As the afternoon sun began to fade, Bella stood by the window of her room, watching as several sleek, black cars began to pull into the driveway. Her heart fluttered with nervous anticipation, her stomach twisting into knots.
This is it, she thought, as she observed the guests arriving one after another. The tension in her chest was palpable. Part of her couldn't help but feel curious, wondering who these visitors were and if, just maybe, one of them could be her fated mate.
Deep down, she harbored a fragile hope that the Moon Goddess might finally bless her with her mate among these potential suitors. But at the same time, she couldn’t fully embrace that hope. What if none of them were my mate? she thought.
Her anxious thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door, followed by a g
