Bella's povSunrise, after 6 AM.It seemed like I had been walking in the darkness for a long time, not knowing when it would end.Finally, a glimmer of light tore through the oppressive curtain in the pitch blackness.I saw the familiar Moon Goddess, so gentle and radiant that she made me feel safe and warm."Moon Goddess, please help me." I cried, praying for the goddess' favor."My child, let me hold you." The Moon Goddess embraced me like a mother, my mind was cleansed and all the heartache and sorrow seemed to disappear."Goddess, Haydn is in trouble. Please help me save him." The Moon Goddess was all-powerful and all-knowing, Haydn's strange changes must be within her knowledge. I really hoped that the Goddess would be able to restore Haydn to normal and change back to what I was familiar with."He was cursed." Cursed? Haydn and I both wore moonlight necklaces, and I thought the pair would protect us both from the dark magic. Why didn't the necklaces work this time?As if readin
The Third Person's povBased on the events of the previous two nights, both Haydn and Bella recognized that night was a critical point in time when the curse would strike. So they intend to prepare in advance tonight to avoid risks. To prevent himself from hurting Bella, King Haydn decided to stay in different rooms with Bella. He would be locked in a room alone. Gray was in charge of guarding the door for the King.Bella and Haydn finished their meal early, they ate normal food as Haydn had not yet lost his mind.Outside the castle window, the last rays of sunlight were about to disappear, Haydn and Bella stood by the window, not looking relaxed, they both knew that tonight was going to be a very difficult time. Dark crows rested on the roof of the grand building, seeming to signal something ominous was about to happen"Bella, I need to go back to my room alone now," Haydn kissed Bella's forehead, "Good night, sweet dreams and don't worry about me"Bella was a million times more worr
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