ALISA POV
His eyes changed when he saw the mark.
I noticed immediately.
Shock.
Recognition.
Suspicion.
For a second Hannes forgot about the contract, the land, and even kwan standing beside him. His entire attention was fixed on the silver crescent mark near my collarbone.
Damn it.
I should have covered it better.
I stepped back instantly, pulling the edge of my dress higher.
“What is wrong, Alpha Hannes?” I asked coldly.
His jaw tightened slightly.
“That mark…”
My heartbeat quickened, but I kept my expression calm.
“What about it?”
Kwan looked confused as his eyes moved between both of us.
Hannes stared at me for a few seconds too long before finally speaking again.
“I've seen it before.”
I folded my arms.
“Many wolves have marks.”
He shook his head slightly.
“Not t
