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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.”

though my wolf whimpered inside me at the sight of another

to my mate.

don’t think we’ve been properly introduced,” Sophia continued cheerfully. “I’m Sophia Rivers, Marcus’s childhood friend. We grew up together

Everyone knew she had been

looked up at me with curious eyes.

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heart stopped.

boy’s head, his expression

chided gently, though she didn’t correct him

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

merely looked at me with cold detachment, as though I

confidentiality agreement. The one that stipulated our mating would

saved

female Alpha and still the most powerful

Blackwood family–had suggested our mating

Margaret had said. “In return, the Blackwood family will give

status, protection for your

fated mate, I had been overjoyed and accepted Elder Margaret’s suggestion. But

terms clear: keep distance, don’t speak to him in public, never use our mate bond to communicate unless absolutely necessary, and above

foolish hope that he might eventually develop feelings for

than a cunning, greedy she–wolf who had made a shameless

voice surprisingly steady despite the storm raging inside me. “I

patients waiting.”

my head high, even as my heart

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

my transfer application without informing Marcus. What was the point? Our relationship existed only on paper. He would probably be

Manor, determined to speak

orchestrated this entire situation.

light. Despite her advanced age, she remained formidable, her red wolf’s power

with Marcus. I announced without

eyes narrowed slightly. “Have you

to discuss. He’s

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“Remember our agreement, Elena. The Blackwood family has

replied. “I’ve been the

never demanded more than the cold shell of a relationship

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