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.”

expression deepened with a hint of darkness. The implications were becoming clearer with

revelation.

change in demeanor immediately. “I had forgotten about

up. Did someone mention something

dismissed the question with

finished speaking, Elena returned from outside. She stepped into the Great Hall, her

she glanced away. The tension from our earlier. confrontation

she greeted Alexander with

eyes lowered, remaining silent. The weight of our unresolved conflict pressed down

chess at the moment, looked up with sudden decision.

Shadows

any available spots at the dining establishment. If there

reservation.”

to leave,

about to return to her chamber when Alexander stopped her. “Marcus and I

restaurant tonight. Join us.”

her elder had spoken, she couldn’t refuse. She nodded and went back to her room

word.

watched her leave, my silence deepening. The distance

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

dined with the Blackwood family at the upscale restaurant. The

with unspoken tensions.

Harrison and his mate Joyce Harrison in

Riverside City without prior notice is indeed

Harrison said politely.

Harrison is a busy official. I wouldn’t dare to impose

your time.”

I’m retiring in two years,

with concern. “Is Alpha Marcus in

voice carrying an edge. “I’m doing exceptionally

Minister Harrison followed up carefully. “But I heard you were seriously

abroad?”

“It was just an accident, and

from the

feigned realization. “I

talking, Joyce Harrison walked towards me with

“I’m so sorry I couldn’t attend your birthday

held my 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

Minister Harrison’s comment about my resembling Dorothea more

there be a reason for that? Hearing Joyce address my