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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

throughout

heard our conversation. “That’s not necessary. Dr. Hartwell

capable.”

I

I said firmly, my

them to Elena. “I’ll leave you to it then. The Luna’s expertise is certainly adequate for wound

approached reluctantly, the medical supplies in

her face

the moonlight herb ointment. “You wouldn’t have been stabbed if you

intervened”

the wound area. I could

her breath.

the healing ointment. Im not

my gaze fixed on her concentrated expression. The

hadn’t pushed her away, you wouldn’t have been stabbed, Elena

of Sophia stung

turning cold, do you want to spend the rest of your life

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

“Elena, don’t do such foolish

simply, continuing to wrap

settled in my chest. Something about her demeanor suggested she was already

toward the calendar on the nightstand, where

the significance of that date?” I

for a moment. As she adjusted the bandage, our faces drew close. My warm breath brushed against

several seconds, then quickly stood up. “It’s the day

concerned about that?”

change

to leave, I pulled her into my arms, holding

I

embrace, her expression blank. I turned her around

death had dimmed something essential in her. I vowed silently to help her through this

kiss her lips. But sensing her stiffness, I pressed my lips to her forehead

softly.

widened in shock.

our mating ceremony planning.” I reminded

expression shifting. “But I don’t

you want

a beast of burden. A honeymoon is unnecessary a waste

echoed in my mind words I

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