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)

mate bond to me!”

seconds and unblocked him. I had blocked him for

kneel

44: The Price

happened?” Marcus asked in a deep

expression remained calm. “I was

had drained my wolf’s energy. A kind patient at

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

heat had taken

indifferent demeanor, Marcus felt a

by his words and looked up at him. “Called

come and pick me

Amber to pick

I said with a hint of sarcasm. I pulled my hand away

him.

to watch me, noticing my limping gait.

the Steel Ascent, he swept me up into his arms with his

was startled. “Marcus, what are you

he said sternly with his

him, confused. Remembering his favoritism towards Sophia and how

in the heat, my

longer be passionate about him. That part of me had

put me down. “I’ll get the moonlight

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

his golden eyes unreadable. “Are you negotiating

if I am?” I retorted, meeting his

crossed the Alpha’s face. “What qualifications do

our mate bond and give

he would be happy to hear that I was willing to give up my position to his

years, and

And so could I.

I expected. Marcus suddenly backed

one who asked Grandmother Margaret for this

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

the Great Hall.

The Price

qualified,” echoed in my mind, piercing

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

marble was cold against my back, matching

heart.

and Patricia Blackthorne learned that their son was being

Station for suspected

David at the enforcement station, they confirmed that he

someone–Sophia Rivers.

Territory Central Healing Institute when my parents were

the

strode forward and slapped me hard across the

off guard and nearly fell. My mother quickly pulled her angry mate

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