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Chapter 35: Family Expectations

Chapter 35: Family Expectations

(Elena’s POV)

“Who is this?” Nathan Sterling’s gaze fell on David sitting across from me.

I smiled warmly. “This is my younger brother, David,”

Nathan extended his hand for a handshake. “My name is Nathan. I’m your sister’s friend.”

David shook his hand awkwardly. He looked uncomfortable being treated with such respect for the first time.

“I owe Elena a meal from our previous encounter,” Nathan said casually.

I had almost forgotten about it. “Oh, that’s really not necessary.”

“I insist,” Nathan replied with a gentle smile. “Are you free this weekend? When you’re not busy with your healing duties at the institute?”

I considered my schedule. “Saturday evening should work.”

“Perfect. I’ll make reservations somewhere nice.”

After Nathan left, David watched him go with curious eyes.

“He likes you,” David said bluntly.

I shook my head. “We’ve known each other since our healing academy days. If Nathan was interested, he

would have made his intentions clear already.”

David grinned mischievously. “Everyone always said we don’t look like siblings. I didn’t inherit half of your

beauty.”

I paused, studying David’s face. He resembled our mother Patricia with her sharp features and dark eyes.

particularly. The thought briefly crossed my

I quickly dismissed it.

inherited traits from distant relatives in our

families.

back to the Blackthorne Family

PM.

was startled to find Marcus sitting on the sofa in the Great Hall. He

our shared territory later than before,”

probably doesn’t concern himself with such trivial matters

his mate’s schedule.”

stopped me as I headed toward the

turned back, surprised.

I would consider it,” he replied

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Chapter 35: Family Expect.

“Seven PM,” I confirmed.

to the Master Suite, my mind spinning with confusion. Marcus spent the night

I slept peacefully without the

Surprisingly, Marcus and I ate together without our usual arguments or cold

uneasy. It had been so long

gathering this evening without waiting for

leaving me deep in thought

Central Healing Institute, I approached Director Henry Baker’s

an afternoon off to prepare for my brother’s birthday gathering,”

the time you need,” he granted

system, notifying her of

care whether she approved

Alpha Marcus would attend his son’s birthday celebration. He excitedly called all our

our family’s

many relatives from our modest pack. “Richard, we agreed to keep their mate

her concerns. “Elena is Marcus’s legally recognized mate, regardless of

“Severing Elena’s mate bond with Marcus would

from the entrance of the Blackthorne Family Grounds. Finally, I understood my parents‘ true motivations for maintaining my troubled mating

downstairs, he greeted me warmly. The elder Blackthornes noticed

awkwardly tried to cover up their previous discussion. “Elena! You’re

is Alpha Marcus? Our

shrugged. “It doesn’t matter whether my brother–in–law attends