Chapter 48: The Mate Bond’s End

Chapter 48: The Mate Bond’s End

(Elena’s POV)

I followed Marcus back to Moonhaven Estate in silence. The familiar path felt different tonight, heavy with

unspoken finality.

I knew it was useless to say more about things he had already decided. Marcus’s decisions were final,

leaving me with no room to argue.

Upon reaching the estate, Marcus entered the security code and stepped inside. I followed closely behind

him.

The Shadow Gate Foyer lit up automatically, revealing Marcus removing his coat and watch with deliberate

movements. Each action seemed calculated, aggressive even.

The oppressive atmosphere made me feel threatened. I immediately declared my intention.

“I’ll sleep in the Shadow Wing Guest Suite tonight.”

I walked past him without waiting for a response. Marcus watched me go, remaining silent.

I entered the Shadow Wing Guest Suite and locked the door behind me. The click of the lock felt like a barrier

against losing control and being swayed by my emotions.

at the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute early. Two

Healing Ward,

arrived, bringing breakfast for Patricia.

circles under her eyes.

outside sent by Marcus?”

confirmed with a nod. “It

his voice bitter. “I initially admired Marcus’s

bring to our family, especially for

recent events have

Dr. Harrison Mitchell and his Medical Apprentice examined David,

me privately.

all awareness of the outside world,” he explained gently. “He’s in an

ate.”

and brainstem functions are preserved, allowing

Mitchell’s voice grew grave. “David is in a vegetative state. These injuries weren’t typical

– they point towards a deliberate

costs of long–term

discount.”

in the Intensive Healing Ward afterward. I couldn’t bring myself to disclose

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my parents.

institute, I met with Legal Advocate Barnes to discuss finalizing my

Marcus.

documents,” I told him. “But this

“Are you sure you don’t want to

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