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.

find Marcus standing there. The two

them

eyes held dangerous amusement. “Nathan Sterling. How convenient

with equal sharpness. “Always

to Patricia. “Mother–in–law, why so formal? Elena and I haven’t

chest. “Marcus, what’s

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

grant Elena a proper separation

Nathan’s collar, his Alpha

Marcus growled, his

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hands pushing against Marcus’s chest. “Both of

Nathan, his movements controlled but threatening. “I heard about the corrupt official’s injuries. Will you

wave. “He

had quite a lot to say about

left me puzzled. What

a flicker of something in

asserted, his voice deadly calm. “Are you ready to face

presence overwhelming. “My

recognized defeat when he saw it.

tried to stop

Marcus’s intimidating Alpha presence silenced her protests.

after, Amber Stone arrived with four Elite Guards and two Estate Caregivers.

Elena, Amber greeted us

to Patricia, his tone deceptively gentle. Tm worried about leaving you alone. These

concerned than grateful. “That’s

noticed my indifferent expression, his jovial mask

his hand closing around my

have lunch with my mother. The caregivers were already settling

home.

the window at the passing scenery. The

annoyance was palpable. “Did I interrupt your

voice sharp. “Were you happy when I interrupted

meet his gaze, his grip firm

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