Bella's Pov
As my eyes darted across the chaotic scene, I was struck with a profound sense of shock upon seeing Mirabel standing shoulder to shoulder with our sworn enemy. It was a revelation I couldn't easily accept. There had always been something amiss about her, a nagging suspicion that I never thought would come to fruition. Yet here it was, unraveling before my very eyes.
My gaze shifted to Derek, whose expression mirrored my astonishment. Derek, a man who rarely placed trust in anyone, now found himself betrayed by someone he had considered a mother figure. The weight of the situation hung heavily on his shoulders.
"What's wrong, Derek? Cat got your tongue?" Asher taunted, a wicked grin dancing on his lips. Derek, usually unflappable, appeared utterly perplexed by the unfolding e
