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?”

carried

ignored him completely, my gaze fixed on Sophia. “After all, if there’s

rumored to be the third party in your

slipped slightly. Tnever intended for Oliver’s accident

with her cheek echoed through

to

better after venting your anger?” Marcus

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

her?”

behind Marcus, her eyes wide

Marcus commanded without looking at

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Chapter 71 The Sewing

hurrying out of the chamber The door closed with a soft

behind her.

back to me, his expression serious. “I give you the truth you

the institute is unnecessary”

Institute specifically to deal with her,

His voice carried genuine

stood up, moving to the window. “Your family

with a wave of

long moment, his golden eyes unreadable. Then he turned and walked

another word.

across the Shadowmere Private Healing Sanctuary as I made my

chamber. My brother lay motionless in the hospital bed, machines

signs.

to find Dorothea Whitmore and Adrian Whitmore. They were

up when she saw me. “You came to

his tablet. “You’ve been busy

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

immediately softened. “I’m sorry for your loss,

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

end of the

“I considered asking Nathan Sterling, but the Sterling family isn’t

the air.

I

hesitate. “Of course.

appeared immediately, his glasses reflecting the

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