Chapter 7

Marcus stood in the opulent palace, his anxious eyes scanning the room as he awaited the Alpha King's presence. His heart pounded in his chest He knew that his fate, and possibly his pack's fate, hung in the balance. After what felt like an eternity, the grand doors to the chamber swung open, and Lucius entered with an aura of undeniable power. His presence alone sent a shiver down Marcus's spine, and he immediately dropped to one knee, bowing low in a display of submission. "Alpha King," Marcus murmured, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and deference. Lucius surveyed him with a calculating gaze, his piercing gold eyes analyzing every inch of Marcus's figure, "When you gave her to me, you assured her compliance," Lucius's voice was low, carrying a hint of accusation. "Am I wrong?" Marcus swallowed hard, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "Alpha King, Amelia has always had a mind of her own," he began, his words carefully chosen. "But I was sure that if there was anyone