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 through

those pack matters?” she asked Marcus with

response cut through me like silver.

walked away, leaving his cruel words

caught every word. The hurt crashed over me in

David had a history of territorial disputes and fights, but

wanted to understand what had

was grateful for Marcus’s help, but hearing him dismiss my

his eyes, the Blackthorne family members were nothing but

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tens

(Sophia’s POV)

disappeared into her office, Marcus glanced at her door

expression.

my teeth, sensing the relationship between Marcus and Elena was far

I had played the role of a single mother, hoping

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

distance from such people,” I said, emphasizing Marcus’s

situation.

Oliver from Crescent Ridge Academy? We could

shifted, becoming more serious. “Have you seen the trending topics online about our supposed

attempt to create scandal linking Oliver, Marcus,

suppressed by

revelation made me understand that Marcus’s feelings for

my voice trembling slightly. Tm so sorry for involving you

son. I’ve hired a pack

and reluctantly agreed.

Marcus left, rage exploded within me. I swept the medical documents from my

across the floor.

she–wolf had captured his attention, I immediately pulled out my phone to contact

private investigator.

dig deeper into

(Elena’s POV)

finished my healing duties at

flipping through TV channels on the sofa in the Great Hall. His suit

by his presence. He hadn’t been home

much lately.

heightened Alpha senses. He turned off

eaten.”

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