The deep blue sea.Bella's POV.With conflicting emotions, I quietly strolled with my mother doing most of the talking. I despised the little misunderstanding I had with Jacob that my mind was left with him back at the manor. Suddenly we approached the devil's pond.The devil's pond? I frowned. All the times I have been to this place have been deadly for me hence I questioned my mother. Could she be one behind all my attacks here? My heart thumped wildly."Eh, Mom, why are we here?" A surge of intense fear rushed over me but I braved on to ask the awful question."This is the gate to pavlopetri." She replied with elegance while gazing at me. "oh, okay. I did not know that ." I felt silly for nearly accusing my mother of my misdeeds." Baby, I was meaning to ask, do you fight a lot with Jacob?" She raised a question with a solemn face..."No, that was the first time." I sighed with a faraway look. "Oh, anyway, cheer up. You are going to visit mommy's home and hopefully, it will be yo
Bella's POV. I opened my eyes, and I was in a dungeon type of cell or prison used to hold prisoners, particularly in medieval times. "Mom?" I moaned in pain. My body ached like that of someone who has been beaten senselessly. "Jacob?" I moaned with tremendous pain all over my body while I tried to move my limbs but they were bound to silver chains that burnt my wrist. I was in so much pain that any slight movement caused an even more massive ache. Where am I? The place was dark, damp, and unpleasant. 'Babe, please help me.' I tried to mind link to Jacob who did not respond to me. How far did those fucking Rogues take me out of the midnight pack? When a wolf is taken out of its territory, it is unable to mind link to any pack member unless there was one nearby… 'Mom, can you hear me?' I made effort to call my mother, but she too was silent. Shit, I darted around the room. The dungeon-like prison cell consisted of a small, windowless room with thick stone walls and a heavy, iron
Alpha Jacob's POV.Twenty-four hours passed and Bella had not returned back from pavlopetri city she had gone to visit with her new estranged mother.Don't get me wrong, I was happy a blood relative had returned to her life who might shed more light on her strange abilities and dazes… but it was Bella leaving the pack with a woman she barely knew that was very frustrating. I loved her greatly but it was the way she objected to me refusing her to leave that got me angry at first but now I was restless that my mate was not by my side.A day without her felt like torture to the soul while I tirelessly searched for her with the help of the pack but surprisingly she came back with a pack of Rogues and Epsilon Emilio following her like a pack of senseless dogs.At first, it was strange to witness such an odd incident but then I remembered that she was a hybrid, able to command an army with just her hypnotic voice. But why did she look like that, messy and tired? I scuffed my hair with a smi
Alpha Jacob's POV.The pack members exchanged glances, unsure of what to believe. But I remained focused, my eyes fixed on the task at hand. "I must complete the banishing ritual," I said firmly. "It is my duty to protect the pack from danger, and your father is one."Samantha pleaded with me, but I continued the ritual, pouring all of my energy into the spell. Finally, as the last words left my lips, the bright light from my hand faded away. The pack members gasped in shock and horror, unable to comprehend what had just happened. But I knew that I had done what was necessary to restore order and justice to the pack.I turned to face my pack, my voice ringing out with the authority of the alpha. "Let it be known that justice has been served. Epsilon Emilio has been banished from our pack for his crimes. Let no one question my final say in this matter." With that said, my warriors dragged Emilio out of my presence to be left at the boundaries of the territory.There were murmurs of as
Bella's POV.A day later, Jacob surprised me with my mother's presence and I was happy to see her after a few days of her absence… it was the little things like this that made me appreciate him even more.I told Mother about my ordeal with Emilio and his banishment and how the pack was at uneasy days that followed."Sweetie, I love how you handled yourself at that moment, but I think I need to train you so that you can fully will your abilities at your will." She said with a serious voice."Okay, Mom," I responded without hesitation because I knew how powerful she was and her training me would not be a bad idea because I got to use it as an excuse to bond with her more. "So when can we start?" I asked with an inquisitive stare like that of a toddler wanting to spend more time with its mother.You can't blame me, I was deeply deprived of motherly love from a tender age. I let out a tight-lipped crimson smile."I have some free time today, so we can start right now." She answered back.
Alpha Zach's POV.Weeks later after Alexander's failed attempt to retrieve my Bella from that selfish bastard calling himself Alpha Jacob, I sat in my office, brushing my imaginary beard because I had received an unannounced visit from my arch nemesis's pack.With furrowed brows, I glanced at my visitor with a question mark. Do I trust her or continue falling at my plan to retrieve my true mate Bella? I sighed softly."I've been thinking about this for a while now," I said, "and I've come up with a plan that I think will work.""What do you have in mind?" Samantha asked, looking intrigued in her sexy lime green leather mini dress with matching high-heeled boots. She looked sexy but my wolf did not fancy her. She was just another crystal in sheep's clothing. I smirked. Like who unravels clubbing clothing in the morning? Anyway, that's none of my business."We need to lure Bella away from Alpha Jacob's territory, where she's heavily protected," I explained because every attempt I made w
Alpha Jacob POV.Waking up next to Bella was a beautiful sight every day. She was an early riser but today she slept in.Wow, what a view. She was facing me and I got the opportunity to study her… her captivating glowing face looked younger and peaceful in sleep. Her sexy plump succulent lips parted slightly, and her shiny brunette hair was an exquisite mess after a night filled with passion and sex.She was tempting to reach out and touch but like a small child, she looked delicate in her sleep and did not want to be disturbed…Let me go for my early morning patrol in the boundaries of the pack just to make sure there was no danger lurking around. With quiet swift movements, I got out of bed making sure not to wake up sleeping beauty and wore my joggers, sneakers and then grabbed my iPod on my way out and plugged my headphones in my ears… with an upbeat song playing, I start jogging slowly but making sure my razor focus eyes were scanning every inch of my territory.Shirtless and sw
Queen Zita's POVSeated on my magnificent throne at the bottom of the ocean in Pavlopetri city, I was surrounded by the six Nameless Elders, who are the most respected and powerful figures in the underwater kingdom. We were all gathered in a grand hall at the bottom of the ocean. They all bowed their unseen faces in their black cloaks which covered them from head to toe, that's if they ever had toes or fins.I composed my stern posture with a slight tight-lipped smile."Your Majesty, we have summoned you here today to discuss the matter of your daughter, Bella." The first Elder spoke his mind.I heaved a sigh while my smile vanished because I saw this coming after bringing my daughter here…sometimes these fucking fish behaved like humans, always gossiping about what they were not told about. I discreetly roll my eyes.With ease and calm, I gently bob my head. "Yes, I am aware. What would you like to know?""We would like to know why you have kept her existence a secret all these years