After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 202: Shadows of the Past

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Chapter 202: Shadows of the Past

Chapter 202: Shadows of the Past

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

Alexander Blackwood looked up from the chess board, his weathered face creasing with curiosity. “Who?”

The question hung in the air between us. I could feel Amber Stone’s attention sharpen from her position near

the window.

“Fred Xavier,” I replied, my golden eyes distant as memories surfaced.

Alexander’s brow furrowed as he tried to recall the name. Amber Stone, who had been quietly observing from

nearby, suddenly straightened with surprise.

“That former banking executive who suddenly disappeared from the public eye after resigning from his position as director?” she exclaimed.

I nodded to confirm her recognition. The pieces were starting to connect in ways I hadn’t anticipated.

Alexander’s expression cleared as recognition dawned. “I remember now, he did vanish for many years. I

heard he relocated overseas later.”

He put down his chess piece and looked at me directly. “But why did you suddenly think of him?”

The question carried weight. Alexander’s instincts were sharp, honed by decades of pack leadership.

“Does he have a son?” I asked instead of answering.

Alexander responded thoughtfully, “I believe so, but I’ve never encountered him personally.”

He leaned back in his chair, studying me. “This Fred Xavier was known for his diplomatic skills and extensive

network throughout the werewolf financial community.”

His voice carried a note of puzzlement. “But his sudden resignation more than a decade ago and cutting all

ties with contacts in the Northern Territory is indeed quite puzzling.”

hint of darkness. The

revelation.

“I had

up. Did someone mention something

the question with calculated

as I finished speaking, Elena returned from outside. She stepped into the

mine before she glanced away. The tension from our earlier. confrontation still

she greeted Alexander with a respectful

eyes lowered, remaining silent. The weight of our unresolved

moment, looked up with

Shadows

the concierge if there are any available spots at the dining establishment.

reservation.”

turned to leave,

chamber when Alexander stopped her. “Marcus and I are going

restaurant tonight. Join us.”

elder had spoken, she couldn’t refuse. She nodded and went

word.

her leave, my silence deepening. The distance between

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

the Blackwood family at the upscale restaurant. The atmosphere

with unspoken tensions.

we encountered Deputy Minister Harrison and his mate Joyce Harrison in the corridor. The older

without prior notice is indeed

Harrison said politely.

modestly, “Deputy Minister Harrison is a busy official.

your time.”

Harrison waved his hand dismissively. “You flatter me. I’m retiring in two years, so I’m enjoying some leisure

concern. “Is Alpha Marcus in good

his golden eyes, his voice carrying an edge. “I’m doing exceptionally

Harrison followed up carefully. “But I heard you

abroad?”

“It was just an accident, and he did

recover from

Minister Harrison feigned realization. “I

three men were talking, Joyce Harrison walked towards me with a

to apologize. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t

hand, looking at me intently. “There’s nothing to apologize for. There’s always next

affairs. I even mentioned it to my mate before. I didn’t expect you to really be

was taken aback by her familiarity. Suddenly I recalled Deputy Minister

a reason for that? Hearing Joyce address my mother in such