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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.”

darkness. The implications were becoming clearer with

revelation.

change in demeanor immediately. “I had forgotten

up. Did someone

question

She stepped into the Great Hall, her presence immediately shifting the

green eyes finding mine before she glanced away. The tension from our earlier. confrontation still lingered

Alexander with a

remaining silent. The weight of

focused on chess at the moment, looked up with

Shadows

there are any available spots

reservation.”

and turned to leave, her footsteps

was about to return to her chamber when Alexander stopped her. “Marcus

restaurant tonight. Join us.”

refuse. She nodded and went back to her room without

word.

my silence deepening. The distance between us felt

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

family at the upscale restaurant. The atmosphere was

with unspoken tensions.

encountered Deputy Minister Harrison and his mate Joyce Harrison in

prior notice is

Harrison said politely.

Harrison is a busy official. I wouldn’t

your time.”

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

concern. “Is Alpha Marcus

narrowed his golden eyes, his voice carrying

up carefully. “But I heard you were seriously injured and

abroad?”

could answer, Alexander calmly explained, “It was just an accident, and he did

recover from the

Minister Harrison feigned

Joyce Harrison walked towards me with a warm smile. Her eyes held

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

“There’s nothing

mentioned it to my mate before. I didn’t expect

Minister Harrison’s comment about my resembling Dorothea more

address my mother in such a