All Chapters of ARABELLA: Mated to the impostor Alpha: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

BRAD’S POVI watch Aunt Drucella walk with my wife out of the garden, her timing was perfect. I do not want to get caught in the middle of Ari’s antics. I enjoyed watching Arabella telling her to leave the garden__ if only she has such boldness at the arena earlier. She had always kept to herself, leaving me to wonder what was going on in her mind.Yes, I made a terrible mistake, rejecting her and wanting to wed her sister instead. Thank the goddess I didn't. What happened to Ari was horrible, but I don't regret wedding Bella. She is beautiful in every way, it's a shame it took so long for me to see that. She scared me with the divorce papers. How can she not see that she owns my heart? I love her to death and I'll do anything to stay with her. Why did she think I would want a divorce? I know I've let her down on several occasions, but I want what's best for her. It was not my intent to let her get humiliated among the small council a few days ago, I was protecting her.I chose the g

BRADThe ride would have been refreshing if I wasn't anxious about Scruv’s mysterious death, and what I may find in the wastelands. Greg, Lupin and I, riding through the forests alone, need to know what kind of threat we're dealing with before letting anyone else know.Even though all may seem fine, I can't shake off the feeling that this may be the calm right before the storm. I have no doubt in my soldiers' skills, they are strong and battle hungry, but Aunt Drucella's secret is what I'm most concerned about.Great Aunt Drucella pulling me over to tell me the truth about my bloodline had been unsettling. What if the elders find out?We stop by the stream to water our horses. “Strange,” Greg says, “I haven't seen or heard any games since the ride up here, and it's hunting season.”Greg always has a sharp eye and is more observant than any one else I've met.“The games are getting wiser.” Lupin says.“Not even birds?” I ask, “We need to keep moving.” I pull my horse out, leading it

BELLAI don't know what Ariana’s agenda is, or how she is connected with all these, but something tells me whatever it is, can't be good. Ariana turns to Brad, holding both his hands with hers.“Brad, if you leave us now, our pack will be vulnerable.” “Ariana believe me, I want to stay but_”“Then stay. Who will the pack choose? The one who has always protected and served them, or some stranger who is only interested in violence and death.” Brad hesitates, then he mind links me.‘Should we tell her about our son?’‘No.’ I replied. If Ariana doesn't know already, it's best to keep her in the dark.“Listen, I've had the same dreams too, about the creature that killed one of our own, if there is any way I can help please let me know.” She looks at me, face passive as she sends her telepathic message.“And oh, congratulations sister, you'll be a mother soon.” She knows. The familiar cold thrill running down my spine, spreading through my body and settling in the pit of my stomach. Fea

Farak focused on the dirt under his brittle nails, avoiding the piercing eyes of the goddess. He stopped praying after his sister was taken.“Fear not Farak, I have heard your prayers and those of your fathers before you. You will be the people's salvation. Look at me.”Slowly, Farak lifted up his head, beholding the goddess in her glory. “Have you come to save us?” Farak asked hopefully, his legs shaking unsteadily.“You will save them.” She glanced at the crescent moon peeping behind the cloud.“We must hurry, the moon is still young but Sofia, my devoted servant, needs to be saved from the creature before it's too late. Give me your hands.”Farak felt a strong pull as his palms touched hers.“Look at me Farak.” She said in druid, her voice flooded his mind_her lips remain still as she mutters ancient incantations.The goddess pupil, like torches, pierced Farak's listless ones. When she opened her mouth, three voices spoke at once.“Look upon me o mortal, for today you are reborn_

BELLAFirm and sinewy, that's how I remember Brad's hands to be, not this weak one that feels delicate on my palm. I watch him in bed as Esme examines him_his breath uneven and shallow.“It wasn't as bad as this a while ago Esme, please tell me what I need to do.” I say, fear lacing every word.Esme ignored my question as she studied his pupils with a tiny torch, a slight frown etched on her face. Sweat drenched his pillow as his breath became faster.“Esme, talk to me.” I plead.“His wolf is fighting the poison,” Esme says, placing her stethoscope on his chest.“I hear two heartbeats, I have no experience with this kind of poison, but don't be surprised if he shifts from time to time.” she added, retrieving the stethoscope. “He is an Alpha, he should be fine in a few hours.”What?“But wh… what if it’s an ordinary pack member who had been poisoned?” I ask.“He would have been dead within an hour,” Esme shrugs. “The devil's dial is very dangerous, it eats organs inside out.”My hea