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)

bond to me!” Marcus

unblocked him. I had

to kneel

The Price

happened?” Marcus asked in a deep

remained calm. “I

my wolf’s energy. A kind patient at the healing facility had given

were sore from the shoes, and my toes were cramped. The ten–kilometer walk

heat had taken its

indifferent demeanor, Marcus felt a strange discomfort. “Couldn’t

and looked up at him. “Called you? And then

come and

have sent Amber to

you,” I said with a hint of sarcasm. I pulled my hand away from his Alpha grip

him.

me, noticing my limping

enter the Steel Ascent, he swept me

what are you doing? Put me

move,” he said sternly with his

at him, confused. Remembering his favoritism towards Sophia and how he had left me to walk

the heat, my heart

him. That part of me

finally put me down. “I’ll get the moonlight

Marcus feels guilty…” I began, watching his retreating figure,

me, his golden eyes unreadable.

I am?” I

crossed the Alpha’s face. “What qualifications do

sever our mate bond and give the position of Luna to Sophia!”

hear that I was willing to give up my position to his

for six years, and now he could finally

And so could I.

I did not receive the reaction I expected. Marcus suddenly

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

quiet. “Elena, don’t overestimate yourself. I don’t care who Luna

me alone in the cold silence of the Great Hall. His words, “You are not

The Price

in my mind, piercing

who Luna is.” If he didn’t care, why did he treat

utterly helpless. The marble was

heart.

and Patricia Blackthorne learned that their son was

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

at the enforcement station, they confirmed that he

someone–Sophia Rivers.

at the Northern Territory Central

the main

slapped

guard and nearly fell. My mother quickly pulled her angry

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