All Chapters of Once His Mate, Now His Rival: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Jake stepped out of the elevator and followed the directions he'd been given at reception. He found Damon pacing up and down the corridor outside the ward, running his fingers through his hair."Alpha," Jake voiced out, announcing his presence. It was the VIP ward, so it was only Damon in the area. He turned and looked at Jake as he approached."Any news from the doctor?" Damon sighed and finally stopped pacing. "No, nothing yet. I swear, if anything happens to her or our baby, I'm going to find Moore and tear him apart with my bare hands."Jake's eyes widened at the mention of baby but he quickly masked it. "Please, rest assured Alpha, Amber is a strong woman. I'm sure she will be fine. As for Moore, you don't have to worry about him again, he's behind bars for good."Damon heaved a deep sigh, running a hand over his face. "Today was supposed to be a good day. We were supposed start our vacation today. I was to pick her up at noon, fly to Italy, relax for a few days and enjoy oursel

ONE WEEK LATERInside a moving transport vehicle, Moore and Bella sat opposite each other among several other inmates as they were being taken to separate facilities where their sentences would be carried out.After reviewing the statements and evidence presented during the trial, the court had sentenced Moore to death, for grooming his child into becoming a killer, ordering her to commit murder, and showing no remorse, even after being the direct cause of her losing her pregnancy.Bella, on the other hand, had been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole and right now, they were both on their way to face the consequences of their actions."So how does it feel to know you're going to die, huh?" Bella said with a smug smile.Moore looked up for the first time since they'd boarded the vehicle. He hadn't even realized she'd been sitting opposite him all along. His thoughts were a mess, his body trembling as he chewed nervously on his nails.The moment he recognized Bella, anger sur

Amber didn't know how much time had passed before she finally pulled away from the kiss. She lifted her gaze to meet Damon's, still smiling. "I didn't see this coming. I thought we were only going on a trip to have fun like you said. I knew we were always going to have this conversation at some point. But I just didn't expect it to come so soon."Damon brushed his thumb gently over her hand. "I know we were married once, but we only did because we had to. I did it because the elders said it was the right thing to do... that going against the moon goddess wishes would bring misfortune to the pack. But this time... I'm doing it because I love you, babe. Because I can't imagine my life without you. Not because the moon goddess wills it... but because it's what I want.""Okay, you always know the right words to make me blush."Damon chuckled. "That's because I'm speaking from my heart. You deserve to be treated like the queen you are, and that's exactly what I plan on doing from now on."

FEW DAYS LATERAmber had just finished preparing breakfast and was about to set the table when a knock sounded on the door.Already knowing who it might be, Amber washed her hands in the sink and went to get the door.The moment she opened the door, she came face to face with Jessie and the twins."Mummy!!!" The twins screamed in unison as they ran to her, wrapping their arms around her legs.Amber chuckled and crouched to their heights, pulling both twins into a warm hug as though her life depended on it."We miss you mummy!" Jason said with a wide smile before pulling from the hug."Yes, mummy. We couldn't wait to see you." Jessie chipped in."Mummy missed you both too," Amber cooed, pressing soft kisses to their foreheads.Jessie rolled the two boxes inside and quietly closed the door behind her."Where's papa?" Jessie asked, glancing around the living room, hoping to spot her Dad."Daddy isn't around right now, okay? But he promised to be back this evening to see you both," Amber

SEVERAL HOURS LATERDamon exhaled sharply as the plane finally touched down in Hawaii, his chest tight with a dread he couldn't shake. A driver was already waiting at the airport, but Damon barely noticed him. He slid into the car, his thoughts racing far ahead as they drove off.The ride felt endless. Every second stretched, heavy and suffocating, until the car finally slowed and came to a stop in front of an hospital.Damon didn't wait for the driver to get the door and stepped down, his strides long and urgent as he pushed through the hospital doors.He found Vicky seating in front of the ER, tears streaming down her eyes as she stared at the floor.Her clothes were soaked red with blood, her skin pale and damp with sweat. She looked so small and broken."Vicky."At the sound of his voice, her head snapped up. The moment she spotted Damon walking towards her, Vicky bolted to her feet and ran towards him, crashing into his arms as if they were the only thing keeping her from falling