Chapter 99: The Unraveling of Deception

Chapter 99: I Want Us to Start Over

“Yes, Alpha. She claimed she was staying at the hotel because she felt unwell. But her appearance suggested otherwise.”

I leaned back against the pillows, my mind racing. Sophia at Nathan’s meeting location was too much of a coincidence.

“What did she look like?” I asked.

“Her hair was messy, her clothes wrinkled. She seemed nervous, almost frightened.”

The pieces began forming a disturbing picture in my mind. I turned to Amber Stone, my voice cold with authority.

“I want you to investigate Sophia Rivers. Everything – her finances, her communications, her movements over the past six months.”

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

The following day, I was in David’s Recovery Chamber, carefully packing his belongings. Adrian Whitmore’s Security Detail waited discretely in the hallway, ready to help transport everything to Shadowmere Medical Center.

Each item I folded felt like another goodbye. David’s favorite books, the clothes Patricia had bought him, the small mementos from our childhood together. Everything that remained of our family fit into two small suitcases.

As I zipped the final bag closed, I heard voices in the corridor. Adrian Whitmore and Nathan Ste approaching, their conversation low but urgent.

I stepped out of the room, and Adrian immediately noticed my presence. “Are you ready?”

“Yes,” I confirmed, glancing at the packed bags. “Everything’s prepared.”

Adrian nodded approvingly. Tve coordinated with Dr. Vincent Cross at Shadowmere Medical Center. David will receive the best care there, and Marcus won’t be immediately aware of the transfer.”

Relief flooded through me. At least David would be safe, away from whatever schemes were still unfolding around us.

“Has Marcus agreed to the mate bond severance?” Adrian asked gently.

I shook my head. “He likely hasn’t. He believes I’m leaving him for another man, but I think when I actually leave, he’ll agree to sever our bond for Sophia.”

concerned. “Are you

wanted to be with her for years,” I said quietly. “My departure will give him the excuse

“When you arrive at your destination,

promised, grateful for his continued

Chapter 99 The Unravelin

Marcus’s voice cut through our conversation like a

turned to see him approaching in a wheelchair, flanked by his Elite

met.

more formal. “Alpha Blackwood.

so soon after

frequent visits, Young Master Whitmore. One might think you’re only showing such

family, Alpha. And if this matter were to become

me, then back at Adrian. “Elder Theodore Sterling

involvement with my

threat in his words was unmistakable. I stepped forward,

kindness to me.

“there’s no need

me, his expression unreadable. “Elena, come here.

my room.”

who nodded slightly. With reluctance, I moved behind Marcus’s wheelchair

the Alpha’s

kin bi

in his room, I moved toward the door.

the wheelchair, blocking my path. His movement was

his injury.

are you in such a hurry to

to go back,” I replied, trying

despite

moved to block me again. “You visit the hospital every day to see David and Adrian, but you can’t

your own

stung because it was partially

you heartless?” he asked, his golden eyes searching my

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