No, no. It can't be possible. I paced around the room, feeling really petrified, I didn't want to think of what might happen if Damien ever finds out. There might be some progress in him liking me but this would ruin it completely! I wrapped my arms around myself, trying as much as possible not to burst out crying. What would I do? I can't even tell anyone?! How could I even forget?! I leaned against the wall, allowing a small cry to escape my lips. But he can't kill the child, can he? He'd be going against the moon goddess and that could bring great punishment on him. But once again, he shouldn't be underestimated. He could do the most unexpected things. I gently sat on the bed, rubbing a palm over my flat tummy. I couldn't believe there was life growing there. But this was risky, even if Damien doesn't let me get rid of it, am I really ready to bring a child into this world that has been nothing but cruel to me? Am I really ready to let an innocent child come face all the ha
My heart sank deep into my stomach as soon as those words left her lips. Their meaning stung my heart and my hands rose into my chest gripping it hard. Tears burned the back of my eyes and I could hear my wolf whimper in pain. “Are you okay?” I did not reply to the maid anymore but rushed to the back of the pack house, heading into the woods. Thankfully there were no guards around to stop me. I burst into tears as soon as I was far away from the pack house, dropping to the ground, not minding the pain that coursed through my knee when I hit the ground hard. I placed both of my palms on my face, crying into them. I couldn’t understand the intense pain coming directly from my heart, he never liked me, so why was I hurt? He hasn’t rejected me yet and I feel so much pain already. I did not even want to imagine how it would be if he rejects me. How would I be without even feeling the mating bond? I know he would do it, that was the only way to verify his new self-chosen partner. I plop
Bella’s POVI knew there was nothing to doubt when work became more hectic the next day. They were preparing for the Luna’s arrival which I guessed should be today.I felt jealous. Anyone else in my shoes would be. That should’ve been me, It was supposed to be the way I’d be brought here. So much respect for her already even though she hasn’t arrived yet.They were excited to meet her, to meet the only person they thought would bear an heir for their alpha. I think there are so many things I don’t about werewolves yet.…Aren’t they supposed to feel that I was pregnant? To hear the heartbeat of life growing in me?I felt my heart sink in my stomach when I remembered how Damien hid my link to pack right after my initiation. That must be why they don’t have any connections with me. But on the bright side, it was safe for me and my baby, no one would know about it or try to hurt me if I don’t tell them about it, though it’s only a matter of a few weeks before they all notice the growing b
Without saying another word, I looked at her one last time before storming out of the room. Perfect way to ruin my mood for the day! Not like I’ve ever been in a good mood though- “Hey! Bella! Bella!” I turned around as soon as I reached the foot of the stairs to see Zoe running down the stairs panting heavily. “Geez, I’ve been calling you.” “Sorry, just had a lot of things on my mind.” I replied to her, shrugging my shoulders, like I do feel okay! I’m not! I’m on the edge of snapping out of control and it’s all because of that woman up there. “Oh…. I understand.” The warm smile on her face did not help matters at all, I just wanted to be left alone. At least just for a little while. “This is what you guys were hiding from me right?” I was starting to understand everything better now. Bad! I had wasted hopes. “Huh? What do you mean?” “You and Linda, this is what you were hiding from me right? I knew something was wrong.” My emotions were all over the place and I was clenching m
I woke up what seemed like a few hours later, the bright rays of sunlight forcing me to squint my eyes shut. I let out a small yawn, running my fingers through my hair before I stood up and walked to the window, pulling the curtains close.There were loud chattering noises downstairs, like some kind of party was going on, but I was less curious, not like if it was something good they’ll invite me. Funny they did not even call for me to serve them; maybe Linda must’ve found a way to keep them away. I walked out of the room, heading to the kitchen to find some water to drink, since my throat felt completely dry.“Hey, Bella,” I rolled my eyes when I heard a familiar voice at the door of the kitchen. Lavender stood at the door, dressed in a yellow floral dress with spaghetti straps, her blonde hair brushed down neatly. I already made up my mind not to ever speak to her, until her Luna initiation is done and Damien probably lets me go, I just hope he also rejects me, at least it’ll be a c
The next dayI’m awakened by the sounds of footsteps walking down the stairs into the basement. I sat up tiredly, my face scrunched in discomfort as pain shot from my body from lying on the ground for so long. A frown morphed on my face immediately Lavender came into view, a wide smile on her face as usual.“Bella.” I rolled my eyes when she called in a soft voice as she stood before my cell. “It’s so cold here, how do you cope with this?” She rubbed her arms, looking around the basement. “I see you’re pretty used to this already.” She chuckled, her lips stretching into a smirk. “So how're you doing?” She asked and moved about the cell, running her well manicured fingers on the bars.“Pretty good, much to your displeasure, hmm?” I finally gave her a reply, tilting my head to the side, allowing my lips to curve into a sly smile.“Ouch, bad for me.” She placed her hands on her chest dramatically, faking a hurt look. “Well, I don’t think you’ll be good if you spend a few more days here,
My palms became sweaty and different thoughts ran through my head, trying to possibly search for lie to tell her. "I... I'm not." My voice came out quite shaky."I can hear that, I can feel it. There's no point trying to lie, Bella. You are pregnant." My heart raced faster and I opened my mouth severally to speak but no words came out of them. "Yes, you are! Oh my god, how were you able to hide it?""Keep your voice down!" Her voice echoed loudly around the basement, I feared somebody else might find out and that would be double trouble for me.I thought it was well hidden since my connection with the pack was broken and she wasn't even a member of the pack! How could she?!...or rather, what is she?"Who owns the baby?" Lavender strode closer to the cell and unexpectedly grabbed my wrist tightly, pulling me closer to her."Hey! Let go of me." I tried to pull my wrist from her but her grip only grew tighter, making my wrist hurt already."I asked a question and you would answer me."
The scorn on the faces of all the members of the council was quite visible, but I held my head up high as I walked into the hall. I sighted Noah sitting in the crowd, a disgusted look on his face. A man was seated right beside Damien whom I guessed would be his beta. Lavender had a straight look on her face, obviously trying to make everyone believe her.Soon, I was standing in the middle of the room, all eyes on me. The man who led me in was already sitting beside the beta, I immediately realised he was the gamma.Uncomfortable silence settled in, my skin itching from so much gazes piercing into it."Just like you all know, we are gathered here to bear witness of the trial of Bella Mackenzie." Damien finally spoke, his eyes fixated on me. "Do you swear on the goddess' name that you would tell the truth during this trial?""I do." I was quite surprised my voice sounded very confident, against my emotions.Just then the beta began reading my offenses from some pile of papers in front