After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 65: Threats and Revelations

Chapter 65: Threats and Revelations

(Rachel Thompson’s POV)

Iran all the way downstairs, my legs still weak from fear and shock. The conversation I had overheard in Sophia Rivers‘ office echoed in my mind like a nightmare.

Director Sophia was actually the culprit who had harmed Healer Elena’s younger brother! The revelation hit me like a physical blow, making my chest tight with panic.

I hesitated in the Institute Corridor, caught between my conscience and the potential danger to myself. My hands trembled as I pulled out my phone, Elena’s contact information glowing on the screen.

Should I tell her what I knew? The weight of this secret felt crushing, but the fear of Sophia’s retaliation made my fingers freeze over the dial button.

Just as I raised my phone to call Elena’s number, swift footsteps approached from behind. Before I could react, Sophia Rivers appeared with werewolf reflexes, snatching the phone from my hand.

“Going somewhere with that phone, Rachel?” Sophia’s voice was deceptively calm, but her eyes burned with dangerous intensity.

My heart hammered against my ribs as I faced her. The corridor suddenly felt suffocating, the fluorescent lights too bright and harsh.

“… I was just…” I stammered, unable to form coherent words under her piercing stare.

Sophia smiled coldly, examining my phone with casual Interest. “Were you planning to tell Elena Blackwood everything you overheard in my office?”

I remained silent, terrified by her intimidating presence. My throat felt dry as sandpaper, and I couldn’t trust

my voice not to betray my fear.

“Smart girl, staying quiet,” Sophia said, returning the phone to my trembling hands. “But let me give you some advice about surviving in this healing institute.”

She stepped closer, her voice dropping to a whisper that sent chills down my spine. “Without pack connections, one must learn to be oblivious to certain matters. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

I nodded frantically, clutching my phone like a lifeline.

+“Good.” Sophia’s smile widened, but it never reached her eyes. “Now tell me, what exactly can Elena offer you?

A recommendation letter? A small bonus?”

She laughed softly, the sound making my skin crawl. 1, on the other hand, am likely to stay around this Institute for a very long time. Someone who might not even return here… well, that’s not a very wise

investment, is it?”

The implications of her words hit me like ice water. Elena–was planning to leave the institute, while Sophia held significant power here.

about your choices, Rachel, Sophia continued,

protect your career, not someone who’ll be gone

Threats

her fingers lingering just long enough to feel threatening. ” trust you’ll weigh the pros

the corridor floor.

reality of pack politics.

phone felt heavy in my hands, Elena’s contact information still displayed on the screen. But

(Elena’s POV)

through the morning air like a blade. Obviously, she had clearly seen the trending searches about Nathan Sterling and me. “Catherine, take the other staff and leave us,” Victoria commanded, her tone brooking no argument. Catherine Hayes bowed respectfully and quickly ushered the remaining

with fury as she turned to face me. “Even in a hidden mating, you should be discreet enough to avoid embarrassing the Blackwood family

Her

have any idea what people are

started to apologize automatically.

shoulders. “Actually, there won’t be a next

“Your attitude is exactly what’s wrong here! You’ve upset Margaret Blackwood, and she’ll blame me for failing to control

then, Marcus Blackwood entered the Great Hall, his golden eyes immediately assessing the tense atmosphere.

his unexpected arrival. He was supposed to be at the

Victoria whirled on her

provoking me!”

equal fury. “Don’t think you’re in this! You

wave of his hand. “The media reports mean nothing. I’m not angry

embrace. His strong arms wrapped around me

to push him away. “Marcus, what are

firm with his Alpha

knowing eyes before returning to her seat. She

Margaret Blackwood’s reprimand,” she said curtly. “Do whatever you

Threats and

kept his arm around my shoulders as he guided me toward the door. “Then we’ll take

her hand, but I caught the uncertainty in her expression. She was clearly puzzled by her

moment we stepped out into the Moonhaven Estate Courtyard, I pulled away from Marcus’s embrace. The sudden loss of his warmth

intensified as he observed

advance notice, I interrupted, my voice steady despite my racing heart. “I want

my wrist with his enhanced werewolf strength.

want to avoid misunderstandings?”

hand, but his Alpha grip was unbreakable. “Don’t you remember your own words? You once asked me to keep my distance

his previous statement. His grip loosened slightly, but he didn’t release me

have a very clear memory,” he

forgotten, I haven’t. It’s

then added with deliberate politeness, Thank you for removing the trending search. But as my mate, it was your duty. I