hapter 78: The Alpha’s Demand

Chapter 78: The Alpha’s Demand

(Elena’s POV)

“Elena, who is it?” Patricia called from the kitchen.

I froze at the sound of my mother’s voice. The last thing I needed was for her to see Marcus standing at our door. After Richard’s death, Patricia still harbored deep resentment toward the Blackwood family.

If she saw Marcus now, her emotions would definitely spiral out of control.

“It’s a delivery, Mom. Till go out for a bit,” I called back, making up an excuse as I grabbed Marcus’s arm and

pulled him away from the entrance.

Marcus allowed me to drag him along without resistance. His compliance surprised me, but I didn’t have time

to analyze his motives.

Once we were outside the Blackthorne Family Courtyard, I released his hand and stepped ba

air felt cold against my heated skin.

“Marcus, what exactly do you want?” I demanded, my tone sharp with frustration.

e evening

Marcus remained unfazed by my hostility. His golden eyes studied my face with unsettling intensity.

“How long has it been since you returned to Moonhaven Estate?” he asked calmly.

I took a deep breath, trying to control my rising anger. “I want to stay with my mother.”

*Patricia could move in with us,” Marcus suggested, using the word ‘us‘ deliberately.

This was unusual for him. In six years of mating, he had never acknowledged any deep connection between

us. The word ‘us‘ sounded foreign coming from his lips.

I stared at him in bewilderment. “Marcus, is your brain damaged?”

A bitter laugh escaped my throat. “You seem like a different person. Not the Alpha I know.”

Marcus stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. “We’re still mates, Elena.”

“I’m going to sever our mate bond,” I retorted, backing away from his advancing form.

Marcus seized my wrist, his grip firm but not painful. “I won’t sign the separation papers if you’re eager to be

with Nathan.”

My blood turned to ice. The threat in his voice was unmistakable.

Marcus caressed the tear mole at the corner of my eye with his free hand. His touch was gentle, but his

words were anything but.

“Are you happy about the flowers I sent you?” he asked, his voice low and dangerous.

my spine. “Marcus,

answering, he commanded, “Move

not going back,” I

The Alpha’s

Elder Blackthorne Couple have always wanted

blow. He was threatening

struggled against his hold. “You’re trying to cut

by my accusation. “Move back,

gaze, refusing to answer, Marcus tucked my hair behind my ear. The gesture revealed my face completely

a nanny and bodyguards for your mother,” he offered. “To protect her from

Couple.”

about to respond, Patricia’s voice drifted from inside the house.

I instinctively pulled Marcus further from the courtyard, hiding him behind the stone wall that bordered

by my

something I couldn’t identify

my chin up and kissed me

advance. The fear that Patricia might

with terror.

desperation. He ended the kiss,

lips.

sign the separation papers?”

motives. His behavior

demanding my return?

narrowed his eyes. “Are

his hand, my mind racing. “You

nodded. “You should

him in court would be

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I conceded, turning away from his

I quickly

moment before relenting

finished preparing dinner. The

around. “I went outside

my stomach. “I was

dinner table, I had no appetite. The food tasted like

to settle things with Marcus, I said carefully. “We’re not separated

The

INTERI

my discomfort. Her weathered hand covered

only motivation is waiting for David

tightly.

smiled at each other, but the gesture felt hollow. Both of us knew I was

Estate. The house felt even colder than before,

mausoleum

chandelier, Marcus sat on the leather sofa. He wore a black

the back, legs crossed

have been waiting for me for a

glanced at the antique clock on

in silence, unsure what he

a deep grudge against him, Marcus smiled. “Are you so

“You didn’t seem eager to have me

before.”

faded. “Do you care

sign the separation papers

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