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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.

thought briefly crossed my mind about my

I quickly dismissed it.

in our pack lineage. It wasn’t

families.

to the Blackthorne Family Grounds, I

PM.

in the Great Hall. He looked up

to our shared territory later than

bristled at his observation. “Alpha Marcus probably

his mate’s schedule.”

as I headed toward the stairs. “What time

surprised. “You’re actually

said I would consider it,” he replied

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“Seven PM,” I confirmed.

to the Master Suite, my mind spinning with confusion.

without the tension of his

next morning, Catherine Hayes prepared breakfast. Surprisingly, Marcus and I ate

had been so long since we’d

“Proceed to the gathering this evening

the Blackwood Consortium headquarters, leaving me

Central Healing Institute, I approached

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

course, Elena. Take all the time

system, notifying her of the schedule

didn’t particularly care whether she approved

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

family’s connection to the powerful Shadow

inviting too many relatives from our modest

Marcus’s legally recognized mate, regardless of any other she–wolves seeking his

firmly, “Severing Elena’s mate bond with Marcus would devastate David’s future

Blackthorne Family Grounds. Finally,

he greeted me warmly. The

tried to cover up their previous discussion. “Elena!

asked anxiously, “Where is Alpha Marcus? Our relatives

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