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

them like

golden eyes held dangerous amusement. “Nathan Sterling. How convenient to

retorted with equal sharpness. “Always

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

in my chest. “Marcus, what’s

to visit my mate? Or

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

murderous. He grabbed Nathan’s collar, his

test me, Sterling. Marcus growled, his wolf barely

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them, my hands pushing against Marcus’s chest. “Both

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

dismissed it with a wave. “He brought it upon

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

implications left me puzzled. What was Marcus

a flicker of something in his eyes.

have all the evidence I need,” Marcus asserted, his voice deadly calm. “Are you ready to face

“My mate doesn’t need

he saw it.

tried to stop him.

Marcus’s intimidating Alpha presence silenced her protests. Nathan left

after, Amber Stone arrived with four Elite Guards and two Estate Caregivers. They filed into our modest home

Elena, Amber greeted us

gentle. Tm worried about leaving you

looked more concerned than grateful. “That’s very

noticed my indifferent expression, his jovial mask slipping.

he announced, his hand closing around my

even have lunch with my mother. The caregivers were already settling

home.

gazing out the window at the passing scenery.

I interrupt your good

“Were you happy when

gaze, his grip firm on my chin. “We’re still mated, Elena.