Marked Twice by the Alpha King novel Chapter 119

Make cupped my face in his hands, forcing me to look directly into his eyes. Terr since you pealbed into my life, mergthing han mysell it was dui temporary attraction, but it so much more than that.”

The gold in ejes gradually troeded as his emotions stabilized. “This is my fault. I should have beemiled my impalen. That kin

that in public. I put

My throat tightened with emotion. How did you know? How did you find me

Blake’s fingers gently

is traced over the mark on my neck, seiding warm thisers racing through my body. I felt your pain. Through that.”

“That’s impoule I whispered, though I already knew the truth. “Unless

Bake nodded, his expression gase. “Unlen you’re my ite mate. Unless whats between it goes deeper then either

Tears sprang to my eyes unbidden, years of built–up emotion suddenly breaking free. “Why me? You could have anyon

King And In

“Just what?” Blake interrupted, his voice gentle but firm. The bravest warrior? The most loyal daughter? The best teacher n

Ishock my head as tears slid down my cheeks. “I’m a traitor’s daughter. A woman rejected by her fated mate. Someone without family or status.

Blake carefully wiped away my tears with his thumb, “You’re the strongest person I’ve ever met. You face every

y challenge without fear. You protected my daughter, you teach my son. You’ve shown me possibilities beyond being the Alpha King”

My heart pounded against my ribs. “But Jackson’s mark….

Blake’s fingers traced the mark again, and I could feel energy flowing between us at his touch. “It’s changing. Gold is overtaking sver. You’ve felt it, haven! your

ponsible. Fated mate marks are

I nodded shakily. “It heats up whenever you’re near. I feel a connection, something I can’t explain. But this shouldn’t be pens permanent.”

“Theres an ancient legend,” Blake said, his expression intensifying. “When a marked wolf meets their true soul mate, the original mark can be overwritten. It’s incredibly rare, barely documented

The implications made my head spin. “You’re saying we might be… true soul mates?

Blake’s gaze deepened. All I know is that since the day you walked into my office, my world hasn’t been the same. I tried to resist, tried to follow the rules. but every time I see you, touch you my soul feels like it’s found its missing piece.”

1 feel it too, I admitted, finally giving voice to what I’d been denying “Even when I tell myself it’s wrong, when I try to ignore it whenever you’re inear, my heart isn’t my own anymore.

1 suddenly stepped back, clarity breaking through the emotional fog. “But this is insane, You’re the Alpha King. You have responsibilities, obligations. You can’t throw everything away on a whim.”

Pain Hashed acros Blakeslage. “Is that what you think this is? A whim? You think I haven’t considered the consequences?”

Thit my lip. Tm thinking about Sophia, about Ludas. How would they feel about this? What about the alliances between packs? Your authority could be challenged.”

Blake moved closer, erasing the distance between us. “You’re thinking about everyone except yourself. Tell me, Ava Rivers, li what do you want?

The question hit me like a physical blow f’d never allowed myself to answer it before.

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Chapter 119

“I want to not be alone anymore,” I whispered, my voice braking. I want some who won abandon I want

My voice dropped so low I could barely hear myself. ‘I want you.”

Blake’s expression softened, the golden glow in his eyes warming. From this day forward, you will never be alone again. I will never abandon p. Horter what changes, what challenges we face–that in my promise as an Alpha.”

Ha hand caressed my cheek, then moved to my neck, fingertips lightly toaching the maik. “I want to complete this. I want everyone tockova pon’t mine, and I’m yours. But only when you’re ready.”

Longing surged through me at his touch. If we do this, there’s no going back. Are you nate?”

Blake’s eyes held mine wils unshakable certainty. Tve never been more sine of anything. The question is, are you ready?

I took a deep breath, looking at this powerful yet vulnerable man before me, an Alpha King willing to risk everything. Let me think about this. This decision affects more than just us.”

Blake nodded, respecting my caution. “I wait as long as it takes”

The moonlight seemed to intensity around us, as if the Moon Goddess herself was witnessing this moment. I felt drawn to him by a force I couldnt resist, taking a step closer.