Chapter 44: The Price of Pack Loyalty

Chapter 44: The Price of Pack Loyalty

(Elena’s POV)

“Where is he?” I asked weakly, my voice barely above a whisper.

The Kindly Patient smiled gently at me. “He left, said he had something urgent.”

The elderly werewolf thought of something and added, “Oh, right, he paid for your healing treatment, quite a

kind young man.”

I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. After regaining consciousness, I had inquired about the person who

had brought me to the healing facility, only to learn that he had already left.

But he had kindly paid my medical bills with moonlight herb treatments. I felt grateful, though I knew I might

not have the chance to repay this kindness.

The IV drip continued to flow into my system, slowly restoring my strength. My wolf Cora stirred weakly in my

mind, still recovering from the heatstroke.

I wondered who this mysterious young person could have been. In a world where pack politics dominated

everything, such genuine kindness was rare.

(Marcus’s POV)

In the afternoon, I returned to Moonhaven Estate and pushed open the Master Suite door. The room was

empty, just as I had left it this morning.

I realized that Elena had not returned. A strange anxiety began to gnaw at me.

I tried calling her phone, but it went straight to voicemail. I attempted to connect through our mate bond, but

received no response.

She had blocked me out completely again. The silence felt heavier than usual.

Remembering the remote abandoned ruins where Elena had been left, I felt a pang of worry. The area ***‘as isolated and dangerous, especially for someone weakened by stress.

I’rushed out to find her, my Alpha instincts screaming that something was wrong.

As I walked into the estate courtyard, I saw Elena walking towards me through Lantern Grove. Her pale face had regained some color in the sunset, making her look particularly beautiful.

Relief flooded through me. I felt my shoulders relax for the first time all day.

I quickly walked towards her, grabbing her wrist. The force of my Alpha grip nearly caused her to stumble into

my arms.

(Elena’s POV)

your mate bond to me!”

and unblocked him. I had blocked

kneel to

44: The Price

Marcus asked in a deep

expression remained calm.

drained my wolf’s energy. A kind patient

heels were sore from the shoes, and

had taken its

demeanor, Marcus felt a

looked up at him. “Called you? And then what? Would

come and

have sent Amber to pick you up,” Marcus

a hint of sarcasm. I pulled my hand

him.

me, noticing my limping gait.

as I was about to enter the Steel Ascent, he swept me up into his arms with his Alpha

startled. “Marcus, what are you

said sternly with his Alpha

towards Sophia and how he had left me

in the heat, my heart

longer be passionate about him. That

Hall, Marcus finally put me down. “I’ll get the moonlight herb

guilty…” I began, watching his retreating figure, “You might

stopped and turned to look at me, his golden eyes unreadable. “Are you negotiating with

am?” I retorted, meeting his

the Alpha’s face. “What qualifications do you have

go this time, I can sever our mate bond and give

willing to give up my position

years, and now

And so could I.

reaction I expected. Marcus suddenly

like ice, spreading and then quickly disappearing. “You were the one who asked Grandmother Margaret for this Luna position. Now you

don’t care who Luna is. You are

leaving me alone in the cold silence of the Great Hall.

The

my mind, piercing

didn’t care, why did he treat

helpless. The marble was cold

heart.

learned that their son was

suspected k********g. They were

they confirmed that he had indeed kidnapped and

someone–Sophia Rivers.

arrived at the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute

at the

strode forward and slapped me hard across the left

guard and nearly fell. My mother quickly pulled her angry

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