The Alpha's Mark
My knees trembled, and I felt like the ground beneath me had vanished.
“No,” I whispered under my breath, my voice barely audible. “This can’t be happening.”
The realization hit me like a lightning bolt. The feeling I had, the pull that made my soul ache, could only mean one thing: Darius was my true mate.
My knees buckled, and I fell to the ground. I clutched my chest, overwhelmed by the intensity of the bond. Tears welled up in my eyes, spilling over as I stared at him.
Darius stopped walking, standing still as if he, too, was frozen in time. His eyes were wide, filled with a mixture of emotions—shock, longing, and the same undeniable recognition I felt. “Mate,” he whispered.