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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.

parent particularly. The thought briefly crossed my mind about

I quickly dismissed it.

have inherited traits from distant relatives in our

families.

Family Grounds,

PM.

find Marcus sitting on the sofa in the Great Hall. He looked up from his

been returning to our shared territory later than

“Alpha Marcus probably doesn’t concern

his mate’s schedule.”

the stairs.

surprised. “You’re

would consider it,” he

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“Seven PM,” I confirmed.

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

I slept peacefully without the tension of his

and

had been so long since we’d shared a

“Proceed to the gathering this evening without waiting for me. Pack business might

Consortium headquarters, leaving me deep in

the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute, I approached Director Henry Baker’s

off to prepare for my brother’s birthday

the time you need,” he granted

communication system, notifying her of the schedule change

whether she approved

Blackthorne learned that Alpha Marcus would attend his son’s birthday celebration. He excitedly called all

to showcase our family’s connection to the powerful Shadow Moon

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

“Elena is Marcus’s legally recognized mate, regardless of any other

mate bond with Marcus would devastate David’s

their conversation from the entrance of the Blackthorne Family Grounds. Finally, I understood my parents‘ true motivations

greeted me warmly. The elder Blackthornes

to cover up

“Where is Alpha Marcus?

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