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.

I heard Sophia’s

help with those pack matters?”

through me like silver. “Don’t bother yourself with

away, leaving his cruel words

caught every word. The hurt

had a history of territorial disputes and fights, but

to understand what

dismiss my family so

eyes, the Blackthorne family members were nothing

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tens

(Sophia’s POV)

into her office, Marcus glanced at her

expression.

the relationship between Marcus and Elena was far more complex then

careful planning when I first arrived in the Northern Territory. I had played the role of a single mother, hoping Marcus’s protective instincts would allow me to regain control over his

about Elena. I

such people,” I said, emphasizing Marcus’s negative view of

situation.

Oliver from Crescent Ridge Academy?

seen

scandal linking Oliver, Marcus,

suppressed by

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

feigned guilt, my voice trembling slightly. Tm so sorry

can’t prioritize Oliver in everything.” Marcus stated firmly. “He’s not my son. I’ve

understood the underlying message about boundaries and reluctantly agreed. “Of

I swept the medical

across the floor.

another she–wolf had captured his attention, I immediately pulled out my

private investigator.

dig deeper

(Elena’s POV)

healing duties at the institute and

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

his presence. He hadn’t been home

much lately.

heightened Alpha senses. He turned off the TV and stated

eaten.”

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