Arabella's POVIn the quiet of the nursery, surrounded by the soft breaths of the sleeping triplets, I grappled with the enormity of the revelations.I traced the patterns on the floor, lost in thought when Mary and her sisters materialized in the room. “Asher called me," Mary said, her eyes locking onto mine. "Your father explained the situation between you and the other Jere brother. “Is there a way to unlink us from each other? I don't want to be linked to him. And my blood, isn't there a way to remove that too?” I asked with hopeful eyes.“They asked me this and I will tell you the same thing I told them. Breaking a bond like yours is no easy feat. Only the witch who binds can unbind but she doesn't seem to be alive and with the help of my sisters and the rest of the coven, we'd try our best. I believe we can find a way.”Relief washed over me at the prospect of a solution. "Please, Mary, find a way”One of the sisters nodded, her expression serious. "First, we need to delve int
Arabella's POVMy heart raced as the echoes of the ritual still lingered in my mind. The bond may have been severed, but either it didn't work or its remnants were imprinted on my senses. I turned to Asher, urgency etched across my face."We need to find Jeremy. He's in danger," I uttered, the gravity of the situation piercing through the newfound calmness.Without hesitation, my father led the way, his steps purposeful as we ventured back to the house but I stopped them. "I think he's in this direction," I shouted and they stopped."Noah, take them home. I'll go find my brother." My father suggested but I shook my head. Without me, they might never find him and I'll be restless. I had to go with them. We just had to be extra careful.The air seemed charged with an unspoken tension, and my instincts guided me toward Jeremy's location.As we moved deeper into the forest, a sense of foreboding enveloped us. The ominous rustling of leaves and distant echoes of a struggle sent shivers do
Arabella's POVAfter feeding and tending to the triplets, we carefully escorted them to a secure safehouse in the basement of the attic. Ava insisted on staying with them, her protective instincts kicking in as she cradled our precious babies in her arms. With tears in my eyes, I kissed each of their foreheads, silently promising to return to them unharmed.As we left the safety of our makeshift sanctuary, the weight of impending conflict hung heavy in the air. The moon cast an eerie glow upon the forest, illuminating our path as we marched toward our destiny.The night whispered with the rustle of leaves, a symphony of anticipation and fear. We moved with purpose, each step a silent vow to protect our loved ones and rid the world of the darkness that threatened to consume us.Arriving at the rendezvous point, our allies stood ready, their eyes ablaze with determination. Jeremy, clad in the mantle of leadership, exuded a quiet confidence as he addressed the assembled group."We strike
Arabella's POV. "I reject you, Arabella Reed, daughter of the overthrown Alpha," he mocked. I stood there, frozen in disbelief as his words echoed in my ears. The air crackled with tension, and my heart felt like it had been ripped out of my chest. "Arabella, I can't be with you. We're not meant to be mates," the guy who was supposed to be my mate said, his voice laced with no form of regret. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision as a sob escaped my throat. I couldn't comprehend how the love we once shared had turned into this painful rejection. It felt as if the world around me had crumbled, leaving only wreckage in its wake. I turned away, unable to bear the sight of him any longer. My legs carried me forward, propelled by the agony in my heart. Each step felt like a heavy burden as if my soul was dragging behind me. My mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions - betrayal, hurt, and an overwhelming sense of loss. The forest enveloped me in its cool embrace as I ran,
Arabella's POV With a heavy heart and aching body, I pushed myself up from the ground, wiping away my tears. The pain radiated through every limb, a constant reminder of the battle I had fought and lost. But I couldn't let it consume me. I couldn't let the cruel Alpha's words break my spirit. Summoning every ounce of strength I had left, I took a deep breath and began to make my way to the pack house. Each step was a struggle, my injured body protesting with every movement, but the defiant part of me refused to give in to the pain. As I walked, I couldn't help but replay the events that had led me to this moment. The mistakes I had made, the choices that had brought me to face this relentless adversary. Regret washed over me like a tidal wave, threatening to drown my hopes of redemption. But I knew I couldn't dwell on the past. I had to focus on what lay ahead. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I arrived at the pack house after getting dirty and pitiful looks from those I
Arabella's POV The voice behind me sent a jolt of surprise through my body, and I turned to face the mysterious stranger who had caught me off guard. My heart pounded in my chest as the man's piercing gaze bore into me, his grip on my hand getting stronger. His scent alone was something that could make me fall to my feet and kiss his. I could feel the intensity of his presence, and in his eyes, I saw a mixture of curiosity and suspicion, as if he were unraveling the secrets hidden within my soul. "Answer me before I alert the Alpha! Who are you? What are you doing here?" "I-I…" I was about to come up with a lie when I heard the footsteps of the what seems to be drunken Alpha's men. "Shit!" I cursed inside me and I tried to think of an escape route. Breaking free from this man was not an option as he held me tightly. As the voices for closer, the man's questions increased and I remembered a scene from a movie I watched. "I can't believe I'm considering this!" I said and immedia
Arabella's POV "SHIT!" I cursed, the booming voice echoed through, slicing my resolve like a dagger. I glanced over my shoulder and saw a group of werewolves hot on my trail, their eyes filled with a mix of determination and rage. My heart pounded in my chest, urging me to run faster. I weaved through the dense forest, the branches whipping against my skin as I pushed myself to the limit. Sweat dripped down my brow, mingling with the dirt on my face. The sound of snapping twigs and heavy panting filled the air, amplifying the sense of urgency that drove me forward. "Arabella, stop running! You can't escape us!" one of the pursuing werewolves bellowed, his voice laced with malice. I clenched my teeth, refusing to let their words deter me. I had no choice but to keep running, to stay ahead and out of their clutches. Adrenaline coursed through my veins, sharpening my senses and heightening my awareness of every detail in the forest. I could hear the distant call of birds and the rust
Arabella's POV "Thump thump, thump thump, thump thump," my heart continued to beat loudly as I heard him. The one I called a true friend just a few minutes ago? His words echoed in my mind, each syllable stabbing me with a blade of betrayal. Max, the man I trusted with my life, had made a deal with the very people who wanted to harm me. How could he? The weight of his betrayal crashed down upon me like a tidal wave, and I clutched at the window frame for support, feeling the coldness seep through my fingertips. Why did he do this? My mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation. Has everything been a lie? The way he was majestically in the forest. Was he waiting for me all along? Was this all a part of their plan? It felt like a cruel joke, a nightmare from which I couldn't wake up. The pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place - the odd glances, the secret phone call. I had been nothing more than a pawn in Nick's game. Anger surged through me, replacing the initial