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Chapter 35: Family Expectations

Chapter 35: Family Expectations

(Elena’s POV)

“Who is this?” Nathan Sterling’s gaze fell on David sitting across from me.

I smiled warmly. “This is my younger brother, David,”

Nathan extended his hand for a handshake. “My name is Nathan. I’m your sister’s friend.”

David shook his hand awkwardly. He looked uncomfortable being treated with such respect for the first time.

“I owe Elena a meal from our previous encounter,” Nathan said casually.

I had almost forgotten about it. “Oh, that’s really not necessary.”

“I insist,” Nathan replied with a gentle smile. “Are you free this weekend? When you’re not busy with your healing duties at the institute?”

I considered my schedule. “Saturday evening should work.”

“Perfect. I’ll make reservations somewhere nice.”

After Nathan left, David watched him go with curious eyes.

“He likes you,” David said bluntly.

I shook my head. “We’ve known each other since our healing academy days. If Nathan was interested, he

would have made his intentions clear already.”

David grinned mischievously. “Everyone always said we don’t look like siblings. I didn’t inherit half of your

beauty.”

I paused, studying David’s face. He resembled our mother Patricia with her sharp features and dark eyes.

parent particularly. The thought briefly crossed

I quickly dismissed it.

must have inherited traits from distant relatives in our pack lineage.

families.

the Blackthorne Family Grounds, I returned to Moonhaven

PM.

to find Marcus sitting on the sofa in the Great Hall. He looked up from his tablet as

been returning to our shared territory

“Alpha Marcus probably doesn’t concern himself with

his mate’s schedule.”

toward the stairs. “What time is tomorrow night’s

turned back, surprised.

would consider it,” he replied

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“Seven PM,” I confirmed.

my mind spinning with confusion. Marcus

I slept peacefully without the tension

and I

uneasy. It had been so long

his mouth with his napkin. “Proceed to the gathering this evening without waiting for me. Pack business might delay

Consortium headquarters, leaving me deep in thought

Institute, I approached Director Henry

prepare for my brother’s birthday gathering,”

course, Elena. Take all the time you need,” he

system, notifying her of the

whether

would attend his son’s birthday celebration. He excitedly called all our

our family’s connection to the powerful Shadow Moon

modest pack. “Richard, we agreed to keep

is Marcus’s legally recognized mate, regardless of any

mate bond with Marcus would devastate David’s future prospects within

of the Blackthorne Family Grounds. Finally, I understood

me warmly. The

cover up their previous discussion.

Alpha

whether