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 voice through

help with those pack matters?” she asked

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

footsteps echoed as he walked away, leaving his cruel words hanging in the

caught every word. The hurt crashed over me

territorial disputes and fights, but

what had happened

him dismiss my family so coldly

Blackthorne family members were nothing but greedy, opportunistic pack

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tens

(Sophia’s POV)

into her office, Marcus

expression.

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

had played the role of a single mother, hoping Marcus’s protective instincts would allow me to regain control

dismissal, I was pleased by his harsh words about Elena. I deliberately spoke louder, ensuring she would

your distance from such people,” I said, emphasizing

situation.

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

you seen the trending topics

attempt to create scandal linking Oliver, Marcus,

suppressed by

feelings for me weren’t as strong

sorry

everything.” Marcus stated firmly. “He’s not my son. I’ve hired a pack nanny to handle

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

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

across the floor.

had captured his attention, I immediately pulled out my phone to

private investigator.

needed to dig deeper

(Elena’s POV)

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

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

surprised by his

much lately.

Alpha senses. He turned off the TV and stated

eaten.”

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