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, her

career, not

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

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

harsh reality of pack politics. Sophia’s Intimidating words echoed in my mind,

displayed on the screen. But now, the

(Elena’s POV)

air like a blade. Obviously, she had clearly seen the trending searches about Nathan Sterling and me. “Catherine, take the other staff and

a hidden mating, you should be discreet enough to avoid

Her

high ceilings. “Do you have any idea what people are saying about my son’s mate being

started to apologize automatically.

myself, straightening my shoulders.

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

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

supposed to be at the Blackwood Consortium

Victoria whirled on her

provoking me!”

equal fury. “Don’t think you’re in

her concerns with a wave of his hand. “The media reports mean nothing. I’m not angry about it, so you shouldn’t

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

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

firm with his Alpha

She poured herself

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

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my shoulders as he guided me toward the door. “Then

wave of her hand, but I caught the uncertainty in her expression. She

out into the Moonhaven Estate Courtyard, I pulled away from Marcus’s embrace. The

golden eyes intensified as

notice, I interrupted,

to leave, but Marcus grabbed my wrist with his enhanced werewolf strength. His fingers wrapped around my arm

to avoid misunderstandings?”

his Alpha grip was unbreakable. “Don’t you remember your own words? You once asked me to

his previous statement. His grip loosened slightly, but he

memory,” he acknowledged, his tone

faintly, meeting his gaze directly. “While you might have forgotten, I

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