Chapter 27: The Birthday Banquet

Chapter 27: The Birthday Banquet

(Elena’s POV)

After the unpleasant confrontation with Marcus a week ago, he hasn’t returned to Moonhaven Estate. The

silence between us has grown thicker than winter fog.

Now Margaret Blackwood’s birthday banquet approaches. Amber Stone’s message arrives with typical efficiency: “The old lady expects you to attend with Marcus.”

I understand my position as a Blackwood family Luna despite our strained mating bond. I cannot refuse this

command.

I hesitantly send Marcus a message through our mate bond. “Grandmother’s birthday banquet, she wants me

to go back with you.”

Ten minutes pass without a reply. The silence cuts deeper than any harsh words.

I block the mate bond connection and stop waiting. His indifference no longer surprises me.

(Sophia’s POV)

Meanwhile, I accompany Isabella Blackwood at the shopping district to select birthday gifts for Margaret Blackwood. The young woman beams with joy as we browse through luxury boutiques.

“Sophia, you have such good taste,” Isabella gushes, examining an elegant silk scarf. “Grandmother Margaret will definitely love what you pick!”

Isabella has known me for years. She considers me Marcus’s unforgettable first love, maintaining a goddess–like filter for everything I do.

When I express concern that the grandmother won’t be happy if she knows the gift is from me, Isabella nearly

lets something slip.

“Ele-” she starts, then catches herself quickly.

Her face flushes as she reassures me. “I only recognize you as my future sister–in–law. I’ll persuade

grandmother to accept you.”

The incomplete word echoes in my mind. What was she about to say?

shopping, I return to the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute. The suspicious feeling gnaws at me like a persistent

the nurse station. “I need to review Elena’s employment records,” I

staff.

without question. I scan

is clearly listed as mated. My eyes narrow as I

ever seen Elena’s mate?” I ask the

unison. “We’ve never met him,” one

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if she’s really mated to an Alpha,” another

documents thoughtfully. My suspicions grow stronger

(Elena’s POV)

that afternoon, Pack Nurse Rachel approaches my office with information. “Healer

and asking about your

patient files calmly. “Let her investigate

surprised by my lack of concern. “Aren’t you worried about what she

if I wanted Sophia to know about my mating bond with Marcus, he might not be

to let her know.

I feel no fear about Sophia discovering

delusions further.

activity. Distinguished guests from across the Northern Territory arrive for the birthday

remains a revered figure. As a pioneering businesswoman and an icon for independent Lunas, she

Blackwood family.

actions through her

wear an elegant light blue dress with my

I stand

every movement.

the Blackwood family under Margaret’s strict guidance. The old lady had insisted on proper training for her grandson’s

Marcus?” Victoria asks sharply,

“I notified him but received

“Useless, can’t even keep your own mate. Might as well sever the bond sooner rather than

standing alone. The sting of her

anymore.

young Alphas. He wears a light–colored casual suit that highlights his refined, commanding

room with practiced

leader.

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