Bella's POV "Where's Selena?" I stylishly asked her maids and once they confirmed she wasn't around, I made my way to Selena's room. The morning sun was starting to cast its gentle glow upon the palace, but the corridors were still mostly empty. I had to seize this opportunity before Selena returned and possibly discovered my intentions.As I reached Selena's door, I paused for a moment, my heart pounding loudly in my chest. The gravity of my mission weighed on me, but I knew I had to find out what was hidden inside that envelope. I took a deep breath, steadying my nerves, looked left then right, and then I gently turned the doorknob.The door creaked open, and I slipped into Selena's room, closing it quietly behind me. My eyes scanned the room, searching for any sign of the brown envelope. It didn't take long to spot it, resting on a small, ornate desk by the window. It seemed Selena hadn't yet had the chance to hide it away. Or maybe she planned on giving it to Michael today.I ap

Bella's POV I stared at Selena in surprise as she stormed into my room. Her face was flushed with anger, and she looked like she was on the verge of exploding. I had never seen her like this before, and it sent a shiver down my spine. "What's going on, Selena?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady despite my own confusion and unease. She didn't waste any time. Her eyes bore into mine as she said, "Bella, we need to talk about your marriage with Michael." I furrowed my brow, not sure where this was coming from. "What about it?" Selena took a deep breath as if preparing herself for what she was about to say. "I have proof, Bella. Proof that you have been unfaithful to Michael." My heart sank at her words. "Me? What proof do you have?" Selena reached into her purse and pulled out a small envelope. She gave me a picture and I turned it around with trembling hands. My eyes widened in shock as I saw the image captured in the photo. It was a picture of Alpha Max and me, standing cl

Bella's POV The whole room fell into silence once more and Alpha Callum cleared his throat. "If you aren't as dumb as me, you should know the person who switched you at birth would try to cover his tracks!" With that he stormed out of the hall, leaving all eyes on Beta Desmond."Why are you staring at me? Yes, the lady died because she couldn't keep her mouth shut. If you all love yourself, you'll keep that secret within the family unless all of us are going down!"With anger in his eyes, he stormed out of the room with Selena and his wife by his side and the tension remained thick in the air. Alpha Max, Luna Irene, and I were left standing there, still in shock from the revelations that just unfolded. My emotions were a mix of anger, confusion, and hurt. I couldn't believe that my own father admitted it all and didn't even feel bad for one second.I couldn't hold back the tears any longer, and they streamed down my cheeks as I sank to the floor, my knees giving way. I sobbed uncontr

Bella's POVThe drive continued in silence, only my cries being heard. "Where are we heading, Alpha Max?" I asked but got no response."Alpha Max?" I called again, then leaned forward, and then I saw the driver. It wasn't Alpha Max! Immediately I tried to take my phone and call for help but he caught me."What are you thinking of doing?" He demanded, in his ice-cold tone.I stared in shock at the unfamiliar man behind the wheel, my heart pounding in my chest. "Who are you?" I managed to stammer, my voice trembling with fear.The man's face was hidden in the shadows, but his piercing, cold eyes were fixated on me in the rearview mirror. He didn't answer my question; instead, he reached into his coat and pulled out a gleaming silver pistol, pointing it directly at me."Your questions don't matter, Isabella," he said, his voice devoid of any warmth. "What matters is that you're coming with me, and you're going to do exactly as I say. If you make a wrong move or scream, it won't end well

Bella's POVI thought maybe Louis was just in a bad mood that day but in the days that followed Louis's sudden change in demeanor, I realized that I was in a perilous situation. Several times, I was pushed to the floor and verbally attacked, and it was clear that I couldn't trust or live with Louis either. My priority shifted from recovery to survival.I knew that I needed to regain my strength and find a way to leave this place, but it wouldn't be easy. I was confined to my room, and I had no idea who I could turn to for help. During the moments when I was left alone in my room, I began to secretly practice walking. My gunshot wound still caused me pain, but I couldn't afford to remain helpless. For the sake of my child, I needed to be mobile if I had any hope of escaping this predicament and seeking revenge on those who had hurt me and Alpha Max.I started with small, tentative steps, using the walls and furniture for support. Each day, I pushed myself a little harder, enduring the