All Chapters of Twice Fated: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

At Silver Moon PackOnce the doctor attended to Lino's wound, Lilet's eyes shone with worry as she asked, "Why did you shield me from the hit?"Lino's eyes grew softer. "Because I don't want to see you get hurt again," he said, his tone firm even as the ache poured from his wound.Lilet's breath caught. "Lino, the knife was wolfsbane-poisoned!""I'm alright," Lino reassured her, struggling to coax a weak smile to allay her concern. But what he really was, the poison had already begun to seep into his blood, tensing his muscles with pain. He hid it very well, not wishing Lilet to know the depth of his torture.Determined, Lino rolled onto his feet and walked out of the room, his jaw hard. Soldiers were hauling the attacker, a disheveled individual whose eyes flashed with defiance, along the floor. One of the soldiers growled out, "Why did you do it?" Lino's pack members stood clustered, muttering spread among them like fire.Lino halted one hand and spoke in a commanding tone."We are here to

Bella's POVWe allowed Benedict and the two guards to walk by, holding our breaths silently in the shadows. Thirty minutes later, they returned and left again. When their footsteps had long since faded, Lilet spoke."There's something so peaceful about this place," she whispered."Typically, the deadliest spots are peaceful before they attack," I answered. "So watch your step, and keep your eyes on the trail."We continued on, through the dim light of my phone alone. The noise that had brought us here, to this secret passage, was gone, with only the resonance of our footsteps breaking the silence. But I didn't stop, my resolve unbroken—fueled by an urge to know, to find the source of that evasive noise.The tunnel was endless, its walls heavy with years. Cobwebs clung to my clothes and hair like phantom fingers, as if alerting me to the lost secrets that waited. A shiver crept down my spine, half chill, half fear, but to go back now was not an option. I had traveled too far to give up on

Rick's POVThe instant they said they were looking for Bella's mother, Piera, I knew where they would head—the old pack house. Because the Night Walker Pack, Lilet's pack, was an adjoining territory of the Crimson Petals Pack, I didn't hesitate. I shifted straight away, my wolf racing through the woods at breakneck pace, driving myself harder than ever before. My heartbeat thudded in my ears as I approached the deserted building, my breathing in short, nervous gasps.I phoned Bella once more, my hand grasping my phone tightly, but she immediately hung up. My gut tightened with anxiety. Something was going down. Something I wasn't witnessing.As I entered the old room, the large wooden door groaned open. I was greeted by the cutting gasps and shocked cries. Bella, Lilet, and her mother all jumped towards me, their eyes wide in shock. They did not expect to find me there.Dirt was stuck on Bella's lovely face, grime streaks smudged across her cheeks. Relief and shock blended in the face

What now? I murdered the ex-Alpha, Benedict. My hands shook as I stood over his dead body, my heart racing like a war drum. An arm was placed upon my shoulder, and I jerked.I saw Edgar looking down at me, his face calm but full of pride. His golden eyes were free of judgment—only understanding."Don't worry," he said gently, his voice even.I gulped hard, guilt and relief doing battle within me. "I killed him, Edgar. I killed your father.""It does not matter." Edgar's tone was adamant. "If you had not done it, I would have." His words were final and sent a shiver down my spine.Lilet moved forward, her presence bringing us back to reality. "Now, we can at last be at peace," she said softly. There was no rejoicing, only the silent relief of a weight removed.That afternoon, we returned to the Night Walker Pack—Lilet's pack. Edgar was tearful as he said goodbye to Piera, his mate, vowing that he would see her often. The Night Walker Pack was merely a neighboring pack.By the time we got ther

Beta Mark suddenly came running into the garden, his face white with urgency."Luna, the Alpha has come. He wishes to see you." His tone was tinged with discomfort, and the expression in his eyes gave me a shiver.My two sons immediately sprang to their feet."Dad's back?" Their faces had a flicker of excitement, but what was on Mark's face made my gut knot. There was more to this. Something was off.I hugged them down quickly, cradling their little faces, my tone soft but authoritative. "Stay here with Beta Mark and your nanny. I need to have a word with your father."Not waiting for them to respond, I walked and entered the house, my chest pounding. Approaching our bedroom, a metallic, pungent smell wafted up to meet me. Blood.The second I entered, I sucked in a breath. Rick was sitting at the table, shirt removed, meticulously taking care of an ugly, deep wound on his shoulder.A new claw mark, jagged and red, disfigured his skin."Good Lord, what did you do?" I exclaimed, dashing to hi