After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 139: Confrontation and Vulnerability

Chapter 139: Confrontation and Vulnerability

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

Hugo arrived at the medical center dormitory with food and drinks, but was met with an unwelcoming response from his colleagues. The atmosphere in the break room grew tense as soon as he entered.

Dr. Edmond Fisher looked up from his coffee with obvious irritation. “Hugo, your timing is terrible. We’re trying to have a peaceful meal here.”

Hugo set down the bags of food with deliberate care. “Why are you being so picky about timing?”

Dr. Mitchell shifted uncomfortably in his chair. The tension between the colleagues was palpable.

Dr. Edmond Fisher’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “Your mood swings lately are worse than a she–wolf during

her heat cycle.”

Hugo’s expression darkened instantly. A cold laugh escaped his lips as he straightened to his full height.

“Is that so?” His voice carried a dangerous edge that made everyone in the room freeze.

Without another word, Hugo slammed the door shut with such force that the entire frame shook. The sound echoed through the corridor like a gunshot.

Dr. Mitchell and 1 exchanged puzzled glances. Neither of us understood what had triggered Hugo’s sudden burst of anger.

“What was that about?” Dr. Mitchell whispered, still staring at the closed door.

I shook my head, equally confused by Hugo’s volatile reaction to what seemed like harmless teasing.

As evening approached, I returned to my apartment expecting to find Rachel settling in comfortably. Instead,

I discovered Marcus sitting in my living room with his legs crossed, looking perfectly at home.

Rachel sat across from him on the edge of the sofa, her posture rigid with discomfort. Her eyes darted nervously between Marcus and the door.

The moment she saw me, her face lit up with unmistakable relief. “Elena! You’re back!”

I set down my medical bag and looked between them. “When did you arrive, Marcus?”

“This evening,” he replied smoothly. “I was curious why you hadn’t informed me about your friend’s visit to

Riverside City.”

implied criticism with practiced ease. “I didn’t want

with calculating interest. “I could rent her an

obvious temptation. The offer was clearly generous beyond

be rent–free,” Marcus added,

I stepped forward firmly. “That won’t be necessary. Rachel can stay with me since I have a guest

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Chapter 139 Confrontatio

tightened slightly. “She has no

leave,” I interrupted, my

air like a

went pale as she witnessed the confrontation between the mated pair.

steps. His

amends,” I reminded him,

into his embrace before I could step away.

requests,” he admitted quietly. “But I don’t

his accusation. “I’m

through my

is clearly a way

event being alone

with me.”

like a physical

moment of vulnerability, I finally opened my heart to him. The words poured out like

broken dam.

and I’m afraid,” I confessed, my voice barely above a

but he

a

afraid? In my memory, you were never this good to me, never held me like this or said such

of pain surfaced. “You ask me to trust

with emotion. “Every single time

with pain as my words

hurts,” I continued desperately. “If I believe in

fear in my voice was raw and honest. “A dream that will end

more pain.”

hands, forcing me to meet his intense gaze. His touch was gentle

of his