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Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Five hours later, Bella found herself in disbelief as she embarked on the journey to the Red Moon pack territory.

What was meant to be an ordinary day had turned into a surreal nightmare as she realized she wasn't embarking on an adventure, but rather being sent as a bride to four powerful men—the alphas of the Red Moon pack.

The weight of her fate pressed heavily upon her shoulders, the gravity of the situation sinking in with each passing mile. As the landscape blurred by outside the carriage window, Bella couldn't help but wonder what awaited her in the land of her new masters, her heart heavy with uncertainty and apprehension

Bella's heart pounded with fear as she felt the rough texture of the cloth gagging her mouth, stifling any attempt to scream or protest. Bound and helpless, she could only cast desperate glances at the passing scenery, her eyes betraying the turmoil of emotions raging within her. The silence that enveloped her was deafening, broken only by the rhythmic sound of hooves against the earth and the creaking of the carriage wheels. Trapped in her own thoughts,

Bella's heart twisted with a mixture of disbelief and betrayal as she grappled with the reality of her situation. How could her own father, the one she had looked up to for guidance and protection, be so willing as to offer her up in exchange for his own freedom? The bitter taste of betrayal lingered on her tongue as she struggled to comprehend the depths of his cruelty. Tears welled in her eyes, but she blinked them back, refusing to let her father's actions break her spirit.

The memory of her mother's death, followed by her father's remarriage to a beta named Catherine, haunted Bella like a relentless specter, casting a dark shadow over her once happy existence. From the moment Catherine entered their lives, Bella's world had been turned upside down, her every waking moment filled with misery and despair. Her cruelty was unmatched as she made Bella's life a living hell with every cutting remark and malicious act. Alone and defenseless, Bella had endured years of torment, longing for the warmth and love that had vanished along with her mother. Yet, despite the hardships she faced, Bella remained resilient, clinging to the hope that someday she would find solace and escape the suffocating grasp of her stepmother's tyranny.

Carlos, Catherine's son and Bella's stepbrother, embodied the epitome of cruelty and malice. From a young age, he had taken pleasure in tormenting Bella, his taunts and manipulations weaving a web of misery around her. With each malicious act, Carlos further cemented his place as the favored son, his mother Catherine always ready to defend and support him, regardless of the pain he inflicted upon Bella. Together, they formed a formidable alliance, their shared contempt for Bella fueling their campaign of cruelty. Carlos's relentless efforts to undermine Bella's standing in the pack, coupled with Catherine's unwavering loyalty, only served to deepen Bella's isolation and despair, leaving her feeling like a mere pawn in their twisted game of power and dominance.

Bella's father, blinded by his ambition and desire for a male heir to carry on his legacy, lavished praise and adoration upon Catherine for bearing him a son. In Carlos, he saw the future of the Blue Pack, a symbol of strength and continuity that would ensure their lineage endured for generations to come. His pride in Catherine's accomplishment knew no bounds, his favoritism towards her and Carlos evident in every interaction.

Alpha Zane did believe Bella when she told him Carlos and his friend tried to rape her the year she turned sixteen.

He dismissed the matter by blaming her for her indecency and also jealousy towards her brother trying to pin him down to a crime he never committed.

He also punished her for saying such things about her stepbrother.

That night was the second painful night of her life . The first was the night her birth mother died .

Despite the anguish gnawing at her heart, Bella vowed to face whatever awaited her in the Red Moon pack with resilience and defiance, determined not to let her father's betrayal define her fate.

As Alpha Seth's gaze fell upon Bella, a pang of empathy stirred within him, tugging at the depths of his soul. Despite the chaos surrounding them and the hatred that simmered between their packs, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sorrow for the young woman caught in the crossfire. Her eyes, once bright with defiance, now held a flicker of resignation.

Though their packs had long been adversaries, Alpha Alex couldn't ignore the injustice towards Bella.

Trapped in a web of betrayal and cruelty, she seemed like a fragile flower wilting beneath the weight of her father's ambition and her stepfamily's malice.

The tension in the air was palpable as the alphas and their packs remained on high alert, their senses heightened by the looming threat of an attack orchestrated by Alpha Zane. With Bella now in their custody, they knew they had become a target for her father's desperate attempts to reclaim her and salvage his own pride. Every rustle of leaves and every shadowy movement in the distance sent a shiver down their spines, each moment fraught with the anticipation of an imminent assault.

Despite their preparations and fortified defenses, the possibility of an ambush weighed heavily on their minds.

The unexpected silence from Alpha Zane left the alphas and their packs on edge, puzzled by his lack of action in response to Bella's disappearance. It was as if he had willingly sacrificed his daughter, casting her aside without a second thought. The realization sent a chill down their spines, for it suggested a darker truth behind Alpha Zane's motivations.

As they contemplated this unsettling turn of events, a sense of unease settled over them, for it hinted at a deeper betrayal than they had initially imagined. Perhaps Alpha Zane's eagerness to rid himself of Bella spoke volumes about their fractured relationship and the extent of his disregard for her well-being. Or perhaps there was a more sinister motive lurking beneath the surface, one that they had yet to uncover.

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