All Chapters of Marked by Fate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Rose’s Pov“You’re welcome honey…” she said warmly, wrapping her arms tightly around me. The hug was so firm I could barely breathe.“Let her go, Ivy!” Aiden snapped, his voice sharp. “Geez… Can’t you see she’s gasping for air?” I almost laughed at his overprotective tone.“I’m sorry…” Ivy said quickly, stepping back, tucking her hair behind her ears. A soft smile formed on her lips.“ I just got too excited seeing you with Aiden.” she added, holding onto my arms and smiling widely. Her energy was bubbly, and I couldn’t help but smile back.. “My baby!” Fred called out from a few steps away. Ivy squealed and rushed to him, jumping to his embrace and kissing him right in the lips.After a long kiss, Fred wrapped his hand around her waist and said. “The moment we arrived, I ran into the palace looking for you, but I didn’t see you anywhere.”“I’m sorry, love.” Ivy replied, her eyes shining. “I came out to welcome you too but got a little distracted when I saw this beautiful lady w

Rose’s PovI took a deep breath and made my way downstairs, heading toward the dining room. My stomach had been grumbling since I got out of the bath, and now the delicious smells coming from the dining hall were only making it worse. The aroma of the roasted chicken, creamy pasta, and spiced vegetables filled the air, gripping my nose and making me to salivate. I hadn’t eaten anything all day, and at that moment, I felt like I could finish every single dish on the table.As I entered the dining area, the atmosphere was warm and lively. Ivy was the first to notice me. She sat beside Fred, her mate, but immediately she saw me, her attention shifted.“Why did you take so long, Rose?” She asked, her voice filled with so much concern. “I hope nothing happened upstairs?”Her question made both Aiden and Fred pause their meal. They stopped eating and turned their eyes to me, silently waiting for my answer. Their stares made me feel small and awkward. I wasn’t used to this people actually ca

Aiden’s PovAs I stepped out of mom’s chambers, there he was, Caine, leaning on the wall very casually like he had no problems in the world. One leg crossed over the other, his arms folded around his chest and a smug grin was plastered on his face. No one needed to tell me that he had been there eavesdropping on my conversation with mom. That’s just the kind of person he was, a thorn in my side, always looking for ways to get under my skin.“Dear brother-” I didn’t let him finish before I walked out. I wasn’t ready for his antics. I knew he wanted to provoke me, make me snap, but I wasn’t giving him that satisfaction tonight. He would only make things worse, and I was already close to losing it.I headed straight to my room, not paying attention to anything else. The moment I stepped inside, I headed straight to the wine bar, poured myself a full glass of whiskey, and took a long sip, while mom’s words kept ringing in my head.“You may have brought that dimwit to this pack to live

Rose’s PovThe warm sunlight filtered through the tall windows, gently kissing my skin and waking me from my sleep. I blinked against the soft brightness, my eyes slowly adjusting to the new day. For a moment, I didn’t move. I just lay there, wrapped in the warm blanket, my body sinking into the soft mattress.It was strange and also comforting. I couldn’t remember the last time I woke up like this, refreshed, safe, and not aching or exhausted. In the Black Moon Pack, my mornings were usually harsh. I’d wake up before the day breaks, cold and tired, with sore muscles and a bunch of chores waiting for me. There was never a moment to breathe or rest.But this morning was quite different. I didn’t feel pain. I didn’t feel tired. I just felt whole.The morning birds, singing and chirping outside the window, their songs light and cheerful. I enjoyed every bit of it. It felt like they were singing just for me. I smiled, soaking in every second. If I had the keys to this peace, I would lock

Aiden’s Pov“What?” I barked, my voice sharp as I shot up to my feet. He looked at Rose and realized he disrupted us while we were kissing. “I.. I’m sorry Aiden.” He blinked his eyes rapidly and twisted his lips to one side. “I didn’t mean to… interrupt you. But we have to go. Now.”My jaw tightened.“Go where?” My voice, sharp and urgent. “But we just had a meeting and Captain Nicholas said after checking the territories with his team, there were not any signs of rogues. How the hell did they get in?” Fred shook his head, rubbing the back of his neck, like the answer was there. “Your highness, I have no idea. But we can’t waste time. We need to go now.”I turned to Rose and grabbed her hand, holding it firmly longer than I should have. “Stay safe, my love,” I said quietly, my voice low but urgent. “Don’t leave the palace. Please.” Before she could answer, Ivy rushed in,her eyes widely opened. “What’s going on here?”“You two, stay safe. We will be back in no time.” Fred answered ha