~ Damien’s POVAfter finding out that Grey was the one that had been exchanging messages with Nathan and Jone, I went back to Bella’s room to cool myself but she acted stubborn when I tried to be friendly with her. It only made me even more furious. Despite the fact that I did not have to, I so graciously decided to put my anger aside and I treated her with kindness, only for her to rebuff me.I could not help myself after that. Annoyed that she dared reject me, I transferred my aggression to her and then assaulted her. She pleaded for me to stop but instead, I tried to force myself on her. She managed to escape from me and then I also didn’t chase after her.I watched as she ran out of the room with bruises all over her body and I immediately deeply regretted doing that to her. I heaved out a heavy sigh as I ran a frustrated hand over my face. I hated the way I could not control my impulses when it came to her. I called in Luke and then ordered him to deal with Grey mercilessly until

~ Nathan’s POV“Don’t open the door, Bella,” I whispered to her since we were not sure who was knocking.“I think it might be Damien. You can not let him see you here. Please, you have to find a place to hide,” she said, looking so scared. The look of terror on her face made me furious both at Damien for being the monster that she was afraid of, and me for being the reason why she met him in the first place.I'm the reason she is in this situation. No more, enough is enough. “Why should I hide from him? You are mine and not his. It is great that he was even here. It's time to put an end to this,” I said, sounding so determined.“Please don’t do this, Nathan. Remember you have no power here and if Damien finds us both in my room at this hour, he will be suspicious of us,” she said. Just then the knock came in again and this time around, Damien yelled that he was the one by the door and threatened to kick the door open if Bella did not open the door. I growled at his audacity and trie

~ Isabella’s POV“I know the whole thing, Bella! I know who Nathan is and your relationship with him too! How dare you!” Damien glowered at me. I was so shocked when I heard him but acted as though I had no clue who he was talking about. Also, to protect me and Nathan, I yelled at him, asking him who Nathan was.“Who the hell is Nathan?!” I screamed out, feeling so scared.He smiled mischievously and then strangled me.“You are still denying that you don’t know him! How dare you try to divorce me just because of him?! I know that he is Nathan Grayson, the Alpha of the blood moon pack!” He glowered again and then released me.I stammered, my mind racing with confusion and fear. How did Damien know about Nathan, and why did he seem so amused by it?Damien continued to laugh, a wicked glint in his eyes. "You thought you could escape from me so easily, Isabella? I know everything about you, every move you make." His voice was cold and calculating.My heart pounded in my chest as the real

~Nathan’s POVAs soon as Damien proclaimed war, Bella and I were immediately surrounded by his guards and sentinels. Some pointed their guns at us, the others baring their teeth and claws at us. A couple of them even completely shifted into their wolf forms, causing many of the guests to exclaim in horror. I stood in front of Bella, putting an arm out to ensure that nothing would happen to her because I could sense her agitation and fear, while everyone else watched in horror. As I mentally tried to calculate the odds of us escaping and leaving without any harm, I began to regret announcing Bella as my Luna and declaring war against Damien without any preparation. Bella, I thought to myself. She was my first priority. I have to get her out of here, alive and uninjured. At that moment, I did not care about myself or how things could end up for me, I just needed Bella to be safe and healthy. One of the wolves dared to move closer and I snapped my teeth at him, warning him to stay back

~ Nathan’s POVBella pouted and whined and complained, but I did not heed her pleas. It hurt me to see her sad and letting her out of my sight to go so far away, especially during a time like this went against my protective instincts."But, Nathan. I don't want to go. I want to stay here with you. Pleaseeee." She begged, looking up at me with those eyes that could bring a man down to his knees.I moved closer to her and palmed her soft cheek with my hand."I don't want you to leave either, Sunshine. But you have to, Damien is doing all of this because he is after you and has a grudge against me for taking you back. You're my weakness, but you are also my strength. I can't lose you, no matter what."She tried to protest again against it, her brows furrowing together in consternation."Please, Bella. Don't argue with me over this. Think instead of our baby, I'm only trying to protect you both."At my words, her eyes softened and she bit her lip, staring up at me through her lashes.Afte