Chapter 225

BELLA

It was a long two days. We didn't get any rest as that damned bastard kept on sending monster after monster. I had Josh and the others hold them back while I tried to wield my powers. It wasn't easy, as I hadn't used my powers this much since I unlocked them. I felt like I might give up at a slight provocation, but I persevered. I needed to show them what a badass the queen is. 

"My queen, I don't think we can hold them out any longer," Josh said, panting as he fell to the ground. "They are becoming stronger, and we are getting weaker. The men can't hold them back any more. Can we -"

"No. We won't surrender." I narrowed my eyes. "We are stronger than this." The conviction in my tone caused him to rise. Oddly, it felt as if my words gave him strength. "We will fight to the end. This is our kingdom. We need to protect it." I stared into his eyes, getting his entire attention on me. "Chris is a hybrid. You know you won't be together with her if Maximo succe