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Chapter 101: The Forgotten Rescue

(Sophia Rivers‘ POV)

“I heard that my brother had already escaped before the pack enforcers found him,” Isabella Blackwood continued, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. There was also a girl with my brother. It could be

Elena.”

My heart pounded against my ribs. This was information I’d never heard before.

“The family doesn’t talk about it much” Isabella added, examining her manicured nails. “Marcus suffered a

high fever and amnesia after the incident. Grandmother Margaret forbade any mention of it.”

Amnesia. Marcus had forgotten the k********g entirely. A faint joy rose from my heart.

More importantly, he’d forgotten whoever saved him.

“So Marcus doesn’t remember this girl?” I pressed, my voice barely above a whisper.

“Not at all,” Isabella confirmed. “The fever wiped out most of his memories from that time.”

I leaned back in my chair, my mind racing. If Elena had indeed saved Marcus as a child, it would explain everything. Margaret Blackwood’s acceptance of her. The family’s protection. Their unwavering support

despite her modest background.

But if Marcus couldn’t remember, then Elena’s heroic act meant nothing to him personally.

A slow smile spread across my face. This was perfect. Marcus’s amnesia was my advantage.

“Why are you smiling like that? Isabella asked suspiciously

“Nothing,” I said quickly. “I was just thinking about something else.”

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

The next morning, Dr. Samuel Hartwell arrived at Moonhaven Estate carrying his medical bag. I was sitting on the edge of the bed, my shirt already removed.

“Good morning, Alpha Blackwood,” he greeted professionally. “Let’s take a look at that wound.”

“Actually,” I said, glancing toward the door, “I’d prefer if Elena handled the dressing change.”

Dr. Hartwell raised an eyebrow. “Your mate? Well, she is certainly qualified. Luna Blackwood’s healing abilities

renowned throughout the

appeared in the doorway, having heard our conversation. “That’s not necessary.

capable.”

I

insist,” I said firmly,

you

reluctantly, the medical supplies in

it?” I asked, watching her face carefully. “Did you feel

before me, preparing the moonlight herb ointment. “You wouldn’t

intervened”

cleaned the wound area. I

her breath.

healing ointment.

fixed on her concentrated expression. The pain is nothing compared

pushed her away, you wouldn’t have been stabbed, Elena retorted sarcastically.

faded. The reminder of Sophia stung more than the

cold, do you want to spend the rest of your

even look up from the bandage. “It wouldn’t be

“Elena, don’t do such foolish

simply, continuing to wrap

her compliance, unease settled in my chest. Something about her demeanor suggested

calendar on the nightstand,

the significance of that

hands stilled for a moment. As she adjusted the bandage, our

seconds, then quickly stood up. “It’s

concerned about that?”

voice had softened, almost coquettish. The change in tone made me smile despite

leave, I pulled her into my arms, holding her tightly

I was serious about what I

expression blank. I turned her around to face me, noting the absence

essential in her. I vowed silently to help

caressed her chin, intending to kiss her lips. But sensing her stiffness, I pressed my

take a trip.” I suggested softly. “To the Alpine Territory.

eyes widened in

wanting to visit during our mating ceremony planning.” I

shifting. “But I don’t want to

do you want to

prefer to work like a beast of burden.

the room, leaving me feeling suffocated. Those harsh words echoed in my mind words I had once spoken to her, now

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