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

that’s the case, she wouldn’t need to endure anything,” he pointed out. “Your grandmother favored her so much. Why would she need to endure any of that after

Margaret Blackwood had always protected Elena, yet Elena had

silence

the Blackwood family,” Dr. Isaac Barnes continued “But

the words sink in. “That suggests

disliked the Blackthorne Pack Richard Blackthorne, as my

asked me for benefits.

asked me once, and I knew she was doing

what had Elena

never used the Blackwood family’s connections. She kept our relationship

or clothes. Even when I gave

for one million.

can’t understand Elena anymore, Dr. Isaac Barnes sald, breaking into my thoughts. “Why did she mate with you, and

blurted out, “Maybe it’s because she loves

lit up with desperate

love you, she wouldn’t care if you had a first love or

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

sense if she

Isaac Barnes changed the subject, his tone becoming serious. “We need to discuss Oliver

psychological problems.”

sharpened.

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

dropping. “Oliver has

ice through

thighs, Dr. Isaac Barnes revealed. “A mixture of old and

into fists. “Are

would never allow her child to have such injuries,” he said quietly. “Unless she was

o investigate

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

further.

expression turned grim as the full

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

of the Riverside Administrative Medical Center. The facility was impressive–the largest Grade III–A hospital in Riverside City,

acres and was located by the river. The hospital buildings

got lost trying to find the surgery department.

Eric Taylor’s office.

pointed to the left. “Down the

office door. After receiving

office was shared, with another young female doctor besides Director Eric Taylor.

entered.

Elena Blackwood,” I introduced myself, presenting my resume. “I passed the

ago. We’ll be colleagues from

surprised as he reviewed my credentials. A young chief

hospital.

female doctor also seemed taken aback by

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

Eric Taylor, pleased with my respectful approach, turned to

Elena to choose an

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