After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 8

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tensions

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tensions

(Elena’s POV)

“Marcus!” she said brightly, then feigned surprise at seeing me. “Oh, Elena! I didn’t know you two were

acquainted.”

I stared at Marcus and said. “No, we are not.”

Her voice carried false sweetness as she continued. “I could introduce you properly. This is Alpha Marcus

Blackwood, one of the most powerful leaders in the Northern Territory.”

The pack nurses gathered nearby, their eyes filled with envy as they watched Sophia’s casual familiarity with the Alpha.

“She’s so lucky,” one whispered.

“Imagine having connections to someone that influential, another murmured.

They had no idea I was Marcus’s actual Luna. To them, Sophia was the privileged one with access to the Alpha’s inner circle.

Marcus’s attention focused entirely on me, his wolf Logan stirring restlessly within him. He seemed to have

heard only Sophia’s words about us not being close as mates.

“I was merely discussing some pack matters with the Alpha,” I replied coolly. “I couldn’t claim any familiarity”

Marcus’s expression turned glacial, his Alpha authority radiating displeasure that made the nearby nurses

step back instinctively.

Sophia, oblivious to the underlying tension crackling between us, smiled brightly.

“If you need any help with pack issues, I’d be happy to assist,” she offered generously. “Marcus is usually quite cold toward other she–wolves, but he might make an exception.”

That won’t be necessary,” I declined firmly.

I turned and walked back toward my office, needing distance from the painful scene.

left, I heard Sophia’s voice through the

with those pack matters?” she

silver.

footsteps echoed as he walked away, leaving his cruel

caught every word. The hurt

a history of territorial disputes and fights, but

understand what had

was grateful for Marcus’s help, but hearing him dismiss my family

members were nothing but

Chapter 7: Unspoken Tens

(Sophia’s POV)

office, Marcus glanced at her door with an

expression.

between Marcus and Elena was far

the role of

his harsh words about Elena. I deliberately spoke louder, ensuring

keep your distance from such people,” I said,

situation.

you accompany me to pick up Oliver from Crescent Ridge Academy? We could have

“Have you seen

realizing my orchestrated attempt to create scandal linking Oliver, Marcus, and me as a

by

revelation made me understand that Marcus’s feelings

my voice trembling slightly. Tm so sorry for involving you in

everything.” Marcus stated firmly. “He’s not my son. I’ve hired a pack nanny to handle the

underlying message about boundaries and reluctantly agreed. “Of course, Marcus. Whatever

Marcus left, rage exploded within me. I swept the

across the floor.

I

private investigator.

to dig deeper into Elena’s

(Elena’s POV)

evening, I finished my healing duties at the institute and

in the Great Hall. His suit jacket and tie were

the Shadow Gate Foyer, surprised by his presence. He hadn’t been home to our shared

much lately.

senses. He turned off

eaten.”

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