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.

choices, Rachel, Sophia

protect your career, not someone who’ll be

Threats and

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

walked away, her heels clicking confidently against the corridor floor. Her satisfied smirk was the last thing I saw before she disappeared

politics. Sophia’s Intimidating words echoed in my mind, each syllable a reminder of how powerless

Elena’s contact information still displayed on the screen. But now, the

(Elena’s POV)

clearly seen the trending searches about Nathan Sterling and me. “Catherine, take the other staff and leave

turned to face me. “Even in a hidden mating, you should be discreet enough to avoid embarrassing

Her

“Do you have any idea what

to apologize automatically. Tm

my shoulders. “Actually,

wrong here! You’ve upset Margaret Blackwood, and she’ll blame me for

Marcus Blackwood entered the Great Hall, his golden eyes immediately assessing the tense atmosphere. “Mother, why are you

frowned at his unexpected arrival. He was supposed to

Victoria whirled on her

provoking me!”

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

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

react, Marcus stepped forward and pulled me into his embrace. His strong arms wrapped around me possessively, his

in his arms, trying to push him away. “Marcus, what

Alpha strength, his grip unyielding.

seat. She poured herself tea with

care about avoiding Margaret Blackwood’s reprimand,” she said curtly. “Do

65. Threats and

my shoulders as he guided me toward the door.

uncertainty in her expression. She was clearly puzzled by her son’s behavior

pulled away from Marcus’s embrace. The sudden loss of his warmth made the morning air

golden eyes intensified as he observed my

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

strength. His fingers wrapped around my arm like steel bands, pulling

you want to avoid misunderstandings?” he asked,

you remember your own words? You once asked me to keep my distance to

recalling his previous statement. His grip loosened

have a very clear memory,” he acknowledged,

“While you might have forgotten, I haven’t. It’s better for

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