After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 54: The Weight of an Alpha’s Words

Chapter 54: The Weight of an Alpha’s Words

(Elena’s POV)

Marcus Blackwood’s words hit me like silver bullets to the heart. Each syllable carved deeper wounds into my soul.

The source of all her suffering is because of you. You have to endure it.

I stared at him, feeling something fundamental shift inside me. The last flickering ember of hope I’d carried for six years finally died.

A strange calmness settled over me. The kind of peace that comes after a storm has destroyed everything worth saving.

I found the whole situation utterly ridiculous. Here was my mate, the Alpha I’d devoted my life to, telling me I deserved to suffer for another woman’s pain.

“You’re right,” I said quietly. My voice was steady, almost serene. “I’ve gotten everything she couldn’t get.”

Marcus’s grip on my chin loosened slightly. He seemed surprised by my calm response.

“So I’ll return it all to her.” I stepped back, breaking free from his hold. “The Luna position, the Blackwood

name, everything. She can have it all back.”

“Elena-”

“I’ll give you a chance to make amends with Sophia Rivers before I leave.” I moved toward the door. “Consider it my final gift to you both.”

Marcus grabbed my arm, his golden eyes turning sinister. “You think you can just walk away?”

I shook his hand away with surprising strength. “Watch me.”

His face darkened like a storm cloud. “Elena Blackwood, you don’t get to decide when this ends.”

“Actually, I do.” I smiled, and it felt like the first genuine smile I’d worn in years. “Goodbye, Marcus.”

(Marcus’s POV)

I stood there watching her leave, my face growing increasingly grim. Something precious was slipping through my grasp, and I couldn’t control it.

My wolf Logan paced restlessly in my mind. She’s leaving us. Stop her.

Did she truly believe she could come and go as she pleased from a mate bond? That she could simply decide

our fate without my consent?

I picked up my phone and dialed a number. “Make sure she doesn’t leave the territory.”

The voice on the other end confirmed my orders. “Yes, Alpha”

I ended the call and stared out the window. Elena Blackwood would learn that no one walked away from

Marcus Blackwood.

(Elena’s POV)

Territory Central Healing Institute. The familiar building looked different somehow, as if I was seeing it through

Ward, watching through the glass window. Patricia

hand gently

barely left his side. She’d moved

uncomfortable

mother would have shown such devotion to me. The thought

bit my lip to suppress the

the door

etched with exhaustion and worry. Dark circles shadowed

to sit up straighter. “I went to your healing

breakfast, but you

on leave,” I said softly. “I can accompany you and David during this

filled with

always neglected you,” she whispered. “I know about the Blackthorne

hope I brought back after

I couldn’t protect you. I had no say

he wouldn’t

“I had no way to give you support, I thought it

you fed and clothed.”

Marcus, I hoped you’d

I saw how Richard used you to seek favors from

feelings, I still chose my son.” Tears streamed

you blame me, it’s

“If you hadn’t brought me back

I’d

maybe taken by rogue wolves. Maybe already dead.” I

Mother.”

heart broke for me. She was about to speak when the

burst open.

Guards appeared in the doorway. One stepped

asked us to pick up David

door

face went white with terror. “Is he going to retaliate

Rivers?”

quickly shook his head. “Don’t be nervous, Mrs. Blackthorne. Alpha Marcus just wants to change the environment for

Shadowmere Private Healing Sanctuary under the Blackwood family’s

Chapter 54: The

healing costs will be covered by Alpha

Private healing sanctuaries were astronomically

Blackwood had founded it as part of Shadowmere Medical Consortium, equipped with the most

Blackwood sanctuary for treatment. A single mind–link could secure a Chief Healer–level professor

me, her eyes filled with

He’d clearly stated his disdain

concerns. “David will have dedicated caregivers

will be far superior to

trembled with emotion. “If Alpha Marcus has such intentions, we should trust his arrangements. David might have a better chance

hope in her eyes, I couldn’t bear to shatter

procedures. The Northern Territory