Chapter 11: Confrontation and Consequences

Chapter 11: Confrontation and Consequences

(Sophia’s POV)

Marcus coldly rejected my advances, his voice cutting through me like ice. “III have Amber drive you back.”

He walked away without looking back, his broad shoulders rigid with dismissal.

I watched his retreating figure, gripping the silver bracelet tightly in my hand. The metal bit into my palm as venomous hatred filled my eyes.

How dare Elena compete with me for an Alpha? How dare she think she could win?

I pulled

out my phone and made a secretive call

(Elena’s POV)

At the Shadowspire Tower parking lot, I was surprised to find Nathan Sterling following me.

“Why did you believe in my innocence?” I asked, genuinely curious.

Nathan’s carefree smile softened with sincerity. “I trust Professor Theodore Ashworth’s judgment. He taught

you, so you must have integrity.”

He paused, then chuckled. “Besides, I’ve earned the nickname “women’s friend‘ in my social circles. I’ve encountered all types of scheming she–wolves. I can easily see through petty schemes like that.”

His support touched me deeply. “Thank you, Nathan.”

“If you need help, just ask,” he offered warmly.

A cold voice suddenly cut through our conversation. “Young Master Sterling is interested in her?”

I recognized Marcus’s voice but refused to turn around. The most humiliating part wasn’t Sophia’s scheme – it

was Marcus’s reaction to it

Nathan’s voice turned sarcastic. “Why did you abandon your little she–wolf? Hasn’t she been promoted to

official Luna status yet?”

pulling me to his side. “I need to discuss

her.”

protectively. “Her affairs are my concern as Professor Ashworth’s

junior.”

“Young Master Sterling, are you capable of

concerns?”

in the air as Marcus forcibly dragged me

me to his car. I finally broke

defend your first lovel” I

to the Territorial Enforcement Station? Charge me with

so you can

me detained

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immediately so you won’t be criticized

(Marcus’s POV)

pushed her against the car door, gripping her pale, palm–sized face

or imprisonment?” I demanded, my brow furrowing with concern at

bloodless complexion.

smile twisted her features. “Do you want me to

her,”

as she asked calmly. “Do you want to slap me back in

was seeing her stubborn side for the first time. This version of her was more appealing than her previous

you were a

implication that she was

tie. “The matter is closed. Don’t

incredulous at my accusation. 1 provoked Sophia? That’s utterly

my hand. “Go

her retreating figure. My expression darkened as her transformation from six years of unchanging compliance to current

was trying to escape

(Elena’s POV)

as usual at the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute. Yesterday’s incident had

private gossip was rampant. I didn’t bother to defend

Director Henry Baker, who

between you

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