Chapter 33: Unspoken Bonds

Chapter 33: Unspoken Bonds

(Elena’s POV)

Night fell, the territory lights twinkling outside the window. I sat cross–legged on the bed, organizing healing protocols for the next day in my notebook when my phone rang.

David Blackthorne’s name flashed on the screen. I answered, and before I could speak, his boisterous voice

came through.

“Sis! Have you forgotten? My birthday is the day after tomorrow! Are you and Alpha Marcus coming?”

I paused, glancing at the date: June 10th. Time really flew by without notice.

I assured David that I hadn’t forgotten, but couldn’t guarantee if Marcus would come. David was about to say something when I heard Patricia’s voice in the background, grabbing the phone.

“Elena, you and Marcus must attend his birthday party,” Patricia insisted with her usual demanding tone.

David snatched the phone back quickly. “Ignore Mom. Your presence is enough for me.”

I agreed softly, feeling warmth at my brother’s understanding. After ending the call, I stared at the screen, lost

in thought.

I hadn’t celebrated my own birthday since I was eight, but I didn’t want to disappoint David.

Because of the tense relationship with Marcus, I didn’t use our mate bond to communicate. I sent a message

to Marcus about David’s birthday, carefully editing it to avoid sounding too deliberate. The message

remained unanswered after several minutes.

I set aside my phone and continued working on my protocols.

The next morning, I walked into the Great Hall and saw Marcus sitting at the table reading a magazine.

Catherine Hayes was off duty today.

I approached him cautiously. “When did you return?”

Marcus didn’t look up from his reading. “Last night.”

see my message?” I asked,

it,” he replied, turning a

you come to David’s birthday?” The question felt heavier than it

looked up, his golden eyes studying my face. “Do you want me to

the question back

another page with deliberate slowness.

heart sink. His non–answer was answer

to leave, Marcus

see him gesturing toward the breakfast spread on the table. “I prepared this

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toward the Shadow Archives, leaving me staring at

recent behavior. The gesture felt

breakfast, my mind spinning

(Marcus’s POV)

i emerged from the Shadow Archives an hour later, I noticed the breakfast

cold.

I stared at the wasted food. I threw it

necessary.

didn’t know how to appreciate others‘ efforts. The thought irritated

(Elena’s POV)

a complex brain tumor removal. When I emerged at noon, the patient’s family rushed toward me

successful,” I announced, watching relief flood their

my hands gratefully. “Thank you, Healer Elena. You saved my mother’s

chamber, running

and down, her eyes full of

one.”

hear Isabella belittle me in front of others.

say Healer Elena is desperate?” one of the pack

don’t know…” the other nurse replied, but both quickly returned to their posts when they

smugly. “What, you also know you’re ashamed? If you knew this, why bother in

withdrew my gaze and said indifferently, “Miss Blackwood, are you here to

know you and

as the innocent

break up with Sophia, you rushed up to flatter him and pester him! Now that Sophia is back in the territory, if you know what’s good for you,

in shock. “Her cousin?

Elena was

Alpha Marcus and Healer Elena. It turns

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