All Chapters of Betrayed By One, Chosen By Another: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

CHAPTER 132Isabella's POVI turned quickly and looked directly at Ethan. His deep blue eyes narrowed a bit as he understood what was happening. Emily was standing there smiling pretending that his sudden arrival didn't affect us at all.“Hi, Ethan,” Emily said cheerfully, her voice bright and happy even though a storm was coming.“What are you doing here?” Ethan asked sharply worry and annoyance showing on his face. It was obvious he was not happy. The elders had made it clear—Emily wasn’t allowed here. But there she was acting like their rules didn't matter.“We were just chatting,” Emily said waving her hand like it didn't matter. “Isabella and I were going to Stormfang but we got a little sidetracked.”Ethan frowned in disbelief. “Diverted? You know you shouldn’t ignore your orders, Emily. The Council won’t like it if you don’t follow them.”Emily shrugged and didn't seem bothered by the scolding. “Oh, come on, Ethan. What do you want to tell Isabella? Just say it so we can move o

CHAPTER 134Ethan's POVI opened my eyes slowly as the morning light came into the room. I turned my head carefully so I wouldn’t wake the peaceful person next to me. Isabella was sleeping her gentle breathing matching the rise and fall of her dark hair on the pillow.We had spent a night together that was more than just being close. It was a night of sharing secrets, talking about our feelings, and feeling strangely better. But now my mind was racing with thoughts and it felt heavy in my chest.I got out of bed as quietly as I could my muscles sore from the movement. The morning air was chilly making me shiver. After one last look at Isabella, I walked to the door, my heart heavy from what happened last night. I stepped into the hallway, the old wooden floor creaking under me, but I kept moving carefully and quietly.When I walked into the living room I felt drawn to the outside. I opened the porch door and stepped out the cool air wrapping around me like a warm hug. Leaning on the r

CHAPTER 136Ethan's POVAs I walked behind Captain Luke down the tight hallway of the Ravensong Packhouse, my mind was buzzing, keeping pace with the loud wind outside. Luke's firm steps echoed on the wooden floor, giving me stability during the chaos in my head. When we arrived at the door to the big meeting room, it swung open, revealing a person sitting in the middle of the long, shiny table.“Elder Darius,” Luke said with a nod, moving aside so I could go in.I was stunned when I saw Elder Darius. He was taller than anyone I knew, with hair that fell to his broad shoulders and a face that showed his age and strength. It made me nervous and gave me a lot of respect to know he had come to Ravensong.“elder Darius,” I said, my instincts taking over, and I bowed deeply, a natural response that showed my respect for him.“Ah, Ethan Bloodmoon,” he said with a smile, waving for me to stand up. “You don't have to bow to me. We are all family here.”I sat up, forcing a small smile, but his

CHAPTER 138Elena's POVThe steam surrounded me, dulling the noisy thoughts in my head. I stood under the pouring hot water, trying to feel better, but it only made my inner chaos worse. Axel had done the unthinkable—he’d caught Logan. My heart ached at the idea. I had pushed him to kill Logan, to end it all, but he chose to keep the pain going. His sick love for torture fed my anger just like the water calmed my skin.“Oh, Logan,” I whispered, my voice lost in the steady sound of the shower. “What trouble are you in this time?”I pictured his pale face, hurt and beaten, blood covering his skin like war paint. It should have been easy—a quick act of justice. But things got messy. Ethan had arrived, my bringer of chaos, saving Logan and pulling me deeper into this nightmare. They were all plotting against Axel and me, and why? Revenge? For the mistakes I’d made?I hit my fist against the tiled wall, pain rushing through my knuckles as anger boiled inside me. “Damn it!” I yelled, lettin

CHAPTER 140Isabella's POVI looked at Lucas and Darcy Stormfang, the couple I had always thought of as my parents. They were warm and welcoming, but my heart dropped when I met Lucas’s eyes. In that moment, a sudden truth struck me like a lightning bolt these people I loved were not my real parents. My sense of who I was felt shaky, weighed down by secrets that had been hidden for too long.“Oh wow, Isabella!” Darcy’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts like sunlight breaking through dark clouds. She ran over to me with her arms wide open, looking both excited and relieved.I stood still, my body tense with mixed feelings. When she hugged me tightly, it felt almost smothering and deeply wrong. My gut told me to pull back, but I awkwardly wrapped my arms around her. “Hey, umm, mom,“ I said, my words sounding strange and stiff as I spoke.She stepped back, her eyes shining with tears she hadn’t shed, and she looked at me like she wanted to remember everything. “You look so grown! It’s b