Chapter 6: Rumors and Revelations

Chapter 6: Rumors and Revelations

(Elena’s POV)

The next morning, I woke to Catherine Hayes preparing breakfast in the empty–feeling Moonhaven Kitchen.

“Good morning, Luna,” she greeted, concern in her eyes.

“Did Marcus return last night?” Lasked.

Catherine shook her head. “The Alpha didn’t come back.”

I nodded, unsurprised. Probably with Sophia and Oliver again.

My phone rang–Patricia.

“Elena,” my mother’s voice broke with tears. “Please help David. I know you’re suffering in that pack, but he’s

your brother

Her words stung. Even she saw my pain. However, she didn’t stay on my side.

“I mentioned David to Marcus,” I said quietly. “He’ll consider it later.” Patricia’s sob of relief was audible through the phone. Thank you, Elena. Thank you so much.”

She ended the call quickly, as if afraid I might change my mind about asking the Alpha for help.

I ate my breakfast in silence, the weight of my family’s expectations heavy on my shoulders.

Returning to the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute at noon, I found an unusual commotion in the

main corridor.

Sophia stood surrounded by pack nurses, distributing expensive moonstone jewelry from an elegant gift box.

“These are from Alpha Marcus,” she announced with a radiant smile. “He wanted to show appreciation for

everyone’s hard work.”

The nurses gossiped excitedly around her.

is

is so lucky to have

make such

I watched the scene

me and approached with a knowing smile. “Elena, I have

delicate moonstone pendant, its surface gleaming with

would create unnecessary drama and disrupt

I said

my office immediately, tossing the jewelry into a drawer without

me into the office,

Rumors

Marcus aren’t very close as mates, are you?” she asked

your business, I

feel terrible

for Oliver’s fever.”

My hands clenched involuntarily.

sweetly. “Did you know he’s planning

Marcus was considering formally bringing Oliver

bloodline.

the door. “Healer Sophia, you’re

with a triumphant glance, leaving me to grapple with the implications

sat alone in my office, mocking my own reaction. Why did I still care about

a text from Marcus: “I can find a lawyer for you, depending on

stared at

Performance? What performance?

our mate bond to make way for Sophia and

a long silence, I

(Marcus’s POV)

reply, I immediately instructed Amber Stone to investigate David’s detention at the

Blackwood stormed into my

announcement.

tablet onto my

displayed a photo of me with Sophia and Oliver from

Heir?” read one headline. “Marcus Blackwood’s

rumors are spreading like wildfire. Victoria continued furiously. The entire werewolf community is gossiping about your

growing

immediately, since you don’t love her and had no pups. Mark a more

affairs are not your concern,” I said

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