Chapter 117: Marked By One.
Note: Marking is different from claiming.
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When evening came, Angela did not go to the cafeteria. She felt a little relieved knowing that two of her mates had forgiven her. Even though they had not spoken about their fight for claiming her in the future, she knew it was still progress.
Now what was left were Renn and Hiro. Both of them had opened up to her recently. Renn had shown her to his family without hesitation, and Hiro had trusted her with his deepest secrets. They must be feeling used and hurt, and it was her fault.
She could not let things remain like that. She could not stand her mates being angry with her. Their recent behavior was already making her weak and she feared it might affect her shift tomorrow. She needed to make peace with them. That was the only way she could feel whole again.
Angela rose from her bed. Kaito had gone to take a night class with the form three students, which gave her the chance she needed. She dressed up quickly and decided to meet Hiro first. When she got to the South House, she saw him standing at the gate with some of his pack members. They were in a discussion, but his face was not cheerful the way it used to be. She knew she was the reason behind that change.
Angela stayed quietly by the side, waiting until they were done. She did not want to interrupt them. When Hiro noticed her presence, he dismissed his pack members right away. Then he came toward her with a serious look on his face. "What are you doing here?" he asked.
"What do you think I am doing here? Obviously I came to talk to you," Angela replied, her voice sharper than she intended. He always knew how to annoy her.
"About what? I don’t want to talk to you," Hiro said, shrugging his shoulder as if she was nothing.
"You have to listen to me. I know you are angry, and I came to apologize."
"Do not apologize," Hiro cut her off. He avoided her eyes as if meeting them would make him soften. "I mean it."
"It doesn’t matter if you want it or not. I will apologize anyway," she said firmly.
Hiro sighed, already tired of her stubbornness. He had no choice but to stay and listen. "Fine. Go ahead and say it."
"I am sorry, Hiro. I hurt you by keeping things from you," Angela said softly. Her eyes searched his face. He looked so innocent in that moment. His blue eyes lifted briefly to meet hers before turning away to the wall beside them. "I promise I will never do it again."
you won’t, because I will never give you the chance to," Hiro told her, his
know we need each other," Angela whispered, her voice trembling. Deep down, she knew he had
me. Why you of all girls?" he asked with pain in his voice. "Do you know what
Her bold offer shocked him, but her next words left him completely speechless. "If you want to claim my body like that...if you so desperate to have me,
do that to you," Hiro whispered, lifting his eyes to her. The moment he
smiled in return, his dimples appearing, and her heart warmed at the sight. She loved that boyish smile of his. "Keep smiling like that.
he asked, his
am sorry for causing you pain," Angela
I will be okay," Hiro told her, though his voice was gentler than before. Angela did not wait for him to accept her apology. She opened her arms and
am so sorry," Angela whispered again, her voice breaking as tears welled in her eyes. She had never meant to
angry," Hiro said, finally wrapping his arms around her and holding her close. He kissed her forehead again and
you," Angela breathed, her heart easing as she stayed in his arms. She did not care who was watching. Let them think whatever they wanted. She was with her mate, and that was all that mattered. After a
she said softly.
muttered, reminding her
created," Angela said firmly before turning to walk away. Hiro stood there watching her, silent. She was trying to make peace, giving love, affection, and attention to each of them. Maybe the goddess was not so foolish after
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the door opened on its own even though no one had come to answer. Stepping inside,
he said
back as her eyes moved around the room. There was no sign of Renn, and she wondered where he was. Before she
low around his waist.
day came rushing back, the way he had kissed and touched her in this very room. If Kaito had not knocked that time,
let her stand?" Renn teased as he walked over
just got here and I also
know the code. You’re leaving,"
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