After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 82: Territorial Dominance

Chapter 82: Territorial Dominance.

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

Patricia insisted that Nathan Sterling stay for lunch, her eyes bright with hope. “Please, Nathan. It’s the least. I can do after you helped us.”

Nathan accepted graciously, his amber eyes warm. “Td be honored, Mrs. Blackthorne.”

Patricia bustled into the Blackthorne Family Kitchen, humming softly. I could tell she was giving Nathan and

me space while keeping her ears open for our conversation.

The silence stretched between us as we sat in the Blackthorne Family Hall. Nathan’s presence felt different now, charged with unspoken intentions.

Nathan noticed my distracted state and leaned forward. “Elena, if your relatives cause trouble again, you can always turn to me.”

His words carried weight beyond simple friendship. I felt uneasy, wondering if I was overthin

this was a veiled confession.

“I appreciate your help,” I said carefully, avoiding his intense gaze.

nings or if

Nathan sensed my discomfort and fell silent. Had he scared her? He wondered if his feelings were too

obvious.

Just then, my phone vibrated. Marcus Blackwood’s name flashed on the screen.

I immediately hung up, my heart racing. Moments later, the doorbell rang, filling me with dread.

Patricia emerged from the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. Nathan quickly intercepted her.

“Let me answer that,” he offered, his protective instincts kicking in.

the door to find Marcus standing there. The two Alphas

between them like

dangerous amusement. “Nathan Sterling.

retorted with equal

his attention to me, then to Patricia. “Mother–in–law, why so formal? Elena

quickly intervened, panic rising in my chest. “Marcus, what’s the purpose of your

“Do I need a reason to visit my mate? Or are you too busy seeking a

you should grant Elena a proper separation so you can be with

grabbed Nathan’s collar, his Alpha

me, Sterling. Marcus growled, his wolf

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hands pushing against Marcus’s chest. “Both

“I heard about the corrupt official’s injuries. Will you visit

wave.

“Interesting. He had quite a lot to say about schemes to frame me. About. Heidi

implications left me puzzled.

of something in his eyes. ‘Evidence, Marcus. Do you have

evidence I need,” Marcus asserted, his voice deadly calm.

“My mate doesn’t

saw it. I’ll take my leave

to stop him. “Nathan,

presence silenced her protests. Nathan left without

with four Elite Guards and two Estate Caregivers. They filed into our modest

Blackthorne, Luna Elena, Amber greeted

tone deceptively gentle. Tm worried about

concerned than grateful. “That’s very kind,

my indifferent expression, his jovial mask slipping. The lunch was

leaving,” he announced, his

couldn’t even have lunch with my mother. The caregivers were

home.

at the passing

annoyance was palpable. “Did I interrupt your good time with

“Were you happy when I

forced me to meet his gaze, his grip firm on my chin.