Semua Bab Twice Fated: Bab 61 - Bab 70

Lilet's POV The morning sun shone through the drapes as I stepped outside onto the veranda, the leaves rustling softly with secrets. My gaze tightened at the scene unrolling in the garden - Lino, dark hair mussed, tall commanding figure, was stooping down with Selena, laughter ringing out joyfully. Her nanny hovered on the periphery, unsure, looking back and forth between me and Lino. I didn't hesitate, walking forward with intent. "Why are you still here? Leave us alone," I told Lino, my voice sharper than I meant. Lino stood up to his full height, a small, unconcerned smile playing around his lips. "I just wanted to play with Selena," he replied smoothly, defusing the tension I emanated. "You didn't go home last night," I snapped, crossing my arms. "I'd like to remain for longer than a few days," he answered, his eyes unflinching. I was about to protest when Selena grasped my arm, her eyes large and expectant. "Mom, can Alpha Lino remain with us for three days? Please?" He

Bela's POV The air clung cold, thick with dust, as if the ancient building itself breathed slowly. Something had changed in the room here in the Crimson Petals pack's residence. I looked at Lilet; her eyes contracted with the same suspicion that twisted my stomach. We came here to find our mother.As we ascended the stairs, there was a mere echo down the corridor—a gentle, soft sound that pulled at the fringes of my consciousness. It sounded like footsteps, swift and light, dying away around the bend. I stopped, my grip on the railing growing tighter."Did you hear that?" I breathed, my voice hardly louder than a whisper.Lilet stopped short, her eyes flicking back to me. "Hear what?" "Something's running… or someone," I whispered, already heading in the direction of the noise. I had a restlessness under my skin, making me want to go after it. My wolf, Mira, churned uneasily at the back of my mind."Go on, then," Mira urged, her voice a soft growl of excitement.I looked over at Lilet, s

Lilet's shriek split the air, high-pitched and full of horror. I gasped, my own heart pounding sickly in my chest.Before us, propped up on the bed, sat a woman—a shadow of the woman she used to be. She was gaunt, painfully thin, wrists and ankles bruised and raw from the rusted iron chains that cuffed her. The chain around her ankles was long enough to let her walk to the bathroom, but it remained a cruel restraint. She was dressed in frayed shreds of what had probably been royal finery - a pricey, silky dress that seemed to have been newly replaced, a bitter mockery of her captivity. She was gorgeous, stunning even. Long silver hair fell down her neck, glinting like moonbeams.And her face…It was like seeing in a mirror. The three of us look just the same.Tears scalded my eyes and slid down my cheek as I gazed at her. She blinked slowly, her eyes drifting towards the ceiling, as though she was somewhere far, far away, lost in her own mind. The void in her eyes sent a rush of fury bur

I removed my jacket and threw it to the side, standing in nothing but a tank top as I entered the arena. My muscles flexed in excitement, and I was glad that I had continued with my training—it was finally worth it."Come on," Benedict said, gesturing for me to come forward. "Let's be done with it."Benedict lunged toward me, shifting mid-air into a massive golden-brown wolf. Gasps erupted around us, followed by Rick’s furious roar.I reacted by instinct, the red wolf bursting forth in an explosion of speed, but Benedict was too fast. His size and strength were crushing. He slammed me to the ground, Mira lying trapped beneath his enormous paws. My wolf snarled with anger, fighting against his weight, but he was too strong. And then agony, searing, blinding—flashed through my body as his fangs bit deep into my neck."AAAHHHH!" A long, painful scream ripped from my lungs.Rick reached me first. He wrapped his arms around me, his voice frantic. "Damn it, Bella! Don't leave me!"The injur

Bella's POV "Edsel! Gian! Time to come in; snacks are ready!" I shouted, tiptoeing into the garden with a tray full of just-baked mango and egg pie and a cold pitcher of orange juice. My two little boys should be playing around the flower bed, but the garden stood quiet and empty.Furrowing my brow, I looked around the house and then outside again. Still nothing. They hadn't gotten very far."Edsel? Gian?" I called out again.A gentle giggle drifted through the air, followed by the sound of leaves being moved. I knew exactly what was going on. Smothering a smile, I let out a big sigh and headed for the doorway as if to exit.Just in time, the two nannies sped towards me, their faces etched with concern. "Luna, excuse us! We didn't do our work."I teasingly glared at them. "I shall have to punish you two.""No, no, Mommy! Don't punish them!" followed a chorus of frightened little voices. "We were just hiding! We were just playing with you!"In a flurry of activity, two small bodies burst fo