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

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 mating into the

had always protected Elena,

silence

wanted to mate into the Blackwood family,” Dr. Isaac Barnes continued “But your grandmother chose

the words sink in. “That suggests Elena

the Blackthorne Pack Richard Blackthorne, as

asked me for benefits.

I knew she

what had

the Blackwood family’s connections. She kept our relationship private for six

never asked for jewelry, bags, or clothes. Even when I gave her

only asked for one million. A small sum to

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

“Maybe it’s

lit up with

you, she wouldn’t care if you had a first love or other she–wolves,” Dr.

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

sense if she loved

subject, his tone becoming

psychological problems.”

attention sharpened. “What

trauma from being pushed from a building,” Dr. Isaac

has long–term psychological problems indicating abuse and

words sent ice through my

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

clenched into fists. “Are

mother would never allow her child to have such

o investigate

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

further.

the full scope of

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

Center. The facility was impressive–the largest Grade III–A

river. The hospital

surgery department. Finally, I arrived and

Eric Taylor’s office.

receptionist pointed to the left. “Down the

on the office door. After receiving

young female doctor besides Director Eric Taylor.

entered.

presenting my resume.

colleagues from now on

reviewed my credentials. A young

hospital.

also seemed taken aback by

I call you Director Taylor? Could you show me to

respectful approach, turned to his colleague.

to

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