Chapter 71: The Severing of Bonds

Chapter 71: The Severing of Bonds

(Elena’s POV)

“Then I have no choice but to file for bond severance through the Northern Territory Council,” I stated firmly. my voice cutting through the tension in my healing chamber.

Marcus’s golden eyes narrowed dangerously. “On what grounds? Infidelity? The alleged illegitimate pup?”

His tone carried that familiar mocking edge that always set my teeth on edge. I could see him trying to

provoke me into an emotional response.

I remained calm, my hands folded neatly on the desk, “Our mating lacks love. There’s no point in continuing

this charade.”

Through the glass door, I caught sight of Sophia Rivers hovering in the corridor. Her face was pressed close to the window, clearly eavesdropping on our conversation.

A cold smile curved my lips as I looked directly at Marcus. “Are you reluctant to sever our bond? Could it be that you’ve fallen in love with me?”

Marcus’s jaw tightened at my taunting tone. “Your fake smile is disgusting. Elena.”

“You only deserve hypocrisy.” I retorted without missing a beat.

I raised my voice deliberately, ensuring Sophia could hear every word. “Sophia, since you’re already listening.

why don’t you come in?”

The door opened slowly, and Sophia entered with feigned innocence. Her expression was carefully crafted to

appear humble and apologetic.

“I wanted to congratulate you on returning to the institute,” she said sweetly. “But I didn’t want to interrupt

your conversation.”

I leaned back in my chair, my smile turning predatory. “We’re discussing bond severance. Perhaps you could

offer some advice?”

voice carried

on Sophia. “After all, if there’s nothing

be rumored to be the third

slightly. Tnever intended for Oliver’s accident to

sound of my palm connecting with her cheek echoed through the chamber.

hand flying to

better after venting your anger?”

his expression. “If I said it wasn’t enough, would you allow me

her?”

instinctively retreated behind Marcus, her eyes wide with

without looking

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Chapter 71 The Sewing

before hurrying out of the chamber The door

behind her.

“I give you

the institute is unnecessary”

returned to the Institute specifically to deal

necessary?” His voice carried genuine

up, moving to the window. “Your family isn’t involved in this mess. You wouldn’t

a wave of my hand “Please

studied me for a long moment, his golden eyes unreadable. Then he turned and walked

another word.

long shadows across the Shadowmere Private Healing

brother lay motionless in the

signs.

Whitmore. They were in the family waiting

face lit up when she saw me. “You came to see

from his tablet. “You’ve

tightened as I prepared to share the news. “My father

“I’m sorry for your

a deep breath, gathering my courage. “I need to ask for your help. I need your people

until the end of the

Center,” I continued. “I considered asking Nathan Sterling, but the

weight of my request hung heavy in the air. “I’m already owing Nathan too many favors. You’re

I can

didn’t hesitate. “Of

his glasses reflecting

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