Semua Bab Kidnapped By My Mate -His Lost Queen: Bab 11 - Bab 20

12. Diner EncounterBELLEThe rest of the evening was a blur. That was one nice thing about working at the diner; it kept you busy enough that time moved quickly.There wasn’t a single moment when I didn’t have something to do. I was grateful for it, even if I was exhausted by the end of the day. It kept me distracted from my own thoughts.It was dark now and well past 10 p.m. I groaned as I looked at the clock. I still had two more hours of my shift left.I wouldn’t mind being the only waitress on the floor if I were with Tommy—hardly anyone comes in after eight anyway—but Bert was a different story.He always knew just what to say to make me feel uncomfortable.His favorite thing to talk to me about was my appearance—how I looked in my uniform, that I would look better if I put on some makeup, that I looked just like one of his ex-girlfriends, and so on.Today it had been, “I wish you would smile at me the way you do with the customers. C’mon, give me a smile, beautiful.”I ignored

14. Dark SecretBELLEI was practically dragging my feet as I walked down the sidewalk back to my apartment once my shift was finally over, almost completely overtaken by exhaustion.My eyes drooped, and my body ached. I needed sleep more than anything, but who knew if I would be getting any.Guilt ate at me over how things had gone down with Liam earlier. After all, he was just trying to be a good friend, right? He was trying to look out for me.I just hated that he had assumed his friends and I wouldn’t get along. Was I that horrible to be around?It was cold out, and the June air was nipping at my bare legs, forcing me to pull my jacket tighter around me.I actually wished that I had Liam’s warm car to ride in rather than walking home alone in the dark. Too bad I had ruined everything.I felt strange. Something was off. Dull tingles were shooting up the back of my neck, and I had the odd feeling that I was being watched.But I shook it off, convinced I was just paranoid after my ta

16. BetrayedBELLEMy eyes flew open, blinking under the bright light on the ceiling above me.Memories of what had happened last night came crashing to the front of my consciousness like a freight train.I was disoriented and drowsy from passing out and had no idea where I was or how I got there. And, even though exhaustion was pushing me to go back to sleep, panic gripped me like a vice, forcing my eyes open wide.Adalee had tried to kill me.Grayson didn’t care if I was dead.Liam was a vampire.My hand went to my throat, touching the spot where Adalee’s hand had been wrapped around my neck.I whimpered when my fingers connected with the tender bruise there, my throat constricting with horrified tears.I scrambled to sit up, pushing through the pain coursing through my body. My fight or flight instinct was telling me to get the hell out of dodge.I looked around me, realizing for the first time I was in Liam’s apartment, back in the room he used to let me stay in. I felt the tinies

18. Shattered GlassBELLEThe moment Grayson left me, severe pain started. I shouldn’t have been surprised.My body knew he was close and was punishing me for sending him away. I wanted him by me so badly.I sank down into one of the booths near me. Tears came pouring out of me. I dropped my face into my hands and sobbed.I could feel Grayson’s eyes on me, his gaze feeling like a warm blanket on my skin.Sparks danced along my body, soothing me even though I would have never admitted it.He was near, probably watching me from somewhere outside. I didn’t allow myself to look for him, though.After a few long moments, I was finally able to get my crying under control. I breathed through my pain and went to grab my phone.My hands were shaking when I pressed Liam’s contact and lifted it to my ear. I had no idea what had happened to him.I knew Grayson was intimidating, but I still hadn’t expected Liam to run away when he showed up.I remembered him standing in front of me, attempting to

20. Defiant RescueBELLEMy mouth fell open as I stared up at the back of Grayson’s head. I couldn’t believe he had just spoken to my boss like that! He seriously didn’t care if I got fired, did he?I shoved at his shoulder, trying to get him to take a step forward so I could get out of the corner he had caged me in. Of course, he wouldn’t budge.“I’m fine—” I started.“And who exactly are you?” Jerry asked before I could continue. I could hear the challenge in his voice. Oh God, this was not good.“I’m her... husband,” Grayson stated. “Belle is my wife.” He sounded far too pleased to be saying that.“No,” I immediately disagreed, shoving at his back even harder. “You’re not—”“So you’re the asshole who broke my door,” Jerry said. I huffed. Seriously, why was no one letting me talk? Stupid men. Now Jerry knew that Grayson was back here, even though I had promised him that my so-called ex wouldn’t ever return.“I hate to break it to you, buddy, but you’re the reason she’s even working