After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 12: The Trap

Chapter 12: The Trap

(Elena’s POV)

Evening shadows stretched across the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute as I finished organizing my patient files. The day’s humiliation still burned in my chest like silver polson.

Sophia appeared at my office door, carrying a stack of official documents. Her smile was sickeningly sweet

“Elena, I need you to handle something important,” she said, placing the papers on my desk. “There’s a dinner meeting tonight about the new pack medical facility construction project.”

I frowned, scanning the documents. They looked legitimate, bearing official territorial seals.

“You’ll be negotiating with territorial officials,” Sophia continued. “It’s crucial for securing funding

“Why aren’t you handling this yourself?” I asked suspiciously.

Sophia’s expression turned apologetic. “Marcus specifically said all your work now falls under my

supervision. This is part of your new responsibilities.”

My hands clenched into fists. Marcus had used his Alpha influence to place me under her authority. The

humiliation cut deeper than any physical wound.

“Fine,” I said through gritted teeth. “Where’s the meeting?”

“Silver Moon Hotel, fifth floor, private room 503, Sophia replied, her eyes gleaming with something I couldn’t

identify. “Seven o’clock sharp.”

quiet as I approached room 503.

pushed down my instincts.

entered, expecting to see territorial officials in business suits. Instead, several

stare at

with a crew cut and yellowed teeth blocked my

prettier than promised.”

veins. 1 think there’s been a

them waved a wad

sweetheart.”

a thunderbolt. The documents were genuine, but

orchestrated

me leave,” I demanded, backing toward

so

struggled, but their grip was too strong. The alcohol burned down my throat as I

an empty bottle and smashed it over the blue–shirted man’s head. Glass shattered, and

Chapter 12 The Trap

from the room, my

I ran, the alcohol making me dizzy and weak. My legs felt like

vision swayed dangerously.

down

hurried past, their eyes averted. No one

man appeared around the corner, blood trickling from his scalp. His eyes

little b***h,” he snarled, raising his hand to

bodyguards. His usually