Chapter 7: Unspoken Tensions

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tensions

(Elena’s POV)

“Marcus!” she said brightly, then feigned surprise at seeing me. “Oh, Elena! I didn’t know you two were

acquainted.”

I stared at Marcus and said. “No, we are not.”

Her voice carried false sweetness as she continued. “I could introduce you properly. This is Alpha Marcus

Blackwood, one of the most powerful leaders in the Northern Territory.”

The pack nurses gathered nearby, their eyes filled with envy as they watched Sophia’s casual familiarity with the Alpha.

“She’s so lucky,” one whispered.

“Imagine having connections to someone that influential, another murmured.

They had no idea I was Marcus’s actual Luna. To them, Sophia was the privileged one with access to the Alpha’s inner circle.

Marcus’s attention focused entirely on me, his wolf Logan stirring restlessly within him. He seemed to have

heard only Sophia’s words about us not being close as mates.

“I was merely discussing some pack matters with the Alpha,” I replied coolly. “I couldn’t claim any familiarity”

Marcus’s expression turned glacial, his Alpha authority radiating displeasure that made the nearby nurses

step back instinctively.

Sophia, oblivious to the underlying tension crackling between us, smiled brightly.

“If you need any help with pack issues, I’d be happy to assist,” she offered generously. “Marcus is usually quite cold toward other she–wolves, but he might make an exception.”

That won’t be necessary,” I declined firmly.

I turned and walked back toward my office, needing distance from the painful scene.

left, I heard Sophia’s voice

Elena need help with those pack matters?” she

silver. “Don’t bother yourself with that kind of

as he walked away, leaving his cruel

had caught every word.

a history of territorial disputes and fights,

what had happened this

for Marcus’s help, but hearing him dismiss my family so

family members were nothing but greedy, opportunistic pack

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tens

(Sophia’s POV)

her office, Marcus glanced

expression.

secretly gritted my teeth, sensing the relationship between Marcus and Elena was

the role of

about Elena. I deliberately spoke louder, ensuring she would hear his negative opinion through

right to keep your distance from such people,” I said, emphasizing

situation.

pick up Oliver from Crescent Ridge Academy? We could have dinner together

more serious. “Have you seen the

to create scandal linking Oliver, Marcus, and me as a

by his public

made me understand that Marcus’s feelings for me weren’t as strong

so sorry

son. I’ve hired a pack nanny to handle the academy

about boundaries and reluctantly agreed. “Of course, Marcus. Whatever you think is

within me. I swept the

across the floor.

attention, I immediately

private investigator.

needed to dig

(Elena’s POV)

late that evening, I finished my healing duties at the institute and returned to

flipping through TV channels on the sofa in the Great Hall. His suit jacket and tie were loosened, making him look

the Shadow Gate Foyer, surprised by his presence. He

much lately.

me through his heightened Alpha senses.

eaten.”

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