Marked Twice by the Alpha King novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116

The moment Blake’s lips leth mine, reality hit me like a bucket of cold water. The Alpha King of Silvespeak, ruler of all parks, Loras a father–kad nie under the moonlight. And 1, the daughter of a Shadow Creek traitor, had melted into it completely, like I’d been dying of think my whole life. The way my heart raced screed de ball to death.

My pulse went care, and the mark on my neck burned hat, each heathrat sending wares of pain and pleasure through my body. What the hell w happening? Bays ago in his bedroom si Machsenod, I’d told Blake we needed to keep our distance. Nose here I was, kissing him under the meelight like tematres might never rome.

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“Alpha King” a voice called out, interrupting us. A silver haired elder stod matters need your attention tight away

feet away, stiff as a board. “The Northern Council is waiting. The border

Blake’s shoulders went right, his eyes flashing gold. He was clearly pinned, but duty called–story of an Alpha King’s life

“Don’t leave,” he whispered, just to my ears. It wasn’t quite an order,

r, not quite begging, but somewhere in between that made my heart

‘71l be back

As the elder led him away, I stood frozen, my fingers touching my lips where I could still feel his kiss burning like a brand.

Alone on the moonlit terrace, my emotions swieled like a tornado. This was nuts. Blake was the most powerful Alpha in the world. I was just a nobody from Shadow Creek, a woman with someone else’s fading mark, daughter of an accused traitor. We were worlds apart.

But why did his touch make me feel so safe, so whole? Why did his absence leave me feeling half–empty?

I touched the mark on my neck, feeling that weird warmth. Jackson’s silver mark was fading away, replaced by gold threads that seemed to be weaving themselves into my skin. It heated up whenever Blake was nearby, like it was calling out to something I didn’t understand. The feeling was strange but somehow familiar.

I adjusted my necklace to hide the mark, afraid someone might see it–especially the wolf elders who’d know exactly what it meant.

Lucas was my student, my job. Sophia had become my friend, still dealing with our kidnapping nightmare, Blake was their father, the freaking Alpha King. And me? Just an ordinary girl caught up in this mess, a Shadow Creek warrior, I had no right wanting more

“There you

Stevens voice snapped me back as he stepped onto the terrace. Been looking all over for you.”

I forced a smile, hoping the shadows hid my flushed face. Just needed some air. The festivals amazing, but it’s a bit much.”

Steven looked me over, his eyes searching “You look… different. Something happen?”

I looked away, scared he read too much in my eyes. “Nothing really. First festival bad taste in my mouth.

and all–still getting used to so many Alphas in one place.” The lie left a

loose strand of hair behind my ear. His fingers brushed against my neck by accident.

He moved closer, reaching to tuck a k

I couldn’t help

shivering when he touched near the mark. It felt wrong, uncomfortable–nothing like the warmth I felt when Blake touched ine.

Steven noticed my reaction, his forehead creasing suspicion and confusion crossed his face.

Too many was around here,” he said, his tone changing “Why don’t we head over to Moonlight Lake? It’s quieter there

1 hesitated, remembering Blake asked me to say put. I felt guilty, like I was betraying him, but I didn’t want Steven getting suspicious.

“Okay,” I nodded. “But not too far.

As we left the terrace, I glanced back toward where Blake had disappraed, a bad feeling settling in my gut. Should I have stayed? Waited for Blake? But how

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would I explain that to Steven? Why did I suddenly feel torn in two different directions?

The Moonlight Lake spread out before us like a giant mirror kissed by moonlight, stars dancing on its surfer. The shadows played across the should have been the most romantic spot ever, but my heart wasnt in it.

“Look,” Steven pointed toward a Dower blooming in the middle of the lake, its petals glowing. Tegend ways that fewer only blooms đương Most Fall Couples who see it together get the Moon Goddess’s blessing and protection.”

I gave a weak smile, my thoughts drifting in Make and nur moment on the terrace, that kim that shook me to my core. “It’s beatifit; I marnered, fot talking about the Bower at all.

y am I even here? With Steven? When everything in me it screaming for someone ele. This form or to me.