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Pamela decided to act quickly, her voice low and urgent as she called Itzel. "Listen, we must get rid of Bella's unborn child immediately. And her other baby—it's already on the brink of death. We will return soon after the delivery," she hissed before abruptly hanging up.

Little did Pamela know, the nanny had overheard her conversation. The nanny had been secretly in contact with Elinor, pretending to be Bella's enemy while gathering information for the day of revelation. The truth would soon be known.

In a whispered tone, the nanny called Elinor and spilled everything. Not only that, she revealed an even bigger secret—one that could turn Itzel against Pamela, her own daughter. Elinor wasted no time and called Itzel, her voice brimming with urgency. "I'm sorry, but we have to meet immediately. Come down the street. Time is of the essence. I'll be in my limo."

Elinor's anger burned within her. She never imagined that Samantha and Pamela could be so wicked. They planned to harm her grandson, to take his life away. Determined, she hurriedly left the castle, instructing the driver to take her to the meeting place.

After a few anxious minutes, Itzel arrived at Elinor's waiting limo. Sitting in the backseat, she looked at Elinor with worry in her eyes. "What is going on?"

Elinor, her voice filled with disgust, eyed Itzel coldly. "I know everything. I won't punish you now, but I have something that will hit you harder than any slap."

Confused, Itzel stammered, "What do you mean? I don't understand."

Cutting her off, Elinor refused to explain further. "Enough with the act. I'm not a fool. You wanted Bella's mother dead, and you wanted to ruin Bella's life. But little did you know, Samantha isn't your real daughter. She's Kelsey. Pamela played you like a toy."

Itzel's voice trembled as she tried to comprehend. "What do you mean? How did you find out?"

Elinor gave her no explanation, ending with a chilling statement. "It's over. But there's something else you should know. You tried to kill your own daughter in a car accident, and she lost her memory because of it. You should be thanking Zachary for saving her life. Now, get out."

Itzel was left to contemplate her actions, her mind racing with thoughts of revenge against Pamela. Acting on her anger, she called Pamela back, her voice laced with icy resolve. "I think you and Samantha should book the first flight back to the pack. I need to check Samantha's pregnancy, and she will hide in a rented house, where I will keep a close eye on her. What if Bella sends someone to harm Samantha?"

Pamela considered the suggestion, eventually agreeing to Itzel's demands.

The next morning, Samantha and Pamela arrived at the rented house secured by Itzel. Upon their arrival, Itzel greeted them with a false smile, offering them a welcoming juice. Little did they know, the juice was laced with a powerful sedative. Itzel took advantage of Samantha's drugged state and performed the unthinkable—she aborted the baby, leaving a devastating note for Pamela: "Samantha is no longer pregnant. I know she isn't my daughter. This was all your mistake."

When Samantha woke up and discovered the note amidst the blood, her anguished screams filled the house. Blaming her mother for the loss, Samantha ran away, consumed by her grief and anger.

Pamela's greed had led to her downfall. She had lost everything she had schemed for. Samantha wanted to reveal the truth to Alpha Xavier, but before she could, she received a call from her father. Bella's son, Leo, was in critical condition at the royal hospital. He was fighting for his life.

With a heavy heart, Samantha decided to go to the hospital to see Leo, even if it was for the last time.

At the royal hospital, the tension was palpable. The Alpha King's doctor, known as the best in the werewolf kingdom, arrived to meet Alpha Xavier and Bella. Leo's condition was dire, but the doctor presented a risky option for his survival.

Alpha Xavier desperately implored, "Please, help me."

Tears streamed down Bella's face as she listened to the doctor's explanation. Elinor, Beta Craig, Carl, Zachary, and even Breanna were present, their hearts heavy with worry.

"The only way to save Leo is for an Alpha to give him their blood," the doctor explained. "Leo will survive with the pure royal bloodline, but the Alpha who donates their blood may not survive. If their blood is not at least a 90% match—not pure enough—they won't be able to replenish their own blood and will die immediately."

With Xavier, Carl, and Zachary present, Elinor spoke up first, surprising Bella. "Take all my blood. He is my grandson. I don't care if I die."

Bella's eyes filled with tears as she realized that, despite Elinor's past actions, she truly cared for her grandson.

The doctor shook his head sadly. "You can't. We need someone younger, with stronger Alpha blood—someone who can ensure Leo's survival."

Shockingly, Alpha Carl raised his doubts. "How can we be sure this will work? We've never heard of such a method before!"

Carl, driven by fear, attempted to distance himself from the situation by questioning the doctor's methods. It became clear to Bella that Carl had never loved her or her son.

The doctor responded with calm determination, "The Alpha King has the authority to sentence me to death if this method fails. I am here to save the child, not the Alpha. The Alpha's body will either save him or not—it is not up to me."

Carl swallowed hard, hesitating. "We can't simply offer money to any Alpha to risk their life."

Bella, filled with righteous anger, interrupted fiercely. "Pay money? To save Leo? Who do you think you are, Alpha Carl? I believe it's time for you to leave forever."

Carl stood there in shock, unable to utter a word. He knew he was a coward, and after this, Bella would never accept him as her husband. But what shocked him even further was that Breanna showed no interest in staying with him.

Breanna called out to Carl, stopping him in his tracks. "Carl, wait!"

She followed him down the corridor, stopping him and taking his hands in hers. With a wide smile on her face, she spoke with newfound strength. "I have loved you for years, but now I see that I wasted my precious time on someone like you."

She handed him the engagement ring, withdrawing her love and support. With her head held high, Breanna returned to Bella and the others, leaving Carl to contemplate his own actions.