Chapter 32: Unraveling Alliances

Chapter 32: Unraveling Alliances

(Sophia’s POV)

My hands trembled as I stared at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. The fear gnawed at me like a hungry

wolf.

What if Marcus truly abandoned me? What if I lost his protection forever?

The thought of returning to my old life made my stomach churn. I couldn’t go back to being nobody, to scraping by on others‘ charity.

Elena’s growing influence terrified me more each day. Her confident dismissal of my schemes, her calm defiance – it all pointed to someone who felt secure in her position.

I splashed cold water on my face, trying to steady my nerves. I needed answers about Elena’s true

relationship with Marcus.

(Elena’s POV)

I knocked on Director Henry Baker’s office door and waited for permission to enter.

“Come in, Elena,” Director Baker called out. He looked up from his paperwork with knowing eyes.

“You’re here about the William Cross situation, aren’t you?”

I nodded. “I wanted to confirm that I was the one who reported his corrupt activities.”

Director Baker leaned back in his chair, his expression grave. “I appreciate your honesty, but I’m concerned

about potential retaliation.”

His weathered face showed genuine worry. “Cross has connections within the pack hierarchy. Corrupt

officials can be vindictive toward those who expose them.”

his influence will diminish when I

and a

time for him to cause trouble. These social complexities in

can be

handle whatever comes,” I

(Director Baker’s POV)

left, I sat alone in my

the corruption but lacked the courage to act.

Cross made

had been unable

I never possessed.

(Elena’s POV)

healing chamber, only to find Marcus scrutinizing my

Chapter 32 Unraveling All

lay

duties?” he asked without looking

to an affiliated medical

golden eyes fixed on me with dangerous intensity. “Who authorized this transfer without my knowledge as your

I replied. “To avoid

hung heavy in the air.

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away, are we?” His voice dripped with disdain.

of

presence overwhelming. “You initially wanted the wealth and

mated to a

title means nothing to me,” I said

darkened. “Don’t be unappreciative

phone rang, interrupting his warning. Sophia’s name

tone softening. “Sophia? Are you

his face transform as

voice carried through the

might be

and cold. “Cross is corrupt. I

call abruptly, leaving Sophia’s protests

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