After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 49: Confrontation at the Tavern

Chapter 49: Confrontation at the Tavern

(Elena’s POV)

I suppressed my smile and looked at Isabella, “If anyone should apologize, it’s him who should apologize to

me first.”

Isabella Blackwood scoffed at my words, her perfectly manicured nails tapping against the polished table

surface.

“You’re so self–righteous,” she sneered. “Everyone knows you only wanted Marcus for his wealth and position.”

Her eyes narrowed as she looked me up and down with obvious disdain.

“Stop acting innocent. You pursued him willingly,” Isabella continued, her voice dripping with venom. “It’s not

his fault he doesn’t love you.”

I remained silent, watching her dig herself deeper.

“And now you’re involved with inappropriate men,” she gestured dismissively toward Nathan. “Who knows what diseases you might bring back to my cousin through your unfaithful behavior.”

Something snapped inside me. The accumulated frustration of years being the unwanted mate, the recent discovery about my adoption, and David’s condition–it all converged into a single moment of clarity.

Without hesitation, I slapped Isabella across the face.

The sound echoed through the tavern. Several patrons turned to stare at our table.

Isabella’s hand flew to her reddening cheek, her eyes wide with shock. “You… you dared to hit me?”

“I have no obligation to tolerate your behavior,” I replied coldly. “I don’t care about your antics within the Blackwood family, but you should be mindful of your words in public.”

I leaned closer, my voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. “Even if I were to betray your cousin, so what? I’d

be returning the favor.”

Isabella’s face paled at my words. I grabbed Nathan’s wrist, ready to leave this unpleasant scene behind.

“Let’s go,” I said to Nathan, who looked both surprised and impressed by my outburst.

we could take two steps, the tavern door opened. Marcus

a beat. From their expressions, I could

eyes but remained silent. What was there left

opportunity, rushed to Marcus and Sophia. She clutched

welling in her eyes.

cried. “All because I

into a secret smirk, clearly pleased to witness the

think you misunderstood,” Sophia said softly. “Young Master Sterling is from a

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not some ‘wild

Sophia’s unexpected defense. “But… but

a conversation? Is

“You’re nothing! Insignificant! Marcus would never care about

seeking confirmation. His face remained impassive,

reaction with satisfaction gleaming

their kind‘ either, I retorted sarcastically. I turned to Nathan. “Let’s

deliberately ignored him completely. I could feel his anger radiating through our mate bond, but I

the Underground Parking Caverns. He offered to drive

you for your help today,” I said. “And

you

get into my car, a strong hand grabbed my waist. I was spun around with

face to face

fun to provoke me?”

pain through my body. I winced, trying to pull

no need to provoke you,” I

me, his golden eyes burning with an emotion I

up in my

in his expression–perhaps his wolf Logan recoiling at causing his

released me instantly.

frustration boiling over. “What do you want? You’ve been ignoring

get too close to Nathan

do you have the right to interfere with

countered.

jaw tightened. “It’s

a surge of bitterness and laughed. “Yes, it’s indeed different. She’s your white moonlight, your first

one can compare to

with each word. “So you can be unscrupulous and get close to her, rekindle old flames, even have