Marked Twice by the Alpha King novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122

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Inside the car beading back to Backwood, I felt the shin from our dreamlike encounter back in harth reality.

Biste held my hand but maintained se

distance. I could feel him mentally preparing for what came next

The mark is permanent. Even if we wanted to hide our triationship, the golden imprint an my neck sell silently dance is every wolf who sees (1-1 am the Alpha King’s mate. But it also means I no longer belong in Shades Creek. My allegiance has shifted…

I gazed at the moon through the window, thoughts Imming in my father and mother. There will thée affect niy father’s altuation? Will my position as the dipha King’s mate help him, or will our secretive relationship only complicate things?

My fingers absently traced the wom mark. This is just the beginning, but I17 Not the end.

The car pulled up to a side entrance at Blackwood Manor, svolding the main dones where we might be noticed.

“Wilson will only appear if necessary,” Blake said quietly. The won’t ask questions or speak of what he sees.”

We entered the mansion like thieves, creeping through hallway I’d walked freely before. Everything felt different now.

Hours ago, I was Lucas’s combat trainer, Blake’s employee. Now I’m sneaking to this house bearing his mark, like some dirty secret that can’t see the light of do….

As we carefully navigated the corridors, I realized this hiding might become the norm for our relationship.

Is this what I’ve chosen? To be the mote the Alpha King can’t publicly acknowledge? Hidden away like something shameful?

Wilson appeared suddenly, startling me. His expression remained Impeccably neutral

“Alpha King, everything is arranged,” he said in a hushed tone. “Young Master Loras is asleep, and Miss Sophia has just returned to her room.”

When his gaze shifted to me, I instinctively adjusted Blake’s cost to cover my mark, though his eyes told me he’d already noticed.

“I’ve prepared hot water and a late supper for Miss Rivers, as instructed,” Wilson continued without missing a beat.

I felt a jolt of surprise. Blake had arranged this beforehand? As if he’d been certain of tonight’s outcome.

Blake nodded briefly. “Thank you, Wilson. About tonight…”

Wilson cut him off. “Nothing I need to know, sir. I serve only your His words carried the weight of ancient loyalty.

We reached the fork in the hallway–one path leading to my room, the other to Blake’s master suite. Both of us hesitated.

we can’t

follow the

After marking, wolf mates typically crave close contact to let the band stabilize. Separation creates an unnatural pulling sensation. But it seems we normal path…

Blake caressed my cheek. “You need rest. A lot happened tonight. His voice was low and gentle.

I nodded, despite the disappointment i

in my chest. “You’re right. We both need to think about what happens next.”

His fingertips traced my mark one last time, sending a warm shiver through me. “Tomorrow we need to talk. About everything”

Alone in my room, I stood before the full–length mirror, finally getting a clear view of my neck, Jackson’s silver mark had completely transformed into brilliant gold, more intricate and beautiful than before.

I touched it gently, feeling the connection to Blake. If I concentrated, I could see his presence and emotions, as if he were in the room with me.

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Chapter 122

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Steam rose from the hath that had been prepared. I sank into the warm water, letting it enkele me, though it couldiri wah

I closed my vyek, feeling the warmth and pull of the mark, knowing flake was feeling the same connection in his mom,

After my bath, 1 pat on a nightgown and sat in the windows alere, staring at the moonlight while my mind cataloged potential consequen

His will acas react? Learning his combat trainer has become his father’s mate? Will Splits accept me as her… stepmother? God, that word sounds bizarre…

I considered what this meant for my career. Can I will be Licore trainer? Can I return to Shadow Creek in fulfill my warrier duties? The Alpha Ringsmate typically has her men responsibilities and position…

Most importantly, I thought about my father. Hale promised to help free him. But will our relationship make this easier or more complicated? Will people think” he’s showing favoritism for personal reasons, or will my connection to hini lead to a reevaluation of my fathers case?

A sense of responsibility and pressure unlike anything I’d felt before settled on my shoulders. I’m no longer accountable just for myself. My decisions affect Blake’s rule, the relationship between two parks.

My fingers traced the mark again. Yet despite all these complications and challenges. I cut bring myself to regret tonight’s decision.

A soft knock at my door broke through my thoughts. I opened it to find Blake standing there, his expression sollemn.

ut us, and how to handle this.”

“We need to talk,” he said directly. “About

He sat across from me and explained his thoughts. The marking is done, but we can keep a low profile for now. Only a few trusted people need to know.”

Blake carefully outlined his suggestion. “Making our relationship public might cause attack me or harm you I want to protect you from that.”

e unnecessary political turbulence right now. Enemies could use it to

He continued. “This isn’t permanent. Just time to resolve your father’s situation, stabilize things, let Lucas and Sophia adjust.”

I listened,