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!”

salvage the situation. “She’s lying! She’s just trying

“Is it false? Why

“Moreover, Elena is recognized by Margaret Blackwood as the Luna of the Blackwood

like a physical blow. “Are you

the crowd. Vivian

turned on Vivian with vicious anger. “You misled me! You said she was just a

alone. “You were shortsighted and easily swayed! I never

distress, I felt nothing

Matilda Blackthorne almost fainted from anger until someone beside

the ground, crying loudly. “My Richard! Richard! Why

concern was solely for her own wealth and status, not genuine grief for her deceased son. The hypocrisy disgusted

situation, turned to Marcus with desperate apologies. “Sir, we had no idea!

distance himself from the deception. We would

Mitchell, realizing he was about to lose his bride, began to cry like a child. He

drool escaping the corner of

me into his arms, shielding me from Harold’s grasping hands. I trembled against his chest, overwhelmed by everything that

Stone and swept me up into a bridal carry. His arms felt solid

safe around me.

turned to Charles Mitchell with casual interest. “What business

run?

plant, sir,” Charles Mitchell answered

golden eyes searching my face. “Do you want me to let them

ground, at Vivian Blackthorne standing frozen

do with me,” I

smiled, and there was something predatory in the expression. He turned to Amber Stone. “Shut

Amber Stone

carried me into the car, the slowly closing door isolated all the outside

The

see Matilda Blackthorne lying on the

motionless

gently touched my face. When I flinched away, he pulled me close

return home?” he asked, his voice softer than I’d heard it in

“Do I even

your home,” he

accessory out the window. The plastic clip disappeared

darkness.

did Matilda Blackthorne get paid to sell her granddaughter?”

my chin, forcing me to look

to worry,” I retorted, trying to

grip tightened, his mood darkening. “Who would you rather

out you? Nathan Sterling?”

away, but he held me tightly. His eyes flashed with

didn’t finish

his expression.

the steel plant

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

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