Chapter 446

On second thought, Bella still had some value as a pawn. Dale was in no hurry to dispose of her. She could be discarded after she'd served her purpose. Bella sneered. "Let's hope it is just as you said, and I was overthinking things." Dale held out a bottle of water. "You didn't get much rest last night, did you? Your voice sounds hoarse. Have a drink to soothe your throat. Just leave the rest to me." But Bella, who was now highly guarded and cautious, didn't take the water he offered. "I have but one wish right now—to find a way to get back to Azure Bay as soon as possible." Whether it was for the curse or for Lucius, she had to get back. Dale shook his head. "Going back to Azure Bay? That's probably not going to happen." Based on what he knew of Lucius' temper, once he'd thrown someone out, he wouldn't give them a second chance. Bella panicked. "But didn't you say he's a devoted son who would do anything for his mother?" Dale fixed her with a long, piercing look. "Don't bl