All Chapters of Marked, But Unwanted : Chapter 51 - Chapter 53

CHAPTER 43**********"Poison in the Well"Rex’s POV I sat rigid in my seat, bracing myself as another day of petitions stretched before me. Faces blurred together after a while—grief, complaints, desperation—each one heavier than the last.“Next,” I called out.Even my own voice sounded exhausted.“Good afternoon, Luna.”The greeting came from an elderly woman, no younger than seventy. Her back was slightly bent, her hands trembling as she clutched a small, worn bag to her chest. My eyes were immediately drawn to it. Something about the way she held it—too tight, too protective—made my spine straighten.“What can we help you with today?” I asked, forcing a polite smile.But there was something off about her.Something I couldn’t quite place.Without a word, she reached into the bag and pulled out a folded piece of cloth.The moment it was exposed, a foul stench flooded the room.It was sharp, suffocating—rotting and bitter. Instinctively, murmurs broke out around the courtroom as s

Chapter 53*********"The Traitor's Face”Alera's POV The rogue looked worse than I remembered—gaunt, wild-eyed, clothes torn. But he was alive. Very much alive. Standing in Rex's territory like he had every right to be here."Did you get it?" Damon's voice was rough, impatient.Marcus nodded, reaching into his jacket. He pulled out a folded paper and held it out. "The patrol schedules for the next two weeks. But this is the last time, Damon. I can't keep—""You'll do whatever Elyra tells you to do," Damon cut him off, snatching the paper. "Unless you want her to tell Rex about your gambling problem. About the pack funds you've been skimming."Marcus flinched. "She promised me power. Protection. She said—""She said you'd be rewarded when this is over." Damon's smile was cruel. "As long as you keep your mouth shut and keep feeding us information."Marcus is the traitor.The realization hit like a physical blow. Not some faceless enemy. Not a rogue from outside. One of our own. Someon