ter

goes in or out until the wedding is over " They no

ella's heart sank as she realized her daring escape had been thwarted. Her breath came in panicked gasps as strong hands seized her, dragging her back into the fold of her

shoulders. The eyes of the assembled guests bore into her with a mixture of pity and judgment, their whispers a harsh reminder of her

n. With every step back towards her wedding altar, she vowed to herself

Bella steeled herself for the battles that lay ahead, determined to seize contr

ve from the impending wedding. With her heart hammering in her chest and her voice quivering with emotio

ding. Give me time to find my footing, to gather my thoughts and find a way forward. I canno

st against the expectations of their pack. But as the gravity of her plea settled upon them, a

e. "Very well," he declared, his tone firm yet compassionate. "We will grant your request for a postponement. But know that this is not a reprie

ous chance to carve out her own destiny amidst the tumult of her tumultuous life. And as she rose to her feet, determinati

. "You have until two full moons," he declared, his tone leaving no room for argument. As eldest of the l

d Leo's decree, her heart heavy with

ike a sharp blade, his warning ting

is gaze piercing as he fixed his eyes on Bella. "The consequence

ominous words, the weight of his warni

by the alphas of the Red Moon pack, and she understood

this whole time "you are an interesting being we

nd curiosity. Bella's gaze turned towards him, surprised to hear his voice after his silence thus far. She felt

lpha Alex's words held a deeper significance, hinting a

n't shake the feeling that his watchful gaze held the key t

lved to keep a cautious eye on Alpha Alex, sensing that his presen

braced herself for the challenges and uncertainties that lay ahead, kno