After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 53: The Shadow of Truth

Chapter 53: The Shadow of Truth

(Elena’s POV)

Margaret Blackwood turned a blind eye to Sophia Rivers‘ feigned weakness and just sneered. “If I don’t blame you, who else can I blame? After six years, your skin is still as thick as ever.”

The words cut through the air like a blade. Sophia’s carefully constructed mask of innocence cracked under Margaret’s withering gaze.

Being humiliated, Sophia Rivers‘ face suddenly turned pale. Marcus Blackwood frowned, his protective instincts flaring.

“Grandma, don’t interfere with my affairs with her, and don’t target her anymore.” He picked Sophia up without hesitation, cradling her against his chest.

He left without looking at me. Not even a glance to see if I was hurt or needed help.

The cold dismissal hit me harder than the icy water of the Moonstone Reflecting Pool. I watched them disappear into the manor, feeling more alone than ever.

Margaret Blackwood sighed deeply at this scene. She turned to look at me, still drenched and shivering.

“Now the Blackwood family owes you.”

“It doesn’t matter,” I smiled bitterly. The words tasted like ash in my mouth.

Anyway, we were severing our mate bond. Marcus’s attitude wouldn’t affect my decision anymore.

As I struggled to get up from the pool’s edge, Victoria Blackwood surprisingly stepped forward to help me.

Her hand was steady and warm.

“Mother, I’ll take her down to change clothes first.”

Margaret Blackwood nodded approvingly. “Do that.”

In the Master Suite, I changed into a clean set of clothes from the Moonhaven Wardrobe Chamber. The fabric felt foreign against my skin after the chaos.

I thought Victoria Blackwood had already left, but she was still there. Standing by the window, her silhouette

rigid with unspoken thoughts.

I walked up to her cautiously. “Mother, I’ve changed my clothes, so I’ll go back first.”

Victoria Blackwood straightened my collar with gentle hands. Her touch was surprisingly tender.

“You’ve tasted the feeling of being mated to an Alpha who doesn’t cherish you, right?” Her voice was calm,

almost conversational.

I was stunned. Was I hallucinating?

Victoria Blackwood rarely said things that weren’t part of a Luna’s duty, let alone her true feelings.

“Mother, what are you…“.

“I’m just saying, you’ve seen Logan’s attitude towards you.” Victoria changed her usual attitude completely.

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“I don’t like you, but I won’t accept that Sophia Rivers either. I just think you’re still young and don’t need to hang yourself on one tree.”

me like lightning. This was not

I were as young as you,

arrogant mask slipped back into place. “You wouldn’t understand even if I told you, you should go

Suite abruptly. Her heels

disappeared.

puzzled. Perhaps my mother–in–law just felt

(Marcus’s POV)

to change downstairs, I got

Reflecting Pool. The truth was crystal

and was walking with Isabella Blackwood. They

me with false confidence.

She didn’t notice that my

today. I shouldn’t have come and caused trouble

that, you’re not the one who’s wrong! It’s

Elena Blackwood really push you into the

calm expression. My wolf Logan was restless, sensing

reached out to

I was indeed pushed, that’s why I fell. Besides Isabella, there was only Healer

certainly wouldn’t push me.”

was clearly Elena

off.

the surveillance video in my hand. Her face went white

clearly showed Sophia Rivers pulling Elena Blackwood

Rivers in disbelief and confusion. If Elena didn’t push her,

Sister Sophia lie?

in my

this what you said, she pushed you?” I asked

was pale as

bother with these petty tricks.” I put away

to leave when Sophia Rivers suddenly grabbed me. Tears streamed

pulled her down because

nothing to do with her, but

Chapter 53: The Shadow

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front of her at first. She

still discovered the relationship between us! And now that Elena was about to enter the house, and even Grandmother Margaret was on her

saying a word. My silence

Rivers let go of my hand. She staggered back two steps

“Marcus, you promised me…”

still counts.” The words felt heavy on

paused, hope flickering in

Isabella Blackwood. “You take

I left without another

my departing figure in a daze. Her

(Elena’s POV)

Private Quarters, my phone rang. Nathan Sterling’s name flashed on

screen.

duty the day David Blackthorne was beaten was

refrigerator to get water. My hand paused when I heard about the director of the

Authority.

words flashed through my mind like

of the wife of the

Sterling obviously didn’t expect me to ask that.

wife’s name is Heidi Cross, and she works as a manager in

it was related

not in the same jurisdiction. It was impossible

from Sophia Rivers. So who was close to Sophia Rivers and co Director William Cross’s relatives to