"Achilles! Wake up! How can you sleeping right now!" Diana's hushed voice came through, violently waking Achilles up from his nap. He looked around and noticed that the living room had been beautifully decorated like it always was when there was a big party. The room was filled with guests who were seated on decorated seats in order and everywhere was so quiet. It seemed like they were waiting for someone to come in. The cufflinks on his wrists made him look at himself at that's when he realized that he was putting on a navy blue tuxedo.

　　"What the fuck !" He exclaimed in horror as he looked at Diana who was smiling from molar to molar.

　　"You have no idea how hard it was to convince you to wear that." Diana explained and he even got more confused.

　　He had no idea what was going on. Why were there so many people sitting in an orderly manner in the living room?

　　Why was he wearing a tuxedo?

　　Why was everywhere so quiet?

　　"What is going on?" He asked scared, but Diana did not respond, she just kept smiling and looking at their brother, Alex, who was standing a few steps below. He was wearing a white tuxedo and was smiling as well.

　　Soon, the orchestras began playing a slow sound and everyone rose to their feet. The mighty door of the living room opened up and someone in a totally white gown, stepped in with a bouquet of flowers in her hand.

　　He looked closer and his heart fell into his abdomen when he recognized the girl to be Bella. He looked at Alex once more and the way Alex was smiling made him understand what was going on.

　　It was their wedding day.

　　Alex and Bella were getting married!

　　"May the moon goodness forbid!" He screamed and suddenly, he found himself jumping up from a chair, but this time around, he noticed he was in his office and he wasn't wearing a navy blue tuxedo. He looked at the door and it was closed, there was no sign of Bella wearing a white gown.

　　He had been dreaming.

　　The conversation he had had with Alex a while ago disturb him so much that he ended up having to dream about it.

　　"I'm going insane" He murmured to himself as he stormed out of his office and headed straight for Bella's bedroom. He needed to talk to her. Explain certain things to her.

　　He could not allow his brother to marry her because he knew he would die of jealousy!

　　Once he got into Bella's bedroom, he met her conversing with Diana and the two girls were laughing their lives away. He stood by the door and admired them both.

　　They were both so beautiful and innocent and he felt so blessed to have them in his life. They were the best things that had ever happened to him.

　　"Achilles, I can feel your presence" Diana called out as she turned to look at him. Achilles gently closed the door behind him and walked towards the girls.

　　Bella on the other hand bowed her head down and began fidgeting with her fingers. Achilles' presence always made her feel nervous like hell.

　　"Diana, could you please excuse us?" He asked politely and Diana immediately nodded her head.

　　"Of course" She turned to Bella who was giving her the "please don't go look". "You'll be fine. I'll be back soon" She said as she rose on her feet and exited the bedroom.

　　She was super excited that Achilles wanted to talk to Bella. It was her ultimate wish that they got married.

　　Once Diana was out of the bedroom, Achilles gently lowered himself to the bed and looked at Bella who was still fidgeting with her nails. She looked so cute and innocent that it broke his heart.

　　She deserve better.

　　The moon goddess was unfair to chose her for this kind of brutal mission.

　　"Bella" He called softly as he gently raised her chin up with his index finger.

　　"Yes, Alpha Achilles" She answered with a tiny voice and Achilles' heart fluttered. He was trying had to hide the smile that was struggling to form on his lips. Bella's charm was irresistible.

　　"How are you feeling?"

　　"Fat, lazy, useless. It's been two days now and I've done nothing for myself, it's frustrating" She explained and that made Achilles chuckle.

　　"I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm afraid you'd have to get used to that feeling. You are pregnant and the last thing you need is to get stressed up. Everything will done for you from now until further notice, so get used to it"

　　"I'm not sick, I'm only pregnant. Yes, I do have the morning sicknesses, but it's nothing serious"

　　"You have morning sicknesses?" Achilles asked concerned and she quietly nodded her head as she maintained eye contact with him. "Why haven't you told me about this?"

　　"Because it's no big deal. Diana has been attending to me. Also the last time we spoke, the conversation didn't go well. How do you expect me to open up to you when you are always so hostile towards me?" She asks slightly annoyed.

　　She had still not forgiven him for how rudely he spoke to her the other day. He made her go into the woods and almost got killed. If Alex had not intervened, she would have been six fit by then. She was still very mad at him for doing that.

　　"About that day, I'm very sorry for saying all those things. I'm just really confused and frustrated about this whole situation. Most at times, I don't even know how to behave"

　　"I understand that you are confused, but you need to know that I'm just as confused as you are. Even more. I am the one who is pregnant, remember? I'm the one who gets to worry all night about how this is possible. You know when I had my full moon periods, I told no one about it because I knew it meant nothing. I had no idea it meant I would be able to conceive. My mind is like a roller coaster, I'm not only worried about how possible this is, but I'm worried about who I really am. I am even more confused and frustrated about this situation than you are, so it would be good if you cut me some slack" She said fearlessly and Achilles was taken aback by her sudden courage.

