All Chapters of Marked by the Alpha King : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Eli didn’t feel at ease after Kieran left.Even though the pressure in the air had disappeared—Something else remained.Something heavier.“…You didn’t tell me things were this serious,” Charlotte said softly.They were walking again, but slower this time.Eli rubbed the back of his neck.“…I didn’t think it would reach you.”Charlotte looked at him.“That’s not an answer.”Eli sighed.“…I don’t even understand it myself.”That was the truth.Everything about Kieran.The bond.The danger.It all felt like something forced into his life without permission.Charlotte studied him for a moment.“…Do you trust him?”Eli paused.That question—He didn’t answer immediately.“…I don’t know,” he admitted.Charlotte nodded slightly.“That means no.”Eli let out a small breath.“…He’s not a bad person.”“But?” she asked gently.Eli looked away.“…But he doesn’t feel normal.”Charlotte smiled faintly.“That’s one way to put it.”Eli huffed a quiet laugh.“…You have no idea.”They walked in silen

Eli knew something was off the moment he arrived.Not danger.Not like the attacks.This was… different.The air felt heavier—but not threatening.More like—Occupied.“…You’ve got visitors?” Eli muttered as he stepped deeper into the forest.Kieran was already there.But he wasn’t alone.A woman stood beside him.Tall.Elegant.Sharp eyes that immediately landed on Eli the second he appeared.And the way she was standing—Close to Kieran.Too close.Eli slowed slightly.“…Oh.”Kieran noticed him first.“You’re late.”Eli raised a brow.“…I didn’t know I was on a schedule.”But his attention shifted back to the woman.“…And who is this?”The woman smiled.But it wasn’t warm.It was… assessing.“So this is him.”Eli frowned.“…That doesn’t answer my question.”Kieran didn’t respond immediately.The woman stepped forward instead.“I’m Seraphina.”Eli blinked.“…Okay.”Her smile widened just a little.“I’ve heard a lot about you.”Eli crossed his arms.“…That’s funny, because I’ve heard

Eli’s phone vibrated in his hand.He stared at it for a second.Still not used to it.“…Right,” he muttered. “I actually have one again.”The screen lit up faintly under the shade of the trees. No new messages. No missed calls.Just the quiet reminder that things outside the forest still existed.Normal things.Eli exhaled slowly and leaned back against a tree, taking a break from training.Kieran stood a few steps away, watching him like always.Silent.Observing.Eli ignored him—for now.Instead, his mind drifted back.(Flashback) ---- A Few Days Ago“Eli, I tried calling you.”Charlotte’s voice had been soft—but there was a hint of worry in it.They had been standing near the edge of the village road, the late afternoon sun casting a warm glow around them.Eli blinked.“…Calling me?”Charlotte nodded.“And I sent messages too. You didn’t reply.”Eli froze for a split second.Then forced a small laugh.“…Yeah, about that…”He scratched the back of his neck.“I kind of lost my phone.

Eli didn’t move immediately.For a second, he just stood there—staring at Kieran across the café.The noise around him faded.The laughter.The music.The conversations.Everything blurred into the background.Because Kieran’s presence didn’t belong there.Not in a place like this.Not in Eli’s normal world.“…What are you doing here?” Eli said finally, his voice low.Kieran didn’t answer right away.His gaze shifted briefly—To Charlotte.Still seated.Still watching.Still holding onto the moment Eli had just stepped out of.Then his eyes returned to Eli.“You left.”Eli frowned.“…Of course I left. I told you I had plans.”Kieran stepped further inside.The door closed behind him with a soft click.“You shouldn’t be here.”Eli let out a sharp breath.“…And you shouldn’t be following me.”A pause.Then Kieran said:“I didn’t follow you.”Eli scoffed.“…Really?”Kieran’s voice remained calm.“I knew where you would be.”That didn’t make it better.At all.Eli ran a hand through his h

Morning came too quickly.Eli barely slept.He sat at the edge of his bed, staring at his phone, the faint glow reflecting in his tired eyes.That dream again.No—Not just a dream.It felt too detailed.Too… familiar.Eli rubbed his face.“…Why does it feel like I’ve seen that before?”His gaze drifted toward the door.Half-expecting it to open.Half-expecting—Nothing.He shook his head.“…I’m overthinking.”His phone buzzed.Eli glanced down.Charlotte: Good morning , did you get home safe?A small smile formed despite everything.Eli: Yeah. Just woke up.The reply came almost instantly.Charlotte: Liar. You sound like you didn’t sleep.Eli huffed softly.Eli: Maybe a little.Charlotte: Take care of yourself, okay?Eli stared at that message for a second longer than necessary.Then typed:Eli: I will.He hesitated.Then added:Eli: Are we still meeting later?A pause.Then—Charlotte: Always.Eli’s chest felt lighter.“…Yeah.”That.That was real.That made sense.“Eli!”His mother