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.

standing there. The two

them like

golden eyes held dangerous amusement. “Nathan Sterling.

equal sharpness. “Always

attention to me, then to Patricia. “Mother–in–law, why so

in my chest. “Marcus, what’s the purpose of

smiled coldly. “Do I need a reason to visit my mate? Or are you too

stepped forward, his voice cutting. “Perhaps you should grant Elena a proper separation so you can be with Sophia

expression turned murderous. He grabbed Nathan’s collar, his Alpha dominance

Sterling. Marcus growled, his wolf barely

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them, my hands pushing against Marcus’s chest.

threatening. “I heard about the corrupt official’s injuries.

wave. “He brought

lot to say about

puzzled. What was Marcus hinting

of something in his eyes.

asserted, his voice deadly calm. “Are

presence overwhelming. “My mate doesn’t need your care,

saw it.

tried to stop him.

silenced her protests.

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

Luna Elena, Amber

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

looked more concerned than grateful. “That’s very kind,

expression, his jovial mask slipping. The lunch

announced, his

lunch with my mother. The caregivers were already settling

home.

silent, gazing out the window at the passing scenery. The Northern

palpable. “Did I

face him, my voice sharp. “Were you happy when I interrupted you

grip firm