Chapter 38: The Alpha’s Jealousy

Chapter 38: The Alpha’s Jealousy

(Elena’s POV)

Before Catherine Hayes could react, I walked past her and left the estate. The black gold card remained on

the table, untouched.

I reflected on how I would have been overjoyed to receive such a gift from Marcus in the past. I would have

seen it as a sign of his care, proof that he valued me as his mate.

However, I was no longer that naive she–wolf. Those days of desperate hope were behind me.

I had arranged to meet Nathan Sterling at the Crimson Moon Tavern. Upon my arrival, Nathan was already. waiting at a corner table, looking relaxed in his casual attire.

He greeted me with a playful remark about my choice of venue. “Elena really knows how to find restaurants.

Very romantic.”

I countered with a slight smile. “I couldn’t afford anything too expensive, nor could I offer something cheap

that wouldn’t suit your status as Young Master Sterling.”

Nathan laughed at my practical response. “You always think too much about these things.”

As we ordered dinner and moonlight wine, I felt a sense of ease I hadn’t experienced in a long time. The

conversation flowed naturally, without the tension that usually accompanied my interactions.

I realized that in my six years of mating, I had lost touch with my friends and my own life. Everything had

revolved solely around work and waiting for Marcus to notice me.

“Fortunately, it’s not too late to stop the loss,” I thought to myself.

(Marcus’s POV)

At the Blackwood Consortium, I concluded a lengthy meeting with foreign investors and returned to my

Alpha’s Command Chamber. The negotiations had been successful, but my mind was elsewhere.

I read a message from Catherine Hayes about Elena refusing the unlimited spending card. My expression

turned complex as I processed this information.

I wondered if Elena was determined to defy me at every turn. Were my attempts to compensate her with

money not enough?

with Elena through our mate bond, but found myself blocked. She

me completely.

this deliberate rejection,

(Nathan’s POV)

Elena’s phone, Elena was on stage playing the piano. The soft melody

performed for the

caller ID showing “Alpha”

Marcus?” I said into the

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demanding. “Who

immediately and couldn’t resist taunting him. “Elena is

can’t answer your call.”

abruptly, the line

on stage, confirming my suspicions about their complicated relationship. Her graceful performance contrasted

wondered if she

(Elena’s POV)

my ears flushed from the attention.

“That was

embarrassment, “I’m out of practice. I used

was

we finished our meal, I went to pay the bill, only to

was supposed to treat. “I

concern with a wave. “I’m joking. I can’t really let a

I started to

me a favor first,” Nathan interrupted, guessing what I

Elena and I exited the building, I offered her a

her discomfort. “I can have my driver take your car back home, and you can

driver

arrangement,

the entrance to Moonhaven Estate. The imposing gates

of wealth and power.

I asked, though the answer was

confirmed and transferred me the equivalent of a driver’s fee through her phone. After watching me accept the payment, she opened the door and

estate/complex, I

(Sophia’s POV)

Elena get out of

steering wheel, my face grim

recognized the car from the Advanced Healing Arts Research Symposium. It was Young Master St distinctive

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