After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 197

Chapter 197: The Gift That Never Was

Chapter 197: The Gift That Never Was

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

I stood there without moving, waiting for Marcus to approach. His golden eyes held a mixture of concern and something else I couldn’t quite identify.

“Why did you come out?” he asked, his voice carrying that familiar Alpha authority even in his weakened

state.

I blinked in surprise. “How did you know where I was?”

Marcus’s gaze fell on my phone, and understanding dawned on me immediately. Of course he would have tracking methods.

“You installed a tracking app,” I stated rather than asked.

He didn’t deny it. His attention shifted to the Moonstone Shopping Bag I carried, curiosity flickering in his

expression.

“What’s in the bag?” he asked directly.

I quickly snatched it away, holding it protectively against my chest. “It’s not for you.”

His eyebrows rose slightly at my defensive reaction. His focus zeroed in on the small box visible through the

bag’s opening.

“Who is it for then?” he pressed, his tone carrying a hint of something that almost sounded like jealousy.

“It’s a gift for my foster brother Adrian Whitmore,” I replied, watching his expression carefully.

Marcus’s jaw tightened almost imperceptibly. “Does your brother even need gifts from you?”

I simply wanted to give it,” I retorted, my voice sharper than intended. “Is that a problem?”

A shadow of regret crossed his features. “I’ve never received a gift from you.”

The words hung between us like an accusation. My chest tightened with old pain and frustration.

“You told me not to bother again,” I challenged, my voice steady despite the emotions churning inside me.

Marcus looked confused. “When did I say that?”

“The first mating anniversary,” I said quietly. “I gave you a hand knitted scarf. You dismissed it with ‘Don’t waste your effort on such things again.”

His face went pale.

“Since then, I haven’t given you anything.”

Marcus’s chest rose and fell rapidly. “I didn’t know you made it yourself.”

made it myself, but my technique wasn’t

didn’t

Chapter 197 The Gift

interrupted firmly.

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

I had dismissed something she’d made with her own hands, something that represented her effort and

you’re out too long, it won’t be easy for me to explain

silent, processing the magnitude of my past mistake. How many other gestures

dismissed?

Alexander Blackwood in the middle of

you lose track of him?” he demanded, his face

approach, his fury subsided somewhat,

anyone?” Alexander’s voice was

reproach.

clutched the gift bag tighter against her chest. I

stepped slightly forward.

air,” I replied simply, dismissing

mother is

feelings,”

darkened further. “Don’t change the subject. You will not

“Understood,” I acknowledged curtly.

without another word. The tension in the

could feel her concern

scold you, I reassured her

I could sense her apprehension. “But I still felt the pressure when he

at the guards

the inherent Alpha dominance that came with Alexander’s position.

his anger was intimidating.

lingered

of my Elite Guards. “Have you ever knitted a

unexpected question ‘No, Alpha.

I pressed, needing to understand something I’d

“Yes, Alpha. She’s quite skilled. She knits sweaters for

said something inappropriate. His expression grew worried, as if he’d rubbed salt

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I interrupted firmly. “What’s

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

18 Punts >

I had dismissed something she’d made with her

If you’re out too long, it won’t be easy for me to explain to your

of my past mistake. How many other gestures had I missed

dismissed?

at the Crimson Moon Lodge, we encountered Alexander Blackwood in the middle of scolding my Elite Guards.

him?” he demanded, his face

somewhat, though tension remained in his

go without informing anyone?” Alexander’s voice was sharp with concern

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