Chapter 85: A Public Display of Protection
(Aurora's POV)
Marcus's soft footsteps echoed through the room, drawing my attention from the pages of a weathered pack chronicle. His golden eyes found mine immediately. A glimmer of satisfaction softened his otherwise stern expression.
“I didn’t keep you waiting too long, did I?” His voice was steady, yet tinged with concern.
I set the book aside, smiling faintly. “Not at all. I understand the demands you face.”
But that wasn’t entirely true. The long wait stirred a subtle ache in my chest, though I wouldn’t admit it. He is the future Alpha King, after all. His responsibilities far outweigh personal moments like this.
He crossed the room, his presence commanding, before stopping just short of my chair. His sharp gaze swept over me, l
