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

grandmother favored her so much. Why would she

logic was undeniable. Margaret Blackwood had always protected Elena, yet Elena

silence

she wolves, including Sophia Rivers, wanted to mate into the Blackwood family,” Dr. Isaac Barnes continued “But your grandmother

paused, letting the words sink in. “That suggests Elena wasn’t as superficial as

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

asked me for benefits.

only asked me once, and I knew she was doing it for the Blackthorne Pack. Apart

had Elena

never used the Blackwood family’s connections. She kept

jewelry, bags, or clothes. Even when I gave her a black card, she never used

she only asked for one

sald, breaking into my thoughts. “Why did she

then blurted out, “Maybe it’s because

eyes lit up with desperate hope. “She… loves

you had a first love or other

took root. Elena’s pain, her endurance,

sense if

Barnes changed the subject, his tone becoming serious. “We

psychological problems.”

sharpened. “What

trauma from being

his voice dropping. “Oliver has

ice through my

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

clenched into fists. “Are

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

o investigate

everything. After repeatedly uncovering Sophia’s lies, I knew I had

further.

full

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

facility was

acres and was located by the river. The hospital buildings were spread out

the surgery department. Finally, I arrived and

Eric Taylor’s office.

pointed to the left. “Down

door. After receiving permission,

young female doctor besides Director

entered.

introduced myself, presenting my resume. “I passed the

ago. We’ll be colleagues

as he reviewed my credentials. A young chief

hospital.

female doctor also seemed taken

I call you Director Taylor? Could you show

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

Elena to choose

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