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

favored her so

always protected Elena,

silence

she wolves, including Sophia Rivers, wanted to mate into the Blackwood family,” Dr. Isaac Barnes

“That suggests Elena wasn’t as superficial as you

how I had disliked the Blackthorne Pack Richard Blackthorne,

asked me for benefits.

asked me once, and I knew she was doing it for the Blackthorne

had

family’s connections. She kept our

asked for jewelry, bags, or clothes. Even when I gave her a black

agreement, she only asked for one million.

understand Elena anymore, Dr. Isaac Barnes sald, breaking into my thoughts. “Why did she mate with you, and why is she

out, “Maybe

lit up with desperate hope.

you had a first love or other she–wolves,”

possibility took root. Elena’s pain, her endurance, her final departure – it

sense if she loved

tone becoming serious. “We need

psychological problems.”

attention sharpened. “What about

are more than just trauma from being pushed from a building,” Dr. Isaac

has long–term psychological problems indicating

ice through my

Dr. Isaac Barnes revealed.

into fists. “Are

never allow her child to have such injuries,” he

o investigate

repeatedly uncovering Sophia’s lies, I knew I

further.

full scope of Sophia’s deception

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

reported to the Neurosurgery Department of the Riverside Administrative Medical Center. The facility was impressive–the largest Grade III–A

river.

nearly got lost trying to find the surgery department. Finally, I arrived and asked the receptionist

Eric Taylor’s office.

the left. “Down the hall,

door. After receiving

shared, with another young female doctor besides Director Eric

entered.

Elena Blackwood,” I introduced myself, presenting my resume.

We’ll be colleagues from now on

he reviewed my

hospital.

doctor also seemed taken

smiled professionally. “May I call you Director Taylor? Could you show

Eric Taylor, pleased with my respectful approach, turned to his colleague. “Dr. Jane Porter, would

to choose

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