8: Forget Marcus Blackwood

Chapter 108: Forget Marcus Blackwood

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

As the last ray of sunlight faded, twilight enveloped the city. In the Northern Territory Moonstone Manor was

bustling with activity, resembling a city that never sleeps.

I had reserved a private room on the second floor, drinking alone. The upstairs was quiet, contrasting sharply

with the lively atmosphere below.

The amber liquid in my glass reflected the dim lighting. Each sip burned, but not as much as the emptiness

in my chest.

Amber Stone approached with another man. “You can talk to Alpha Marcus yourself,” she said, then turned

and left.

The man still wore his “Psychology Counselor” work badge. He sat down opposite me with casual

confidence.

“Looks like you might need my services,” he joked, settling into the chair.

I simply offered him a bottle of wine without speaking.

Dr. Isaac Barnes accepted the bottle and poured himself a glass. “Amber Stone told me your mate ran away.”

His directness was refreshing after days of careful diplomatic language from my subordinates.

“She also mentioned your involvement with Sophia Rivers‘ son, he continued. “No she wolf could tolerate her mate being so involved with his ex girlfriend’s child”

The words hit like physical blows. I stared into my glass, seeing Elena’s face in the amber depth

“I thought she wouldn’t care,” I admitted, my voice hollow. “She endured years of insults during

assumed she was indifferent”

Dr. Isaac Barnes leaned forward, his expression serious. “But you were wrong”

“Completely wrong,” I whispered.

nig, I

Dr. Isaac Barnes studied me with professional interest. “Did you think she endured the insults because she

valued power and status?”

I remained silent, unable to meet his gaze

her so much. Why would she need to endure any of that after mating into the

Blackwood had always protected Elena, yet Elena had

silence

the

the words sink in. “That suggests Elena wasn’t as

had disliked the Blackthorne Pack Richard Blackthorne, as my father–in–law,

asked me for benefits.

I knew she was doing it for the Blackthorne

had

Blackwood family’s connections. She kept our relationship private

when I gave her a black card, she

she only asked for one million. A small sum

my thoughts. “Why did she mate with

“Maybe it’s

lit up with desperate

she wouldn’t care if you had a first love

took root. Elena’s pain, her endurance, her final

if

his tone becoming serious. “We need to discuss

psychological problems.”

attention sharpened. “What about

issues are more than just trauma from being pushed

forward, his voice dropping. “Oliver has long–term

ice through my

scars on his thighs, Dr. Isaac Barnes revealed. “A mixture of old

hands clenched into fists.

allow her child to have such injuries,” he said quietly. “Unless she was

o investigate

revelation changed everything. After repeatedly uncovering Sophia’s lies, I

further.

the full scope of

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

I officially reported to the Neurosurgery Department of the Riverside Administrative Medical Center. The facility was impressive–the largest

the river. The hospital buildings were spread

department.

Eric Taylor’s office.

to the left. “Down the hall, third

the office door. After

office was shared, with another young female doctor

entered.

I introduced myself, presenting my resume. “I passed

ago. We’ll be colleagues from

looked surprised as he reviewed my credentials. A young chief

hospital.

doctor also seemed taken

you Director Taylor? Could

with my respectful approach, turned to his

Elena to choose

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