Chapter 65

Bella's POV

I stared at the figure in the center of the gathering, my heart pounding in my chest. It was Alpha Max, my mate, the man I had thought was lost to me forever. I held my stomach and I looked at him.

But as I watched him, a sense of disbelief washed over me. How could this be possible?

"Bella? What's wrong? Got fascinated by my brother?"

"Your bother? No, that's Max. My mate!"

"Are you joking right now? You told me he's dead…"

"That's what Luna Irene told me." I answered back

"Essie, how is this possible?"

Essie sighed, her gaze sympathetic. "I know it's confusing, Bella, but there must be an explanation for this. We can't jump to conclusions. We need to find out what's really going on here."

I nodded, realizing that she was right. There had to be a reason behind Max's sudden appearance and it was crucial to uncover the truth.

Essie continued, "Let's stay for the event, observe, and gather information discreetly. We might find answers that way. And in the meantime