way out. Elise and Grace were there. Grace looks so much better after giving her the amulet. She has even asked me to be her baby's godmother. Elise is a little bit farther along. I hope their babies can become friends in the future. Lira appeared as well, nursing her baby. "Are you heading out, Bella?" Lira asks. "I'm going to visit Saidie's baby at the hospital. I heard that she's not doing well." Elise stands up, with a protective hand on her belly. "Wait, you're not going alone. I don't like that woman!" She affirms, leaving no room for denial. Just then, Ace comes carrying Tessa, looking alarmed. "Her water broke!" He growls. "I'm fine. We just need to get to the hospital." Tessa tries to calm him down as he darts towards the exit. "I guess we're all going to the hospital," Lira says as she passes her baby to his nanny. "I will text Fort to let him know. I wish I had a mind link as well. " Grace sighs. Tessa i
Camilla's POV I watched from the shadows as the Lycan roared furiously. That she-wolf, Sadie, had slapped the Princess. Sadie had played a key role in my plan, but I no longer needed her. I made sure her pup never made it out of the ICU. She had to pay for gloating when the Princess lost that wolf's spawn. That pup was born weak anyway, and it was her mother’s fault. She gave me her pup's blood from the womb to create the potion that killed the Princess's pup. It's a shame that the Princess, being too soft-hearted, cured the pup already. She will soon learn that kindness is futile. "Who hurt you?!" the Lycan asked her again, kissing her reddened cheek softly. Even though he touched her with care, I could sense his aura darkening. He was clearly furious yet treated her as if she were made of crystal. "I had a confrontation with Sadie..." The Lycan spun around and moved toward the exit, but the Princess held him back. "Chad is okay, really. I slapped her back." The Lycan seemed t
Chad's POV It had been weeks since I forced Jasper Holloway to go back to Riverbank's Pack with his mate and daughter. Bella stopped me from killing Jasper, just like I had been itching to do for a long time. Only Bella's intervention and the fact that he has a pup now saved him. Bella did not want a fatherless pup in her conscience. It had been the first time we had fought. I hated every minute of it. I stormed out of my office when Dane mindlinked me. Jasper Holloway had intercepted Bella outside the maternity hospital. She had accompanied Elise for her prenatal checkup. When Dane met them outside, Holloway was practically dragging Bella by the arm. I had given the order to throw him out of the city, and he dared to think he could take Bella away with him. I lost it when I got to the scene. "Get your filthy hands off of my mate!!" I snarled as I lunged at him, claws out and elongated teeth. Cobalt demanded blood, and I was going to deliver. I will paint the Palace's grounds wi
**Bella's POV** I rummage through the drawer for the fourth time, knowing I left Jasper's letter inside. However, the envelope containing my son’s sonogram is nowhere to be found. I hear Rose’s footsteps approaching, and I turn to face her. "Queen Luna, the team from Lynne Wayne has arrived for your final dress fitting!" Rose announces with enthusiasm. I glance at my Audemars Piguet Royal watch, a recent gift from Chad, and I remind myself that I am finally marrying him and claiming him as my own. Butterflies flutter in my stomach at the thought. "Thank you, Rose. I’ll be there in a few minutes. Make sure to inform the Lunas as well," I instruct firmly. Rose nods and exits. When I step into the spacious fitting room, my friends eagerly await me. "Bella, your dress is absolutely stunning! You definitely have to design my dress too!" Elise declares. “Of course I will,” I reply confidently as the assistant zips up my dress. The skirt sparkles with tiny diamonds, my shoulders bar
Bella's POV I refuse to believe that Chad died. In my heart, I knew he couldn’t be gone; we are mates, and I’ve marked him. I can still feel our connection. I only wish I could have confirmation to dissipate this dread from curling inside my stomach. To top it all, I have to pretend to be oblivio
The pain is agonizing. It burns in my chest, travels through my insides, and suffocates me until I can barely breathe. This feeling is brutal, gut-wrenching; it's torture—she's gone. My mate is gone, and I'm left behind, unable to do anything about it. I pace back and forth in the hospital's private
Bella's POV After I showered an hour later, the maids, whom I now knew as Alyssa and Lana, helped me into a breathtaking Thalia dress. The metallic color added to its beauty, but Chad consumed my thoughts. I let them do my hair and makeup, feeling like a mannequin. They hardly spoke to me, only as
Bella's POV Balzaree Everything is dark. I don’t know how long I’ve been unconscious. My body isn’t responding, but I can hear everything around me. What did Camilla do to me? And what did I do to Chad? My stomach plummeted as I remembered what I had done. Oh Goddess, Chad! Gut-wrenching pain co
An uneasiness creeps into my gut as I tug at my shirt's collar for the umpteenth time. Dane looks at me, and knowing me too well, he senses something is wrong with me. "Don't tell me you're nervous. This is just the legal union. She's been yours since the moment you saw her at that cavern." He pad
"I'm just glad you liked them," I said with a smile. We continued getting ready, and the room filled with laughter and warmth. They were ready before me when Elise suddenly said she was getting contractions. "Oh no, no, no! Baby, not today. Today is your aunty Bella's big day!" Elise whimpered.
Bella's POV I wake up from a long sleep, sitting up abruptly. “Chad!” I exclaim. He stirs beside me and wraps his arms around my waist. “Today is the wedding! I have so many things to do!” He simply tightens his hold. “Come back to bed, ma chérie,” he says in that husky voice that always makes m
Hudson's POV Arona flinches as I throw another crystal vase against the wall. Since my return, she has not been any help. I can see her struggling to hold back the urge to say, "I told you so," but she knows better than to provoke me when I'm in this fucking mood. Camilla glances at me and sighs.
Hendrick's POV I entered the room as soon as Chad left. The air still reeked of sex, and I felt a sharp sting of jealousy. Lycans have a much stronger sense of smell than wolves. I felt Bella's scent as I approached the bed—she smells exquisite. That natural aroma of hers calms both me and Chaos.