The Alpha's Mark
“You could never believe that your pack members, especially Elara, who is Nero’s sister, could betray you. That’s why you didn’t see it.”
His shoulders sagged slightly, the weight of betrayal finally settling. I reached up and placed a hand gently on his forearm. “Darius, you’re not alone in this. I’m here,” I said as my heart raced.
He turned to me then, his gaze searching mine. For a moment, I saw past the fierce Alpha exterior to the man beneath, betrayed and unsure. “Why, Liana? Why would you stand by me after everything?”