All Chapters of Marked By Three Kings: Chapter 31 - Chapter 38

_Author’s POV_Serena stood in the hallway with her arms crossed, her perfectly manicured nails tapping against her designer handbag. Her blue eyes were fixed on Jace, who was leaning casually against his locker like he didn’t have a care in the world.Around them, students whispered and pointed. Everyone had seen the pictures by now – Jace and Dahlia Hart in his car, looking far too comfortable together. Jace with his arm around Dahlia in the parking lot. Jace carrying bags of what looked like pastries while Dahlia laughed beside him.The photos had spread through both schools like wildfire. And Serena had seen every single one.“Are you really seeing her?” Serena asked, her voice tight with barely controlled anger. “Dahlia Hart? That omega nobody?”Jace didn’t even try to deny it. He just shrugged, that infuriating smirk playing on his lips. “Yeah. So what?”Serena’s jaw clenched. “So what? Jace, we’re together. You’re my boyfriend.”“Am I?” Jace asked, raising an eyebrow. “Because

_Dahlia’s POV_The nurse finished wrapping the last bandage around my arm and stepped back to examine her work.“Keep the cuts clean and dry,” she instructed, handing me a small tube of ointment. “Apply this twice a day. The bruises will get worse before they get better, but that’s normal. If you experience any dizziness, nausea, or severe pain, come back immediately. Your wolf will do the rest.”I nodded numbly, still hearing Jace’s voice in my head. “If I get tired of Dahlia, I’ll just move on to the next person.”“Are you sure you’re okay, dear?” the nurse asked, peering at my face with concern. “You look very pale.”“I’m fine,” I lied, sliding off the bed. “Thank you for your help.”She didn’t look convinced, but she let me go. I grabbed my bag and headed for the door, desperate to get back to class. To get away from this infirmary and the memory of Serena’s triumphant smile.*We should talk to Jace,* Mena said quietly. *Ask him to explain.**Explain what?* I thought bitterly. *I

_Dahlia’s POV_All I wanted was to go home and rest. To hide in my room and pretend this entire day hadn’t happened. To forget about Jace’s hurt expression and the guilt eating away at my chest.But when I walked into the house, I found Knox sitting in the living room with textbooks spread out on the coffee table.My heart immediately started racing. The kiss. I could still feel his lips on mine. Could still hear him saying I was his first kiss.“Dahlia,” Knox said, looking up with a small smile. “I was waiting for you. We need to study.”“I don’t have time tonight,” I said quickly, avoiding his eyes. My cheeks were already heating up just from being near him.*Smooth,* Mena said sarcastically. *Real smooth.**Shut up.*Knox stood up, his smile fading as he studied my face. “Are you okay? You’re walking differently.”I hadn’t realized I was limping slightly. Most of my wounds had healed thanks to my wolf healing, but there was still some discomfort. Some soreness that made movement aw

_Dahlia’s POV_I still couldn’t believe what had just happened. My mind was spinning like a merry-go-round that wouldn’t stop. Knox had actually fired Sarah. He actually fired her. For me.“Oh my goodness, Dahlia! Did you see that? Did you SEE that?” Mena was practically bouncing in my head, her voice high and excited. “Mate just went full protective mode on us! That was the hottest thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life!”I wanted to tell her to calm down, but honestly, I was too shocked to form words. My mouth felt dry and my heart was doing this weird fluttery thing in my chest that made me feel like I’d run a marathon or something.We left the store after a while, but Mena wouldn’t shut up about it. The entire walk to the parking lot, she kept replaying every moment like she was a sports commentator in my mind.“And then he said ‘You’re fired’ and his voice was so cold and powerful and, oh my god, Dahlia, do you know how lucky we are? Knox is literally obsessed with us at this poi