After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 8

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

with those pack matters?” she

dismissive response cut through me like silver. “Don’t bother yourself with that kind

away, leaving his cruel words hanging in the

every word. The hurt crashed

David had a history of territorial disputes and fights, but he had never seriously injured anyone

wanted to understand what had happened this

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

his eyes, the Blackthorne family members

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tens

(Sophia’s POV)

her office, Marcus glanced at her

expression.

relationship between Marcus and Elena was far

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

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

right to keep your distance from such people,” I said, emphasizing Marcus’s negative view

situation.

accompany me to pick up Oliver from Crescent Ridge Academy? We could have dinner

becoming more serious. “Have you seen

stiffened, realizing my orchestrated attempt to create scandal

been suppressed by his

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

slightly. Tm so sorry for involving you in

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

underlying message about boundaries and reluctantly agreed. “Of course, Marcus. Whatever

swept the medical documents from

across the floor.

had captured his attention, I

private investigator.

needed to dig deeper into

(Elena’s POV)

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

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

surprised by his presence. He hadn’t been home to

much lately.

senses. He turned off

eaten.”

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