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 a

Sophia. “After all, if there’s nothing between you

rumored to be

slightly. Tnever intended

her

hand flying to her reddening

venting your anger?” Marcus

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

her?”

eyes wide with fear “Marcus,

without looking at

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glare before hurrying out of the chamber The door closed

behind her.

to me, his expression serious. “I give

the institute is unnecessary”

to deal with her, I

that necessary?” His voice

family isn’t

dismissed him with a wave of

a long moment, his golden eyes unreadable.

another word.

long shadows across the Shadowmere Private

recovery chamber. My brother lay motionless in the hospital

signs.

Whitmore. They were in the family waiting area, Dorothea

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

up from his

I prepared to share the news. “My

“I’m sorry

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

end of

considered asking Nathan

the air. “I’m already owing Nathan

person I

hesitate.

Hayes appeared immediately, his glasses reflecting

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