81. Sophia

"What's with the turtle neck? If I didn't know you, I'd think you were trying to cover up my mark"

"That's because I am"

I snap my head toward him "You are? Why?"

"To avoid gossip"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Stop right there. It's not what you think" he says adjusting his sleeves. He's an ass but a hot ass. I wouldn't be surprised if women threw themselves at his feet. But now that we've marked each other, they should know he's taken. Why is trying to hide it? "Unlike wolves, our marks don't remain visible. It'll disappear in a day or two"

"Then all the more reason you should display it for all to see. Unless you don't want anyone to know about it"

"Correct"

Ugh, I knew sooner or later, he was going to start showing his true colors. He asked me to be his queen but it's not even a day later and he's already going back on his words. I'm not stupid. It's obvious no one will accept me as their queen and I'm fine with that. Being with him is enough. But if he