Chapter 95: The Alpha’s Claim

Chapter 95: The Alpha’s Claim

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

My outline tightened, and a cold aura exuded from my body. The sight of Elena in that ridiculous wedding dress, surrounded by these pathetic excuses for pack members, Ignited something primal within me.

Tm here to find my mate, I announced, my voice cutting through the chaos like a blade.

The crowd fell silent instantly. The word “mate” hung in the air like a thunderclap, commanding absolute

attention..

Charles Mitchell stammered, his face pale with sudden fear. “Your mate is…?”

I extended my hand toward Elena, my voice softening despite the rage burning in my chest. “Come here.”

Every eye in the crowd turned to Elena. Shock and confusion rippled through their faces like waves. The implications of my words threatened to destroy everything these fools had planned.

Was she already mated? The question hung unspoken in the air, but I could see it written across every face.

Matilda Blackthorne recovered first, her voice shrill with desperation. “Nonsense! My granddaughter is not

mated.*

ian Blackthorne nodded frantically, her earlier confidence crumbling significant event hidden from her family?”

“Why would Elena keep such a

Amy Mitchell found their words convincing. After all, the Blackthorne family had assured them

unmated.

was

“Sir, are you mistaken?” Amy’s voice wavered. “Today is a joyous day for our family. How could your mate be my future daughter–in–law?”

(Elena’s POV)

I finally found my voice, cutting through their pathetic denials. “Excuse me, I am indeed mated.”

The words felt like freedom on my tongue. “My mating status can be verified at the Territorial Registry Office”

I looked directly at Charles Mitchell and Amy Mitchell. “You two are cultured individuals. You should be aware of the laws regarding forced mating.”

The Mitchell family parents’ faces changed drastically. The color drained from their cheeks as they realized the potential legal ramifications.

Charles Mitchell whirled on Vivian Blackthorne and Matilda Blackthorne, his voice rising with fury. “You tried

to deceive us for financial gain!”

“You told us she was unmated!” Amy Mitchell shrieked. “We could go to prison for this!”

Blackthorne desperately tried to salvage the situation. “She’s lying! She’s just trying to

and professional. “Is it false? Why not just check with

recognized by Margaret Blackwood as the Luna of the Blackwood

next words hit like a physical blow. “Are you trying

the crowd. Vivian Blackthorne’s face went white as she

Vivian with vicious anger.

Blackthorne wasn’t willing to take the blame alone. “You were shortsighted and easily swayed! I never forced you

display of distress, I felt

from anger until someone

“My Richard! Richard! Why didn’t you

and status, not genuine grief for her deceased son. The hypocrisy

aware of the situation, turned to Marcus with desperate apologies.

the deception. We would never knowingly

to cry like a child. He reached

he walled, drool escaping the corner of his

shielding me from Harold’s grasping hands. I trembled against his chest, overwhelmed

and swept me up into a bridal carry.

safe around me.

leaving, he turned to Charles Mitchell with casual interest. “What business

run?

steel plant, sir,” Charles Mitchell answered quickly, eager to

eyes searching my face. “Do you

the ground, at Vivian Blackthorne standing frozen in shock. These people had

nothing to do with

something predatory in the expression.

Stone replied

carried me into the car, the slowly

95. The

Matilda Blackthorne

motionless

Marcus gently touched my face. When I

home?” he asked, his voice softer than I’d

responded with weary resignation. “Do I even have a

is your

and discarded my cheap hair accessory out

darkness.

Blackthorne get paid to sell her granddaughter?” His

me to look

Alpha Marcus to worry,”

tightened, his mood darkening. “Who would

out you? Nathan Sterling?”

held me tightly. His eyes flashed with something

He didn’t finish the sentence, but

his expression.

down the steel plant isn’t enough,”

Moonhaven Estate, Marcus carried me straight to the Alpha’s Private Bath Chamber. He began to remove my wedding

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