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.

the tavern door opened. Marcus entered with Sophia at his

beat. From their expressions, I could tell they

but remained silent. What was there left to

seeing her opportunity, rushed to Marcus and Sophia. She

welling in her eyes.

Elena hit me!” she cried. “All because I caught her with

pleased to witness the drama unfolding. Then, surprisingly, she stepped forward with a

softly. “Young Master Sterling is from a respectable

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‘wild man‘ as you

at Sophia’s unexpected defense. “But… but

“Having a conversation? Is that

face flushed with anger. “You’re nothing! Insignificant! Marcus would never

seeking confirmation. His face remained impassive, giving

noticed his lack of reaction

I retorted sarcastically. I turned

I deliberately ignored him completely. I could feel his anger radiating through

in the Underground Parking Caverns. He offered to drive me home, but I

your help today,” I said. “And

you know what

a strong hand grabbed my waist. I was spun around with

to

it fun to provoke

sending sharp pain through my body. I winced, trying to

need to provoke you,” I

golden eyes burning

It hurts!” I exclaimed as tears welled up in

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

released me instantly.

boiling over. “What do you want? You’ve been ignoring me for years, and now suddenly

don’t get too close to Nathan

Sophia, why do you have the right to interfere with

countered.

jaw tightened. “It’s

a surge of bitterness and laughed. “Yes, it’s indeed different.

can

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