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.

carefully about your choices, Rachel, Sophia

career,

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false gentleness, her fingers lingering just long enough to feel

floor. Her satisfied smirk was the last thing I saw before she disappeared

the harsh reality of pack politics. Sophia’s Intimidating words

my hands, Elena’s contact information still displayed on the screen.

(Elena’s POV)

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 estate workers out of the hall. The heavy doors closed with a definitive thud,

eyes blazed with fury as she turned to face me. “Even in a

Her

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

apologize automatically. Tm sorry,

caught myself, straightening my shoulders. “Actually,

correction. “Your attitude is exactly what’s wrong here! You’ve upset Margaret

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

arrival. He was supposed to be at the

Victoria whirled on her

provoking me!”

“Don’t think you’re in

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

stepped forward and pulled me into his embrace. His

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

firm with his Alpha strength, his

to her seat. She poured herself tea with deliberate calm, her anger shifting to

avoiding Margaret Blackwood’s reprimand,” she said

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around my shoulders as he guided me toward the door.

wave of her hand, but I caught the uncertainty in her

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

golden eyes intensified as he

need me to act in front of your family elders, please give me advance notice, I interrupted, my voice steady despite my racing heart. “I want to avoid

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

you want to avoid misunderstandings?” he asked, his voice

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

his previous statement. His

a very clear memory,” he

you might have forgotten, I haven’t. It’s better for us to

politeness, Thank you for removing the trending search. But as my