Chapter 37: The Weight of Silence

Chapter 37: The Weight of Silence

(Sophia’s POV)

I stood in the hospital corridor, my fingers trembling as I typed the message to Elena. The photo showed

Marcus sitting beside Oliver’s bed, his hand gently stroking the child’s hair.

“Healer Elena, Marcus is with me and the child, so he won’t be coming to your family gathering. Don’t wait in

vain.”

I hit send and waited. Minutes passed without a reply from Elena.

A satisfied smile spread across my face. My plan had worked perfectly. Marcus was here with me instead of

celebrating with her pathetic family.

The recovery ward door opened, and Marcus emerged quietly. I quickly hid my phone behind my back and greeted him with my brightest smile.

“Is Oliver still asleep?” I asked softly.

Marcus nodded. “He’s resting peacefully now.”

My heart sank as he continued. “I have other pack matters to attend to. I should leave soon.”

Panic shot through me. He couldn’t leave now. Not when I had worked so hard to keep him away from Elena.

“Marcus, you should wait for Oliver to wake up. He’ll be frightened if you’re not

1 grabbed his arm desperately

here.”

My voice cracked with emotion. “Please stay with me. We could return to the way we were before.”

(Marcus’s POV)

of our past. Ten

my conscience.

Margaret Blackwood’s interference that had sent Sophia away. Her pregnancy with Oliver had been a consequence of

wondered if my feelings were genuine love or merely guilt. She had been my companion

around me. She pressed her face against my chest, trying to evoke the intimacy we

connection that once existed between us had faded completely. Gently, I removed her arms from around

(Sophia’s POV)

walk away, shock and resentment flooding through me. His rejection cut deeper than

a crushing blow. His love had shifted away

37: The Weight

After everything we had shared, after all

she–wolf over me.

clenched into fists as hatred burned in my chest. Elena had stolen what rightfully belonged to

(Elena’s POV)

as David walked me to the entrance of the Blackthorne Family Grounds. The disastrous birthday celebration weighed heavily

for ruining your birthday,” I said

jaw was tense, and he seemed to be struggling with something he wanted to

both look up. A black Rolls–Royce with the license plate Territory–1111 pulled up

stepped out of the vehicle, his commanding presence immediately filling the space around us.

anger. The photos

be with another she–wolf instead of honoring his commitment

“David, this is

“My birthday has already

had expected me to be excited about receiving a

“You can contact me later through Amber Stone if you change your

Elena’s wrist and began leading her toward the car. I watched them leave, my heart

he had been with

phone, which I had kept after seeing the messages. With

this unfaithful mate. I would protect her from this pain, and

(Elena’s POV)

to Moonhaven Estate passed in complete silence. I

pack business call. The

ending the call, Marcus‘ turned to me. “I was delayed by an emergency

nodded.

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