All Chapters of The Rogue King's Mark: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

V E R AI don't have a good feeling about today.I don't know if it's the noise, all the clashing scents, or the fact that every important wolf from every major pack in the region decided to crowd into one place at the same time.All for the Moonfall Gala. It is an annual event that takes place days before the largest supermoon of the year, and a time when all the packs in the region gather to celebrate community. Having all the packs in one place like this is also a good opportunity for people to find potential mates as well. In Werewolf custom, a male wolf is able to mark the female he desires, and the mark can either be rejected or accepted. If rejected, the two are not meant to be together, whether they both want to or not, but if the mark is accepted, then the Moon has decreed that they are destined to be together.It's always an interesting experience, one that's both nerve-racking and exciting.The moment the doors close behind me, my chest tightens, and I instantly regret agr

V E R A"Well... what exactly do we have here?" Cole lets out as he slowly looks around the hall, his pale eyes moving across the room while every single person stands frozen in place."Looks like a party no one bothered inviting us to." He continues just as he slowly steps forward.The entire room goes tense after that, and I can practically feel it happening around me as wolves begin stepping backwards carefully, all of them trying to keep distance between themselves and the Rogues now spreading through the entrance of the hall. The music has already stopped completely, and even the servants carrying drinks have gone still, too afraid to move while every Alpha in the room watches the Rogue King standing right in the middle of the Moonfall Gala as if all of this belongs to him.Then one of the Elders finally finds his voice."Drakov!" The man booms, making us all turn to watch as Elder Magnus steps forward angrily, his grey and blue robes shifting around him as he points toward the e

V E R A"What are you doing?! Get off me!" I shout against him, my hands instantly pushing against his chest as panic crashes through me the second I feel his teeth buried into my neck.At first, all I feel is pain. Hot, sudden pain spreading across my skin while his arm tightens around my waist to stop me from pulling away from him properly. He is strong, and despite my strength, he makes me feel completely weak and helpless as he keeps me pressed against him while my heart pounds so hard I can barely hear my own thoughts anymore.Then everything changes.The pain slowly melts into warmth, spreading through my body so quickly it catches me completely off guard, and the breath leaves my lungs in a shaky gasp before I can stop it."A-ah..." I let out, and the sound that slips out is embarrassingly soft.My fingers tighten against the front of his jacket while my entire body suddenly feels strange, warm tingles rushing beneath my skin from the mark on my neck all the way down my spine w

V E R AI slowly open my eyes and find Cole's dark hair coming into full view. He is still standing in front of me, his face buried into my neck while I remain pressed against the tree. He slowly embraces me, his hands wrapping around my waist perfectly as his chest presses against me, the heat of his body warming me instantly as I feel my eyebrows crease slightly, my mark pulsating."C-Cole..." I let out quietly, and suddenly I feel him growl deeply into my neck before he begins kissing my neck slowly, his grip tightening around my body as I feel him tense."Mine..." He lets out with a low groan, his tone possessive as he keeps me closer to him.I press my lips together and force myself to breathe normally, but I don't manage it. I bring my hands to his chest in an attempt to push him away, but I only find myself pulling him closer. I can't believe this is happening to me right now.Cole Drakov is the Rogue King... and here he is... having me pinned against a tree as he kisses my ne

V E R AThe moment we step back inside the Gala hall, every conversation dies, and all the attention turns to us. The wolves nearest the entrance notice us first, their eyes moving straight toward me before widening ever so slightly; then they begin whispering to the people beside them, who turn to look at me as well. Before long, the entire hall has forgotten about the music, the dancing and the celebration, and every pair of eyes is now settled on me.Suddenly, it feels impossible to breathe normally. I knew this would happen the second we started walking back, yet living through it is far worse than imagining it.I try to keep my chin up anyway as we make our way back into the halls. I am still the Alpha of the Ignis Pack, and no matter how exposed I feel right now, I refuse to walk through this room looking ashamed.The whispers grow louder with every step, and I try my best not to pay attention to any of them, but I can see and hear them, all of them."Is that really her?" One sa