　　He had never imagined that Bella would have the mind to talk to him in such a tone. It actually amused him.

　　"This pregnancy is revealing the real Bella. You have some nerve to use that tone, don't you?" He asked as he nodded his head Bella pursed her lips.

　　"It's the pregnancy hormones" She whispered as she bowed her head down and Achilles chuckled.

　　"Of course it is. Nevertheless, I'm sorry about the other day. I pushed you and our unborn into danger and I promise that's never going to happen again"

　　"Okay"

　　"Good, so… I'm here to tell you something"

　　"And what's that?" She question as she gzezd up at him.

　　"My brother and I had a fight earlier today and it was over you"

　　"Hmmm?" She asked to be sure that she heard right.

　　"I'm sure you heard me clearly. We had a fight because he asked me to marry you and I refused" He explained and Bella's gaze widened.

　　"He asked you to marry me?"

　　"Yes, but I said no. I do not want to marry you and I have reasons"

　　"And what are they, if I may?" Bella asked curiously and Achilles breathed heavily as he rubbed his palms together.

　　He was about to let out those reasons for the first time and he hoped that she would understand him and not choose Alex.

　　"Well, first things first, I do not like you.. as in, I do not love you in a romantic way" He lied smoothly.

　　Bella felt a tight knot form in her throat, but she managed to swallow it and keep her cool. Her heart burned in sadness like it had been lit on fire and her entire body was hot. She was disappointed, but she didn't want the Alpha to know that, so she kept her cool, no matter how hard it was.

　　"Also, even if I did love you I will not marry you because of the kind of person you are. You are weak and vulnerable. Gullible, as in easily manipulated and that is not a good characteristic of a Luna to be. All your life you have been serving people, you have no experience of power, of dominance and leadership. I need to marry a fierce girl, a girl who has a brave heart. Who knows how to give commands, a girl who is daring and brave enough to rule this pack by my side and the only girl that is a girl from a respectable home. I am not just looking for a wife for myself, but I'm looking for Luna for the pack, that is why I cannot marry you" He explained firmly and Bella gulped dryly as she looked at him in total disbelief.

　　She could actually taste the anger in her saliva and she tried her best to swallow the painful knot that had formed yet again in her throat. She blinked her eyes numerous times to prevent the tears in them from flowing down her cheeks.

　　She didn't want Alpha Achilles to know that words had gotten to her.

　　She did want to do him the pleasure of seeing her cry.

　　He was cruel and his words were murderous. He had no idea what he had done to her at the moment. He had totally demoralized her and she had no idea how she was going to heal from this.

　　"I'm sorry if my words are harsh, but I couldn't think of any better way to put it. One of these days, I'm going to organize another party where I will choose a different bride to for myself. I hope you don't get too surprised when that happens."

　　"Of…" Clears throat "of course not" She agreed, trying hard to keep her voice stable. Her heart was beating so hard in her chest that she was scared that he would hear the sound from where he was seated. "I… I… " She stuttered. There was so much pain in her heart and her brain was completely scattered within. Her words were all over the place. "I clearly understand what you mean. I mean… even the subjects won't be happy to have an ordinary slave girl rule over them. You really did not have to explain anything to me. You are the Alpha and you have the right to marry whoever it is you want to marry '' She said with a forced smile.

　　Achilles could clearly see that the smile was just a facade to hide the sadness that lay behind her eyes. He could tell from her voice that she was holding back tears. That his words hurt her to the core, and he hated himself for doing that, but he had no choice.

　　He had to do it for the Pack.

　　"I promise you will never go back to that life you lived before. Once you have the baby, you can decide to stay in the castle or leave. Whether you choose to stay or leave, I will make sure you never lack anything for the rest of your life. I promise" He continued and Bella just nodded her head, but deep in her heart, she really didn't care.

　　What he just told her was worse than any suffering she had ever endured. His rejection was worse than any suffering she would ever experience in her life. That she was sure of.

　　She could hardly even breath at the moment.

　　"I'm happy you understand. That is all I came to say. You take good care of yourself. There are servants around, so make sure to make use of them. Is that understood?" He emphasized and Bella nodded her head

　　"Yes, Alpha"

　　"Good girl" He leaned closer to her and placed a warm kiss on her forehead.

　　A gentle knock at the room caused Achilles to withdraw from her instantly in fear that someone would enter and find them in an inappropriate position.

　　"Come in" Bella answered and the door opened, revealing a guard who had a letter in his hand.

　　"Alpha Achilles" The guard called and Achilles noticed the terror in his eyes as he looked at him.

　　"What's wrong Jeff?" Achilles asked, alarmed.

　　"This letter suddenly appeared at the door. It has Alpha D'argans stamp on it"

　　At the mention of the name "Alpha D'argan, Bella froze and Achilles instantly rose up from the bed and walked over to the servant. The servant handed over the letter to him and he hastily opened it up and glanced at the letter which read…

　　"I know about the pregnant She-wolf and I'm coming for her!"