~ Nathan’s POVThe guard was shocked and at the same time became mute. He stared at me, moving back as I approached him. I stretched out my hands for a handshake and then requested for his name. He blinked rapidly and then asked if I had truly accepted his proposal.“Sure. If I haven’t then I won’t be standing in front of you,” I said, still stretching out my hands.“Didn’t you said that you are into girls?” He asked, still not accepting my handshake.I retracted my hand and sighed.“I only said that because there were a lot of people in the room that day,” I replied to him.“Really?” He asked, arching an eyebrow.“Are you probably up to something?” He asked.“What?” I asked, a bit surprised because I was sure my acting was superb and that I didn’t show that I was up to no good.“Are you trying to beat me up again?” He asked.I smiled, feeling relieved when I heard him.“Why would I beat you up again? I won’t raise my hands up to beat someone I love. Not after I’m finally sure that I
~Isabella's POVAs I glared at his sleeping form, I briefly and hilariously wondered what would happen if I suddenly took off.Sobering as I realized that I would mostly be beaten to an inch of my life, I walked back.A creak echoed through the room as I sank into the chair beside the bed. I observed Damien's slumbering form, wondering about the intricacies of his past that had sculpted the formidable Alpha before me. The vulnerability he had bared seemed like a fracture in the façade, a hairline crack that hinted at the complexity of the man behind the title.Time blurred in the quietude of the room, and my mind danced between conflicting emotions. Damien, despite the harsh exterior, carried burdens that transcended the confines of leadership. The acknowledgment of his own struggles had left me with a haunting awareness—a realization that the supernatural world was fraught with complexities beyond my comprehension.I dozed off a couple of times, startling awake the first time becaus
~Isabella's POVOh, moon goddess…The room felt like it was filled with a mix of different emotions, and I sat there trying to deal with the strange encounter I had just experienced.When the door closed loudly, I let myself really think about everything that had just happened. From the way he behaved when he was drunk, to the dream I had about my parents, and then his sudden change back to his usual self - it all left me feeling emotionally worn out. Sitting in the chair, I felt like it was both helping me and holding me back, like it showed the different things I was dealing with.I touched my cheeks, still damp with tears, and felt a surge of frustration. Damien's command lingered in the air, a reminder of the consequences should I dare to share or talk about what he had unwittingly revealed.I stood, pacing the confines of the space, my mind a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts. The dreamscape collided with reality, and I couldn't shake off the lingering sense of unease.As I appro
~ Nathan’s POVI was so shocked when I saw the video of Grey and I and my thoughts wandered to Bella. I hope she has not seen the pictures so that she won’t think have resorted to all bad things. Albert was still laughing so hard, finding the whole thing hilarious.“Who could have done this?” I asked him again.“How will I know that?” He said, still laughing.Just then some guards came into the pack doctor’s office to take some medication, on seeing me, they all started congratulating me on my new relationship with Grey.“But didn’t you say that you were into girls the last time you guys fought? Were you shy to tell us your taste?” One of them asked me.“There is nothing going on between Grey and I, guys. It was just a total misunderstanding,” I said.“It’s nothing illegal and you shouldn’t be shy about that,” one of them said again.“Congratulations once again,” they all chorused and then left the office. I was dumbfounded, watching them leave.Albert burst into laughter as well but
~ Isabella's POV The room fell into a hush as I hesitated at the door. I didn't know what to do or where to sit, so I stood there awkwardly, feeling the weight of everyone's eyes on me.Damien, seated at the head of the table, looked up as I entered. "You arrive late and expect us to wait for you?" Damien's voice held a low growl, reasserting control. "Sit beside me. You need to learn your place."I gulped and shuffled forward to sit where he had indicated. As I gingerly took my seat at his right side, murmurs broke out and I looked at the seat directly in front of me to see that I was seated directly adjacent to Luna Amber and she was staring at me with angry, cold eyes.I was taken aback by the cold and angry glare in Luna Amber's eyes. I gave her a tentative smile, but she only gave me one last glare before pointedly looking away without reciprocating my gesture.Not even when Alpha Damien took me in as his second wife had she looked at me that way. I wondered what could have hap
~Isabella's POVYou're just starved for affection, Isabella. There's no way in hell you would actually ever want to belong to a pack like this, so full of toxicity and poison, with everyone trying to tear each other down and trample on the weaker wolves. I shuddered as I thought to myself.My gaze inadvertently met Alpha Damien's again, his eyes cold and assessing. The weight of his gaze felt like an invisible tether, a reminder that my presence here was subject to scrutiny. I shifted uncomfortably, a subtle acknowledgment of the delicate balance I was trying to maintain.Lilian returned to my side, her tray now laden with a selection of savory dishes. She placed them before me with a measured efficiency, her eyes briefly locking with mine in an unspoken exchange. The air crackled with an undercurrent of tension, the unsaid words lingering like a veil."Enjoy your meal," she murmured, the words carrying a cryptic undertone. With a final, almost imperceptible nod, she moved away, seaml
~ Isabella's POV I stood up as soon as I heard the sound of footsteps and ran into one of the bathroom stalls. I did not know why I did that. I just knew that I wanted to be alone and I did not want to be seen or come across anyone for a while.The door finally opened and the footsteps grew much more louder and closer. I heard laughing and giggling and winced as the shrill laughter only made my head hurt more."Did you see what she was wearing?" The voice that asked that question was shrill and loud.I rolled my eyes at that. I guessed they were there just to gossip."Yeah," another voice replied. "It was so last season, I nearly died from cringing."Seriously, ladies. You're not in high school anymore. I thought to myself as I hoped that they would finish up their gossiping session and leave as soon as possible.She's definitely not Luna material," a third voice chimed in, their tone dripping with condescension.My grip on the edge of the stall tightened. I had to remind myself to s
~Isabella's POVThey exchanged uneasy glances, realizing that their attempt at casual gossip had escalated into a confrontation. The atmosphere in the bathroom had shifted, tension hanging thick in the air.And then, they took it a step further. "Did you see her hair? It's like she doesn't even own a brush," the first girl sneered, her tone dripping with contempt."Right? And those clothes, she needs a stylist ASAP," the second girl added, joining in the disparaging remarks.I felt a pang in my chest, the cruel words cutting deeper than I expected. The bathroom suddenly felt suffocating, and I needed to escape the toxicity.Before they could conjure up more insults or excuses, I turned on my heel and walked out of the bathroom, leaving them with the weight of their words. The encounter had left me with a bitter taste, but I refused to let their negativity make my night even worseAs I returned to the dining room, the charged atmosphere from before seemed even more palpable.He still i