Marked Twice by the Alpha King novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117

Islock my brat, feeling four tied in a way Leonididit explain. “Tex not Jackson. I jint.

qli hơn 1 avvided looking at him. “Tot the crap, Ark. I see it in your eyes. Did someone force you to come tonight? is someone threatening y

“No,” I said firmly. “But what I feel for you is friendship, I cant fake something more. I den i want to hurt you, Suven. You deserve better–somewhe low you completely

Meven k expiration cooled, disappoitmeni simphing into suspicion. “You hired me back at Moon Fall just days ago. What change

The night wind suddenly gusted hander, Howing my hair munnd. My necklace shifted, exposing the mark on my neck.

Steven’s eyes dropped to it, widening in shock as he saw golden threads weaving though farkınma silver mark.

He grabbed my shoulders hard enough to fenise, his voice dropping to a dangerous pel “What the hell is this? Another Alpha mark overcom That’s imposible…unless…

I fed to cover it, but too late. He’d seen the transformation, and as an Alpha heit, he knew exactly what it meant.

Steven’s eyes shifted to woll eyes, gold gleaming bright in the mounlight. “It’s my uncle, isnt it? Blake. I saw you on the terrace. This is why you’re turning me down? You chose the Alpha King?

Fear gripped me like a vise. He now ? Saw that is? What happens now? If word gets out, Blake’s repitation takes a hit, and I look like some power–hungry

‘Steven, it’s complicated.. it’s not what you think… I tried to explain, knowing how empty my words sound

He lost it, his voice turning rough with emotion. Complicated? You let me think we had something! While you were with my uncle… the Alpha King? Are you out of your mind?

1 yanked free of his grip, anger flaring at being manhandled. I never promised you a damn thing. I’m sorry you ne hurt, but this is my choice

Steven’s eyes reddened, rage and jealousy twisting his handsome Care. You used me to get close to him? Or was it to save your traitor father? Was that your plan all along? To sleep your way to the top?”

Something snapped inside me, fury burning away all reason. “Don’t you dare talk about my father like that! He’s not a traitor!”

Steven laughed calilly, revealing wolf fangs. “No wonder Jackun dumped you. Your hunger for power makes me sick. You’re the last person who deserves tu stand beside the Alpha King”

Rape took over. My warrior instincts kicked in, and I punched bim square in the jaw–hard enough to make him stumble back. He clearly didn’t see that coming

Steven shifted halfway to wolf form in an instant, eyes fully gold, and slapped me across the face with enough force to draw blood. I tasted copper as pain exploded across my cheek.

Stunned, I touched my injured fore, feeling warm blood trickling from the corner of my mouth. I watched Stevens expression change from anger to honor i a flash

My pride, my warrior dignity–trampled in the dist/Nobody gets to treat me like this, not even a pack hej

Steven, seeing what he’d done, quickly shifted back to human form, fear flickering in his eyes. “Ava… I didn’t mean to…” Hi toward nie.

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I took a fighting staner despite the dizzying pain, anger making my eyes flash gold. “Get out of here. Now.” My voice could have frozen fire,

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Chapter 117

Steven tried to touch my wound, but I jerked back like his hand was made of sitere.

just… I really care about you,” he said, his malce tracking.” “Leant believe your chose him instead

The isnt about choing anyone, I said, ice cold. “You had no right to hit me. Nobody does, I don’t care who they are. How got

Steven gave me one last link, regret and anger mixing in his eyes, before turning away. In cutline fooked lonely and borer ageinum ei

Only when he disappeared in the trees did I let myself feel the pain, gently touching my swollen check. Mord dripped from my mouth only my dress, leaving dark red spots on the fabric.

Is this what I pet for trying to here it both ways? fuct pair and Ameliners? Maybe this di pagback for being dumped by my fated mate–maybe I’m just not meant to find real love.

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Blake was deep in border talks with the Northern Tack elders when a sharp pain stabbed through his chest, like someone had driven a knife straight into

beart.

He frowned, pressing his hand against his chest, during concerned looks from the elders whood never seen the Alpha King show any weakness.

Tyler immediately moved closer. You okay, Alpha King?” he asked quietly, just for

It’s Ava.” Blake replied, his voice tight like he was holding back a roar. ‘She’s in trouble.” He didnt explain how he knew, but the golden flash in his eyes showed he was near shifting

The elders exchanged confused glances, but none dared question the Alpha King’s instincts.

What Blake felt wasn’t just pain–it was an overwhelming urge to protect, coming through the incomplete marking bond, telling him Ava was being hit

The feelings of distress and fear grew stronger through the marking connection. He could sense where Ava was, like an invisible thread comected them

He gave the elders a quick apology: “Please excuse me. Something urgent needs my attention. His tone left no room for argument, and even the oldest alders knew when to back down

A Northern Pack elder tried to delay him: “But we havent finalized the border agreement, Alpha King. This affects peace between two packs.”

Hakes eyes flashed wolf–gold, his Alpha presence expanding around him, making the air hey. “I trust you can handle this.” His voice was low and dangerous, suggesting amone who pushed further would regret it.

Tyler followed him, whispering, ‘Need backup? Is Sophia okay?”

Blake shook his head, looking grim. “No. Watch Sophia. I need to handle this myself. He didn’t mention wa, but Tyler saw something in his Alphas eyes he’d never seen before–worry that bordered on fear.

Blake strode toward Moonlight Lake, his Alpha aura making wolves scatter from his path, nobody daring to get in his way.

The marking connection grew stronger with each step. Ava’s pain hit him as clearly as if the wound were his own

His eyes fully transformed to wolt eyes, gold gleaming in slightly with each step.

darkness. llis Alpha presence spread without him even trying, making the ground tremble

He thoughts were

were consumed with rage and protectiveness: If someone hurt her, tonight’s Moon Festival will see what happens when an Alpha King loves contral Nobody touches her. Nobody

Under the moonlight, Blake moved like a dark lightning bolt toward Moonlight Lake. Just one thought dominated his mind: Find wwa. Protect her. No matter

what it costs