Bella’s pov"Haydn, why are you looking at me like that?" I felt a sense of fear creeping over me."Bella, why are you so afraid? I would never harm you," Haydn reassured me with a gentle expression.Is it just my nerves acting up?"I'm sorry, I... I had a terrible nightmare." Rubbing my throbbing temples, I tried to clear my head, to distinguish between reality and dream."It's okay," Haydn softly embraced me.Maybe it's just my nerves after all."Dear, How about you?" Haydn's condition last night was truly dreadful."Yeah, I am good.""I am fine," he confirmed his words.Haydn offered a somewhat stiff smile."I really hope everything gets better soon," I sighed."It will."After breakfast, I parted ways with Haydn; he had official matters to attend to, while I made my way to the library.I hoped to find some useful information there to help break Haydn's curse.The Moon Goddess said love could conquer all, but how?I needed to quicken my pace to lift the curse on Haydn. A vague sens
Bella’s Pov"I, Bella Brown, reject you, Barnett Morris, as my mate." At that very moment, I rejected my hard-earned second chance mate and forever abandoned the chance for happiness.My name is Bella Brown, the daughter of the Alpha of the Red Moon pack. I have two older brothers, and my parents and brothers all dote on me. This affection is not indulgence; I was raised with good values and taught to treat every member of the pack equally. I attended the morning member training punctually, and years of training have molded me into an exceptional female warrior.Just now, I forced back my sorrow and turned down my second mate. This truly is a laughable and tragic story. My first mate was a playboy named Gray Norman. Gray was the Beta of the Maple pack, renowned as a virgin hunter. He rejected me, citing that he hadn't had enough fun yet.After losing the first chance, I told myself to be strong. He was merely a Beta playboy, someone who had been with multiple she-wolves. Being rejecte
Bella’s Pov "I, Bella Brown, reject you, Barnett Morris, as my mate." Just moments ago, I turned down my hard-earned second chance mate and forever relinquished the chance at happiness. In the entire world of werewolves, it's always the females who get betrayed and hurt, while males often reject females with an air of superiority. What was originally a fated bond for love becomes a sword that stabs the she-wolf once love sours. This is entirely unfair when it's the males who are in the wrong. Barnett wanted to threaten me with our fated bond, to make me compromise and surrender. But I refused. As the Alpha's daughter, I would never allow anyone to trample on my dignity—neither man, nor Alpha, nor my fated mate. This time, it was his turn to taste rejection. "How dare you!" Barnett shifted into a wolf and roared at me. I, unyielding, shifted as well to confront him. "Barnett, you hypocrite, you don't deserve to be my mate at all." "You dare to reject an Alpha." "So what if you'
Bella’s Pov "Mom, I'm fine." I hung my head low, my voice hoarse as I spoke, not wanting my mother to worry about me. I struggled to keep her from detecting the unease in my voice. Angelina gently stroked her daughter's head, knowing how deeply Bella must be hurting. "You don’t need to hold your tears, just cry, my kid." Hearing my mother's comfort, I couldn't hold back the tears any longer. Everything that had happened today had been so sudden. Even though I had put on a strong front with Barnett, the pain I had suffered was very real. I collapsed into my mother's arms, sobbing uncontrollably, letting out all my pent-up emotions. Mom held me tightly, whispering softly, "It's okay, It's okay." It’s so nice and comfortable to rely on mother’s arms. After a while, I finally calmed down, my eyes red from crying. I felt embarrassed and apologized to my mother, "I am sorry, I don't want to be like this." "Honey, crying doesn't mean you're weak. I know you've always been a strong girl
Bella’s Pov One month later. Sixteen packs from all directions came towards the royal palace of the Kingdom of Celestia to attend the annual Alpha Conference. Today, my family and I arrived at the palace. This isn't my first time at the palace. Every year, girls over the age of thirteen from all over the country come to participate. My mother once told me that it's actually to help the king find his fated mate. When I was younger, I did fantasize about being the king's mate. After all, King Haydn Tude is the most powerful and wise werewolf in the entire kingdom. Every wolf has heard of King Haydn's deeds on the border, where he eliminated rogues and made significant contributions to the kingdom's peace. But now, I have no such thoughts. I believe I've fully understood the flaws of men, and I no longer fantasize about or chase after love. Recently, I've secretly pondered whether I should adopt an orphan when I turn thirty, but that's still far off, and I have plenty of time to con
Bella’s povThe Next Day.Tonight, the king was hosting a grand banquet, inviting members from various packs to attend. However, everyone knew that this was an opportunity for the king to choose a mate. King Haydn, at the age of thirty, had yet to find his mate, which had left the three council elders deeply concerned. They feared that the kingdom might remain without an heir, posing a threat to the stability of the Kingdom of Celestia."Honey, you should choose the red gown; it suits you perfectly," my mother insisted, doing her best to promote the dress. I knew she had always hoped I would mingle with eligible young suitors."Mom, I prefer the white one," I replied, not wanting to stand out too much. I actively chose a moon-white gown. In the mirror, a young woman with black hair and deep green eyes stared back at me, not as flashy but charming in my own way."At least wear this magical necklace," my mother took my unique Moonlight necklace from the wooden box and placed it around m
Haydn's PovThe moment I laid eyes on Bella, I knew there was something special between us. I couldn't tear my gaze away from her.Her black hair looked incredibly soft, and her rosy cheeks had a touch of sweetness that made me want to reach out and touch them. Instead of the usual billowing dresses that most she-wolves wore, she had opted for trousers, giving her a sleek, confident appearance.In the grand hall, I watched as her mischievous eyes darted around, smiling at those she liked and becoming sombre in the presence of those she disliked. For thirty years, I'd never been so captivated by a girl's every move.Even though Bella didn't wear a magical necklace, I just knew she was the mate I had been waiting for. My wolf, Aidan, was going wild in my head, trying to take control to meet Bella. But I couldn't allow him to do that; Aidan was too impulsive and might frighten our mate.On the following night at the banquet, I took great care to dress up and wear the magical necklace. I
Bella’s PovApril (my wolf): Have you sensed anything?Me: April, you've finally shown up!My wolf, April, hadn't spoken in a long time. Sometimes, I even felt like she was a mute wolf. In fact, she had always been a somewhat peculiar wolf. She didn't like my first mate, Gray, and she didn't like my second mate, Barnett. Compared to other wolves, she seemed to lack the passion for a destined mate.Me: April, is King Haydn really our mate? I can't feel the bond.April: I think it is so.Me: Then why can't I feel anything?April: The problem is within you.Me: What do you mean?April: Bella, you might not have noticed that you closed off your heart. Ever since Gray and Barnett betrayed you, you no longer believe in love, and you've shut down your heart's bond connection. So, even if the bond exists, you can't feel it.Me: How can I reopen the bond link?April: Trying to trust and love Haydn is the only way for you to find happiness.Me: Can I?My heart felt anxious and worried. I believ