Marked Twice by the Alpha King novel Chapter 123

Morning light work through a tinck in the heavy curtains, paiisting a golden line arrest Make’s sleeping fore, I blinked awake, monestar Where I was. The silky sheets felt nothing like the rough cotton I was med to, and the air smelled of pine and rain and 01 Together.

1 carefully turned to look at Blake’s peaceful face, no different from his ural stem Alpha expression. A strand of dark hair fell across his forehead, makint the untouchable Alpha King look surprisingly vulnerable.

Memories of last night fooded back, heating my cheeks, Blake had promised that when the time was right, he would announce to everyone that I was bla mate, the Luna of Silverpeak Park,

And then, we didn’t need wonds anymore.

In his bedroom, we’d lost ourselves in each other’s touch, as if the world had natrowed to just the two of us. His lips had ignited fires across my skin while my fingers had traced every line of his body.

From the luxurious bed to the spacious windowsill, from the soft carpet in the massive bathroom, every corner of this room now held memories of our passion.

Our connection wasn’t just physical–it was something deeper, something that resonated through our souls.

Years of training had taught me how to take down three grown werewolves, but with him, I willingly surrendered. The feeling was so strange yet so right.

I pulled myself from these memories and gently touched the mark on my neck. No longer Jackson’s silver brand, but completely transformed to gold–Blake’s mark, the Alpha King’s claim.

With a soft sigh, I started to carefully slip out of bed. We’d agreed to keep our relationship secret, but if anyone caught me sneaking out of the Alpha King’s bedroom, any hope of privacy would instantly evaporate. But just as 1 lifted the covers, a strong arm wrapped around my waist.

“Going somewhere?” Blake’s voice was deep and lazy with sleep.

I turned to face him, finding his eyes already open, watching me with an almost tender expression,

“Back to my usual role,” I answered softly. “We can’t let anyone find out I spent the night here.”

He nodded silently, but his fingers continued tracing small circles on my waist. “Give me ten more minutes,” he said, his gaze dropping to my i

what can y

can you do in ten minutes?” I raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence.

Blake’s answer was to pull me closer, his lips brushing mine lightly before pressing more firmly. Heat spread froms, where our mouths connected, making me instinctively arch against him.

When his hand slid to my back, tracing

ng down my spine, I had to remind myself that Lucas’s training would start in an hour.

“We agreed,” I managed between kisses, “to keep this secret. for safety.”

“Right now it’s just the two of us, his voice was deeper than usual, “and I can’t wait another second to touch you.”

His mouth moved to my neck, teeth grazing the golden mark, sending shockwaves of pleasure through my body. My fingers tangled in his dark hair, pulling him closer.

“Wilson might come knocking.” I tried to hold onto my rationality, but my voice was already frembling.

“Wihon know not to disturb me without orders, Blake looked up, his eyes completely gold now, wolf–bright and hungry. “Now stop talking.”

He rolled on top of me, his broad shoulders blocking the sunlight. I stared up at his commanding face, momentarily speechless. He was like a que Alpha woll–powerful, confident, impossible to refuse. And in that moment, I didn’t want to refuse

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Chapter 123

At his hands täplored my body, my malla dog into his back, marking Mim as mine. He chuckled softly, the ruined Kled with bride.

““bline,” he whispered, golden eyes Mashing with possession. “Completely mine.”

“Yours,” I heard myself answer, voice barely audible, but I knew his enhanced well hearing would chi

What happened after that… well, like our relationship, it’s best kept secret,

At noon, I dragend my tired body into the Warrior Academy’s student lounge. The morning training with taras had been more graeling than oval, partly because 1 wanted to prove I could separate my personal relationship from my professional responsibilities. And partly because I needed to burn off energy and distract myself from thoughts of Blake.

“Look at you,” Ella’s voice came from the corner. Either last night’s Moon Festival were you nut, or this mornings training was brutal.”

I turned to see her already occupying the most comfortable couch, holding two steaming cups. Seeing that one was clearly meant for me, I couldn’t help but smile.

“Both,” 1 admitted, accepting the offered drink. A rich herbal scent wafted up–her special energy concoction, supposedly perfect for quick secovery. I took a carchal sip.

feeling the warm liquid slide soothingly down my throat.

“So,” Ella asked with fake casualness, how was the festival? Did cousin Steven sweep you off your feet?

1 nearly choked on my drink, quickly setting it down. “Where did you get that idea?”

“Please,” she rolled her eyes. The whole Academy knows Steven from the Northern Pack took shining Awa Rivers to the Moon Festival. Give me details.”

1 sighed, thinking about how to explain without revealing too much. “Actually… things got complicated.”

“Complicated?” She leaned forward, her expression suddenly serious. “What happened?”

“Steven wasn’t exactly what he seemed,” I said quietly, fingers absently tracing the rim of my cup. “He… made certain demands I couldn’t accept.”

Ella’s eyes immediately narrowed, like a mother wolf on alert. “What kind of demands? What did he do to you?”