Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Alpha's Mark: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Liana POVI sat on my bed, fuming. The audacity of Darius to accuse me after everything I had endured. The betrayal I felt was like a knife to the heart, twisting deep. But I couldn’t let the hurt consume me. I needed to focus on clearing my name. If I sat down to mope on what Elara had done to me, I was sure she would take more advantage of my vulnerability. My mind raced through the events of the past week. Someone had deliberately planted evidence to frame me—I was sure of it. The real traitor was hiding in plain sight.I stood abruptly, determination replacing my despair. If Darius wouldn’t trust me, I’d have to prove my loyalty without his support. Then why was it that through our bond I could feel his concern for me. “Those emotions are forced!” I said to myself aloud. I couldn’t rely on his concern because for him I was a business arrangement, a tool, a means to an end. And he was the same for me. I started by retracing my steps, recalling anyone who had access to my room or m

Liana POV The bond between us flared to life, sending a rush of warmth through my body. It was overwhelming, consuming, and completely thrilling, something I’d never experienced before. For a moment, nothing else mattered—not the accusations, not the betrayal, not even the danger lurking outside the pack.When we finally broke apart, both of us were breathing heavily. Darius rested his forehead against mine, his eyes closed as if trying to regain control.I stared at him, my heart pounding. “What are you doing?” I whispered, my voice shaky. “What are we doing?” His eyes opened, filled with a mix of regret and longing. “Something I shouldn’t,” he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. But he didn’t let go.I pulled away slightly, my emotions in turmoil. “You can’t just kiss me to fix this,” I said, my voice firm despite the tremor in it. “You accused me of betrayal, Darius. That doesn’t go away because of this.”His jaw tightened, and for a moment, he looked like he wanted to ar

Liana POV The soft glow of morning sunlight filtered through the curtains when my eyes fluttered open. The first thing I noticed was the sharp ache in my body, followed by the sight of Alpha Darius pacing across the room. He stopped pacing. I blinked at him, confusion and exhaustion surging through me.His expression was torn between frustration and concern. His strides were purposeful, but the way he kept glancing in my direction made it clear he was waiting for me to wake up.When he noticed I was awake, he stopped abruptly and came closer. “You’re awake,” he said, his voice wavering. Kaden was sitting on a chair next to my bed. He sprang up immediately and checked my wounds that were patched up. The rogue’s confession had cleared my name, but his death left too many questions unanswered. My gut told me Elara was behind it, but without proof, I couldn’t accuse her outright.“You’re staying in my room now.”I blinked, confused and still groggy. “What?” I asked, trying to push myse

Liana POV Elara’s presence immediately put me on edge. Her sleek appearance, from her carefully styled hair to the smug smirk on her lips, screamed of calculated intent. She closed the door behind her carefully so as not to make a sound.“How are you feeling?” she asked, her tone syrupy sweet, though her eyes glinted with something darker.My wolf, Tiara, had her guard up. I stood, trying to steady my breath as I faced her. “What do you want, Elara?”Her smirk deepened as she walked closer, her steps light but purposeful. “Oh, don’t be so defensive, Liana. I’m just here to... check in on you. You’ve had quite the ordeal recently.” Her gaze flicked over me, as if assessing me.I folded my arms stubbornly, unwilling to be drawn into whatever game she was playing. “I’m fine, thanks.”Elara chuckled softly, the sound devoid of warmth or humor. “Of course you are. After all, you survived an attack by a rogue. That’s... impressive. Not many would be so lucky.” I clenched my jaw, hearing her

Liana POV “Rumors?” I repeated, stepping closer. “It wasn’t just a rumor, Alpha Darius. The pack thinks you’re going to marry her. Is that true?” Why was I fighting with him when I knew we were supposed to separate? My heart ruled my head. Logic didn’t have a place. Only emotions surged through me in angry waves. I hated the witch bond which was responsible for my emotions. And at this point of time, I wanted to get rid of it even though my heart was like a lump in my throat. His eyes flared with anger. “Why does it matter to you?” he snapped, standing up from his chair.“Why does it matter?” I shot back, my voice rising. Gosh, why was acting like I was entitled to his attention? I felt like clawing my heart out to numb my feelings. “Because you’re playing games with me, Darius. You’re keeping me here, making me feel like I belong, and then I find out you might be with her? Just end this bond already so I can move on!” He stepped closer, his towering presence making me feel small.