All Chapters of Marked By Fate: The Alpha Who Loved Me: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Kat’s POVIt had been a full week since I found out about my mom’s death. Some days felt longer than others, like they would never end. I had spent most of my time locked away in my room, curled up under the blankets, staring at the ceiling or crying into my pillow. My heart still hurt, like a piece of it had been ripped out and would never grow back. But today, for the first time in days, I felt a little stronger. I was finally ready to try and go back to school. At least, I hoped I was.Cindy had been my saving grace. She was always so kind, never pressuring me to talk or come out of my room. She just knocked softly, brought me breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and smiled warmly even when I couldn’t return the smile. We talked sometimes—well, mostly she talked and I listened. I learned her parents were omegas in the Crescent Moon Pack, and she was only sixteen. She still had a cheerful way of talking, full of energy, even when things were quiet. It made me feel a little less a

Kat's POV There was something in his tone that made my heart skip a beat. I quickly lowered my eyes and nodded. “Yes, Alpha.”The moment I said that, something strange happened.His body went a little stiff, and his eyes darkened—just for a second. Like there was something hidden under the surface. Something strong. Dangerous. Hungry. But then it disappeared, and his face was calm again.I blinked, wondering if I had imagined it.“Follow me,” he said.I followed him, walking beside him around the pack house. We didn’t speak, but I could hear the soft crunch of gravel under our feet and the sound of birds chirping in the trees.When we reached the garage, I stopped in my tracks. My mouth opened a little, and I just stood there, staring.I had never seen anything like it before in real life. The garage wasn’t just big—it was massive. Like, way bigger than the entire first floor of my old house. The outside walls were made of smooth gray stone, the kind that sparkled a little in the sun

Kat's POV We arrived at Room 204 just as the bell rang, signaling that class was about to start. The classroom door was already open, and a few students had already trickled in. Blake opened the door for me, and I stepped inside, scanning the room quickly to see if there were any empty seats. Blake followed me inside, and after a quick glance around, he walked toward an empty desk in the middle of the room and slid into the seat next to it."Come sit next to me," Blake called out to me with a playful smile.I couldn’t help but laugh. "You’re really insisting on sitting next to me, huh?""Of course," he said with a smirk. "Who else would I sit with on the first day?"I rolled my eyes but couldn’t stop a small smile from tugging at my lips. "Alright, fine."We both settled into our seats, and I took out my notebook, trying to calm my nerves as I felt the weight of everyone’s eyes on me. The door at the front of the room opened, and the teacher, an older man with glasses and graying hai

Kat’s POVAfter English, Blake and I walked out of the class together, but when we checked our schedules, he didn’t have the same class as me next. I tried not to look disappointed, but I was already feeling nervous again. I gave him a small smile and said I’d see him later, then watched him disappear down the hallway with the other students.I walked slowly to my next class, double-checking the room number on my schedule. It took me a few minutes to find the right door, and by the time I walked in, most of the seats were already taken. I sat near the back, trying to stay quiet and unnoticed. The teacher didn’t ask me to introduce myself, which I was thankful for. I didn’t even remember much of what happened during that class—I was too focused on not drawing attention to myself.Finally, the bell rang for lunch. I gathered my things quickly and followed the stream of students down the hall. My stomach growled softly. I hadn’t realized how hungry I was until now.When I got to the cafe

Kat’s POVI walked slowly down the hallway, my feet dragging a little with each step. The day had been long—filled with new faces, strange hallways, and emotions I didn’t quite know how to explain. I just wanted to get into my room, take off my shoes, and maybe cry into my pillow for a bit.When I reached my bedroom door, I let out a small breath and reached for the doorknob. My fingers felt a little shaky as I twisted it. I was just pushing the door open when I heard another one open across the hallway.Out of habit, I turned to look.And froze.Alpha Liam stepped out of the room directly opposite mine.My heart skipped a beat.He looked freshly showered, his damp hair slightly messy. He wore a simple black T-shirt that stretched just right over his chest and grey sweatpants that hung low on his hips. He looked relaxed, calm, and completely unaware of the storm suddenly rising inside me.I blinked, trying to process what I had just learned. That was his room. The room directly across