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Chapter 36: The Web of D.

Chapter 36: The Web of Deception

Chapter 36: The Web of Deception

(Sophia’s POV)

I pursed my lips and glanced toward the washroom. Marcus’s footsteps echoed down the corridor as he

cleaned the wine stain from his pants.

My fingers trembled as I reached for his phone on the table. The screen illuminated with an incoming

message.

On the screen, a message from Elena was displayed: “I’m at the Blackthorne Family Grounds, when are you

coming?”

My mind went blank. Had their relationship progressed to the point of meeting the parents? This couldn’t

happen.

The thought of Marcus choosing Elena over me made my chest tighten with panic. I had worked too hard to

lose him now.

Hearing footsteps outside the corridor, I quickly put the phone back in its original position. The next moment,

Marcus pushed the door open and entered.

I looked at him and smiled slightly, forcing my voice to remain steady. “Marcus, can you take Oliver and me

back later?”

Marcus picked up his phone and glanced at the screen. I watched his face carefully, searching for any

reaction to Elena’s message.

He didn’t reply to the message. Instead, he quickly put away his phone with a neutral expression.

“I have pack business to attend to later,” he said flatly. “I’ll have the driver take you.”

My face turned slightly pale. My hands under the table clenched tightly into fists.

He was going to find that she–wolf. The realization hit me like a physical blow.

I lowered my eyes to hide the hatred burning in them. “Or, I’ll drive myself. No need to trouble the driver.”

Marcus paused for a moment. His golden eyes studied my face briefly.

“Okay,” he said faintly.

After lunch, Marcus parted ways with Oliver and me downstairs. He left first without looking back.

I watched his departing car disappear around the corner. A plan suddenly flashed through my mind.

The corners of my lips curved into a cold smile. If Marcus wanted to choose Elena, I would make sure he

regretted that decision.

(Elena’s POV)

At the Blackthorne Family Grounds, everyone was present and waiting. The living room felt ramped with so many relatives gathered together.

Besides Richard and Patricia Blackthorne, there were also the Elder Blackthorne Couple, Grace Blackthorne,

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Vivian Blackthorne, and my eldest uncle Thomas.

Grace Blackthorne sized me up with calculating eyes. “It’s been so many years since we’ve seen each other.

Our little Elena has grown so beautiful.”

She smiled with false warmth. “The Blackthorne family has finally produced a beauty,”

Richard and Patricia’s expressions stiffened slightly upon hearing this. They only smiled along awkwardly, not saying anything.

being beautiful?” Matilda

to mate well to

David with obvious affection. “David, when you find your mate in the

must choose someone who can help you

weight of traditional pack wisdom. “For a male wolf, starting a family and establishing territory is

sarcastically. “You might as well let me

rose sharply. “How can you mate into

nervously to smooth things over. “Mother, David is just like

peeled an orange with deliberate slowness. Her movements were

attention.

haven’t we seen your son–in–law yet?” she asked with mock concern. “The food will be

Your extraordinary Alpha son–in–law can’t be late, can

suddenly looked at me with impatience burning in his

and ask,” he urged

“Wouldn’t it be better if you called

retort, Richard’s expression darkened considerably. His jaw clenched with

obvious satisfaction. “Elena, that’s your mate. How can you let your father lower

contact his Alpha

used to being flamboyant and domineering.

most favored daughter–in–law.

Grace had to give way

my phone to check the messages. Marcus had said he

ago.

(God’s POV)

car was already near

through the

suddenly rang with an urgent tone. The caller ID

the

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was panicked and breathless. “Sophia and

Northern Territory Central Healing Institute

hung up the phone

in the distance. The building where

stood silent.

long moment. His internal conflict was

the driver firmly.

about the Luna…” the driver

again with cold authority. “Go to the institute

turned the car around and left the

Marcus arrived at the recovery ward, the scene

in a

condition. Although he wasn’t critically injured, he had

than Sophia.

When she saw Marcus enter, her face lit up with desperate

arms. “Marcus, I was so scared! I was afraid I

you and

he reached out and held her shoulders, gently pulling her away

his embrace.

injured,” he said with concern.

stiffened at his gentle rejection. She lowered her eyes

just worried

from the bed. His eyes were filled with lingering fear from the

walked to the bed and held the child’s small hand. He responded with unusual

afraid,” he said softly. “Uncle is

me today?”

eyes, Marcus was silent for a long while.

his shoulders.

will stay with you,” he finally

grabbed his big hand tightly. As long as uncle was by his

about his mother hitting him anymore

care about Oliver’s actual condition. Hearing that

had

(Elena’s POV)

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Chants &

at the Blackthorne Family Grounds waited until the food was getting cold. Marcus’s

nowhere to be seen.

come?” Matilda had lost

even more displeased. Their whispers filled the room with growing

completely soured. He slammed his

at me

you say that to sister!” David protested

his son was not spared from his

did promise to attend,” I explained subconsciously. But I stopped before I

my chest. He didn’t want to come. He

to promise and then break his

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