Damon's Pov. "Come with me, Lady Bella," I heard the guard say, and I immediately realized I had to put my wit to use. I can't allow Bella to go with him, not after everything I had told her. I cleared my throat and muttered, "Lady Bella is a great conversationalist and has been filling me in with great news about your pack. I will appreciate her company more, at least until I get the permission to enter your pack territory. "Bella wanted to protest, so I tightened my grip and watched her squirm. Serve her right for trying to frighten me off my mission. The guard bowed stiffly and walked back to his comrades, and I saw them discussing for a while before the trio stepped inside the gate. Well, let them take all the time they want. I have a plan, and I am not about to give up. Greenwood pack must fall...today. "Who is Edmond of Tybeton, and why did he seek revenge against you?' Bella's voice jolted me out of my thoughts. Like before, my common sense told me to ignore her c
Bella's Pov. "Tell me why you ran away from Baron's fortress?" Damon asked as we stepped closer to the Greenwood pack's main gate. Since I have my own questions, I knew I had to wait until his curiosity was satisfied first. "I was accused of stealing a trinket and was locked up in a dungeon." Damon laughed dryly when I said this. "Who accused you, dearest Bella? Baron? He must be out of his mind. Didn't he know you were the heiress of Greenwich and had no need of a trinket when you have several expensive heirlooms at your disposal?""It wasn't Baron, but her daughter. And yes, he had no idea I was the Greenwich heiress."Damon stopped his stride, staring confusedly at me, "Then why did he take you as hostages when he had no idea you were related to me?" God in heaven! He didn't know that Baron was the man he kidnapped and chained to bed for me yet. I'd better let him know. "Well, it doesn't matter. You will be back to me immediately I got rid of Baron and his daughter.""How
"Please marry me," Baron was on his knees, his dark eyes boring into me, his hands sending shivers down my spine as he held my legs tight. Baron on his knees, proposing to me!This must be a dream! Of course it was. My eyes snapped open and I stared around, trying to discern the source of the approaching set of footsteps. This can't be Moana. They were running towards me. I need to get up and flee. Before my arms and legs would obey the instructions from my brain, three daring-looking men materialized in front of me and immediately circled me. "A maid!" One of the men screamed in delight. "My God! It's a woman with flesh and blood.""She must be from that whoreson pack." The other man added in an excited voice. "Who are you, maid?"The first man leaned towards me, and out of impulse, I leaped forward, kicking him with my shoulder, and knocking him down. The impact staggered me, but I quickly regained my stand and raced down the bushy path. I heard a curse, followed by an order,
Bella's Pov. It was when the gate banged at our back that I realized I had been holding my breath. "That was close, Moana. "I can't believe those guards don't recognize me, even in a maid's clothes.""I drew all the attention to myself and didn't give them a chance to. Good thing I had once offered my service to one of them.""And which exact service are we talking about, Moana?""A portion to make him last longer in bed. Nothing extraordinary."Your knowledge of herbs and roots keeps coming to great use. To think you learned this during the dark moments of your life."Moana smiled, but then, smiling hardly left Moana's lips. Only on rare occasions, like what happened some moments ago, can Moana scowl or look angry. She is a real merry-go-round soul, if you are looking for one. "Most of our dark moments have a lesson to teach us, only if we are wise enough to see that most bad things happened for a good reason.:"Perhaps you are right," I muttered back, even though I did not see w
Bella's Pov.I did as I was instructed. Sarah's shawl was tightly wrapped around my head and neck, while my eyes were glued to the ground I was treading. Moana led the way, and I followed at a safe distance. "Quicken your steps," Moana whispered. "I want you behind me."My eyes darted to the three hefty-looking men in gray uniforms, and I could feel their hot gaze on us as we stepped closer. "I assured you, gentlemen, if no one appreciates your sacrifice, then I do. Here you are in this damn cold simply because you want the rest of the pack members to be saved through the night," Moana said in a loud voice that was immediately followed by a curt bow."This voice sounds familiar, " the tallest and meanest looking, probably the senior among the trio, stepped closer. With dazzling white hair and an overgrown white beard, he looked like a kind of ancient god as he cocked his head to one side and peered at Moana. "God bless my sight! Does this voice belong to the person I thought? He th
"Oh, Mistress Brenda. You nearly gave me a heart attack, " I said as I wobbled towards the expressionless-looking woman. "Melissa accused me of stealing her trinket, locked me up in the dungeon, and then tried to poison me."Mistress Brenda stiffened when I mentioned poison," You are exaggerating, aren't you? Melissa won't dare to do such an obscene thing. And where on earth will she see the poison?""I have no idea where she sees the poison, but you can ask Sarah if you think I made this-." I paused my speech, realizing Sarah can't talk, and so can't collaborate on my story. "That's the truth, Mistress Brenda. Moana here can testify to this as well.""Who would Moana support if not you?" Mistress Brenda snorted and then shrugged. "So you plan to run away, instead of waiting until Alpha Baron comes?""If she is not dead before then," Moana said stiffly. "Look, mistress, I knew of the attempt to poison her, but I came late to warn her. She would have been dead if not for Sarah's help.