Chapter 10: The Silver Trop

Chapter 10: The Silver Trop

(Sophia’s POV)

I complacently tidied myself up in front of the mirror, a slight upward curve at the corner of my mouth. The seeds of doubt I had planted would soon bloom into beautiful chaos.

I glanced at the stall where Elena had been one more time before sauntering away. My plan was working perfectly

(Elena’s POV)

Not long after Sophia returned to the Crimson Moon Banquet Hall, I followed. The symposium concluded successfully, and I emerged with Nathan Sterling and two esteemed experts from the werewolf medical field

One of the experts, Elder Harrison, praised my healing skills with genuine admiration. Tve heard from Nathan that you’re a closed disciple of Professor Theodore Ashworth. You’ve mastered complex healing techniques

at such a young age.

I humbly credited my mentor. “Professor Ashworth taught me everything I know.”

Elder Harrison chuckled warmly. “You’re as modest as your teacher. That’s the mark of true excellence”

After bidding farewell to the two elders, Nathan and I headed toward the Steel Ascent. We found a crowd

gathered in the Grand Atrium, their voices rising in agitation.

Sophia stood in the center, claiming that her silver bracelet was missing. She demanded to check the

building’s surveillance footage.

“Where exactly did you lose it?” someone questioned.

Sophia feigned grievance, her voice trembling. “I’m not entirely sure, but…” She spotted me and deliberately stated, “I remember encountering Healer Elena in the Moonstone Washroom. After that, my bracelet went

missing.”

The crowd was surprised. Some of my institute colleagues expressed–disbelief.

“That can’t be right,” one whispered.

Marcus arrived, his golden eyes scanning the commotion. His Alpha presence commanded immediate

attention from everyone present.

“What’s happening here?” he inquired with authority.

he gave her was missing. Someone mentioned that Sophia claimed to be with Healer

intense gaze fixed on me. The weight of

misunderstanding. Elena doesn’t seem like someone who would

bracelet.”

Marcus’s expression darkened dangerously.

(Marcus’s POV)

The

wolf Logan bristled, trying to protect Elena. However, rage consumed me as

defense.

long have you known her to defend her so vehemently?

I

his calm demeanor. “I always

before accusations.”

(Elena’s POV)

a pang of despair, realizing Marcus wouldn’t believe

checking my belongings, his golden eyes staring intently at

to see if

the weight of his

“It wouldn’t

“If you suspect someone, they should be checked. Is there a problem with

firmly.

questioned why I would fear a search if I hadn’t taken anything. His voice carried the

his Alpha command.

urging me to allow the search. “If you truly haven’t taken it, you have

reached

was clear as he told Sophia, “Search the

opened my bag and pulled out a diamond bracelet. The surrounding people gasped in

expressions. Some commented that they

that kind of person.

calm, though my wolf Cora snarled internally. I realized

encounter in the washroom.

Sophia’s repeated attempts to frame me were because of Marcus. Despite our mate bond

she somehow

feigned disappointment. “Even if Elena liked the

permission.”

fell on my ears like silver daggers. Each word cut deeper

bond. He felt an uncomfortable tug in his

everyone to disperse.

him in disbelief, surprised by

spoke up, my voice steady despite the

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