Chapter 80: No more revenge?
Belle had decided she was done letting others dictate what was best for her. It was time to carve her own path. Revenge was no longer her goal, instead, she wanted to build a future where no one could ever trample on her again.
Even if it meant pushing herself to her limits, she was determined to train until she could transform into her wolf and defend herself. Relying on others was no longer an option. She refused to remain the weak one.
Motivated, Belle approached her training with fierce determination. Her sessions with her new trainer, someone she didn’t know personally, progressed smoothly. Her archery skills improved significantly, though her defense techniques were still a work in progress. Yet, she believed that with persistence and practice, she would excel.
"You have lost weight in just two days. Anyone would think you are preparing for war," Mia remarked dramatically, scrubbing Belle’s back as she soaked in the tub. Belle wanted to look flawless for the banquet she was attending that day.
Rolling her eyes at Mia’s dramatic comment, Belle replied, "It’s only been two days. Don’t exaggerate." Then, she turned to face Mia, locking eyes with her. "I accepted the king’s offer," she announced, her tone steady.
The sponge in Mia’s hand slipped to the floor as her mouth fell open. "You what?!" She exclaimed, utterly stunned. How could Belle, who seemed so conflicted just days ago, suddenly accept? The Belle she had been with recently still appeared deeply affected by that Alpha, yet now she was pledging herself to the king?
Turning away, Belle leaned back in the tub and continued, "What? Isn’t this what you have always wanted? So, I decided to give it a try... maybe even be his Queen."