After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 1 The Severance

Chapter 1: The Severance

Chapter 1: The Severance

(Elena’s POV)

“Elena, have you thought it over? Are you really transferring to Riverside Pack’s Healing Center?” Director Henry Baker looked at my transfer report with surprise.

I nodded firmly, my decision already made. “Yes, Director. Ive considered it thoroughly.”

His brows furrowed as he examined the paperwork. “But you’re our best healer. The Shadow Moon Pack

needs you here.”

“The Riverside Center has offered me a senior position. It’s a good opportunity.” The words felt hollow even as I spoke them

The truth was far more painful. I couldn’t bear to stay in the Northern Territory any longer, not with my mate bond to Marcus Blackwood becoming more unbearable each day. Six years of marriage to the Alpha of the

Shadow Moon Pack had brought me nothing but heartache.

“Is this because of Sophia Rivers‘ return?” Director Baker asked carefully.

My heart clenched at the name. Sophia Rivers–Marcus’s first love who had suddenly reappeared after years away. The she wolf he had never forgotten, even after mating with me.

“This is a professional decision,” I lied smoothly. “Nothing more.”

How could I explain that watching Marcus place Sophia in this very institute, forcing me to see her every day, had finally broken something inside me? That I couldn’t bear witnessing his gentle smiles toward her when he had only ever shown me cold indifference?

“Very well,” Director Baker sighed, stamping my transfer request. The paperwork will be processed within the

week.

I thanked him and turned to leave, my heart heavy but my resolve firm.

As I stepped into the corridor outside the Director’s Office, my breath caught in my throat. There, just a few feet away, stood Marcus Blackwood–my mate in name only–with Sophia Rivers and her pup, Oliver.

The three of them looked like a perfect family portrait. Marcus stood protectively close to Sophia, his golden eyes warm as he gazed down at her. The little boy clutched Marcus’s hand with familiar ease

The sight sent a sharp pain through our mate bond–a connection Marcus had always resented.

Sophia noticed me first, her smile bright and seemingly genuine. “Oh, Elena! it’s so nice to see you again.”

wolf whimpered inside me at the sight of another

to my mate.

Rivers, Marcus’s childhood friend. We grew up together in

understatement. Everyone knew she had

me with curious eyes. “Are you

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answer, he turned to Marcus with adoration.

stopped. Daddy

him. Instead, he gently stroked the boy’s head, his expression softening in

gently, though she didn’t

deny what seemed obvious–that this pup was somehow his. That before our six years of mating, he had been

at me with cold detachment, as though I

course. Our confidentiality agreement. The one that stipulated our mating would remain private, that I would never publicly claim

saved Marcus’s life years

Margaret Blackwood–the former female Alpha and still

Blackwood family–had suggested

saved my grandson’s life,” Elder Margaret had said.

protection

Marcus was actually my fated mate, I had been overjoyed and accepted Elder Margaret’s suggestion. But for Marcus, our mating was nothing but an unwanted

in public, never use our mate bond to communicate unless absolutely necessary, and above

he might eventually develop feelings for me. But now, seeing him with Sophia and

she–wolf who had made a shameless

I managed to say, my voice surprisingly

patients waiting.”

high, even as my heart shattered into a

I leaned against the wall, struggling to breathe through the pain radiating from our mate bond. My wolf howled in anguish, but I forced

transfer application without informing Marcus. What was the point? Our relationship existed only on

Ancestral Manor, determined

orchestrated this entire situation.

sat regally in her private study, her silver hair gleaming in the afternoon light. Despite her advanced age, she remained formidable, her red wolf’s

bond with Marcus. I announced

“Have you discussed

discuss. He’s made his feelings

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me carefully. “Remember our agreement, Elena. The Blackwood family has provided

I replied. “I’ve been

more than the cold shell

in Margaret’s eyes. “Very well. The