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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.”

myself to nod politely, though my wolf whimpered inside me at the

to my mate.

we’ve been properly introduced,” Sophia continued cheerfully. “I’m Sophia Rivers,

a convenient understatement. Everyone knew she had been much

at me with curious eyes.

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turned to Marcus with adoration. “Daddy Marcus, in

stopped. Daddy

gently stroked the boy’s head, his expression softening in a

gently, though she didn’t correct

pup

with cold detachment, as though

I could stop it. Of course. Our confidentiality agreement. The one that stipulated our mating would remain private, that I

back unbidden. How I had saved Marcus’s life years ago after a devastating

Margaret Blackwood–the former female Alpha and still

suggested our mating as

my grandson’s life,” Elder Margaret had said. “In return, the Blackwood family

protection for your

I had been overjoyed and accepted

use our mate bond to communicate unless absolutely necessary, and

years, I had endured this half–life, sustained by the foolish hope that he might eventually develop feelings for me. But now, seeing him with Sophia and Oliver, I finally

than a cunning, greedy she–wolf who had

voice surprisingly steady despite

patients waiting.”

my head high, even as my heart shattered into a thousand

the pain radiating from our mate bond. My wolf howled in anguish, but I forced her

informing Marcus. What was the point? Our relationship existed only on paper.

to the Blackwood Ancestral Manor, determined to speak with the one person who

orchestrated this entire situation.

silver hair gleaming in the afternoon light. Despite her advanced

mate bond with Marcus.

slightly. “Have you discussed this

to discuss. He’s

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Elena. The Blackwood family has provided for

replied. “I’ve

complained, never demanded more than the

flickered in Margaret’s eyes. “Very well. The