Chapter 33: Unspoken Bonds

Chapter 33: Unspoken Bonds

(Elena’s POV)

Night fell, the territory lights twinkling outside the window. I sat cross–legged on the bed, organizing healing protocols for the next day in my notebook when my phone rang.

David Blackthorne’s name flashed on the screen. I answered, and before I could speak, his boisterous voice

came through.

“Sis! Have you forgotten? My birthday is the day after tomorrow! Are you and Alpha Marcus coming?”

I paused, glancing at the date: June 10th. Time really flew by without notice.

I assured David that I hadn’t forgotten, but couldn’t guarantee if Marcus would come. David was about to say something when I heard Patricia’s voice in the background, grabbing the phone.

“Elena, you and Marcus must attend his birthday party,” Patricia insisted with her usual demanding tone.

David snatched the phone back quickly. “Ignore Mom. Your presence is enough for me.”

I agreed softly, feeling warmth at my brother’s understanding. After ending the call, I stared at the screen, lost

in thought.

I hadn’t celebrated my own birthday since I was eight, but I didn’t want to disappoint David.

Because of the tense relationship with Marcus, I didn’t use our mate bond to communicate. I sent a message

to Marcus about David’s birthday, carefully editing it to avoid sounding too deliberate. The message

remained unanswered after several minutes.

I set aside my phone and continued working on my protocols.

The next morning, I walked into the Great Hall and saw Marcus sitting at the table reading a magazine.

Catherine Hayes was off duty today.

I approached him cautiously. “When did you return?”

Marcus didn’t look up from his reading. “Last night.”

you see my message?” I asked, keeping my

he

David’s birthday?” The question felt heavier than

finally looked up, his golden eyes studying my face. “Do you want me to

question back to him./”Will you

turned another page with deliberate

sink. His non–answer was answer enough. He likely wouldn’t

to leave,

back to see him gesturing toward the breakfast spread

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walked toward the Shadow Archives, leaving

his recent behavior. The

breakfast, my mind spinning with

(Marcus’s POV)

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cold.

expression darkened as I stared at the wasted food. I threw it into the trash with

necessary.

know how to appreciate others‘ efforts.

(Elena’s POV)

a complex brain tumor removal. When I emerged at noon, the patient’s family

was successful,” I announced, watching relief flood their

son gripped my hands gratefully. “Thank

and returned to my chamber, running into Isabella Blackwood and Sophia Rivers near the

me up and down, her eyes

one.”

in front of

you say Healer Elena is desperate?” one of

know…” the other nurse replied, but both quickly returned to their posts when

and smiled smugly. “What, you also know you’re ashamed? If you knew this, why

Blackwood, are you here to stand up for your

Sophia interjected smoothly. “I didn’t know you and Bella

positioned herself as the innocent victim, as

accuse Sophia?” Isabella stepped protectively in front of Sophia and pushed me. “When my cousin was forced to break up with Sophia, you rushed up to flatter him

“Her cousin? Could she

God, Healer Elena was

I always felt something strange between Alpha Marcus and Healer Elena. It turns out they

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