Chapter 62: Unraveling Bonds and Unseen Jealousy

Chapter 62: Unraveling Bonds and Unseen Jealousy

(Elena’s POV)

After a moment, I came back to my senses, my voice dry. “It’s been too long since Ive made lunar healing broth, I’m out of practice.”

The words felt hollow even as I spoke them. Marcus sat there, still holding his untouched ss of moonpetal wine, his golden eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made my skin prickle.

Marcus countered my excuse, stating bluntly, “It’s not that you’re out of practice.”

He dered, “It’s that you don’t want to make it anymore.b” /b

I looked at him with confusion, taken aback by his unusual disy of despondency. In our six years together, I had never witnessed such a side of him. The powerful Alpha Marcus ckwood, showing vulnerability? It seemed impossible.

His shoulders sagged slightly, and there was something almost defeated in his posture. This wasn’t themanding presence I knew.

Despite my surprise, I maintained myposure and saw an opportunity. “I’ll make you the lunar healing. broth.”

Marcus’s eyes flickered with interest.

“But I want something in exchange.” I continued firmly. “Promise me you’ll cease all interference in David’s affairs.”

Marcus gazed at me with a hint of blurry amusement, his lips curving into a sardonic smile. “Is that your only request?”

I nodded without hesitation. “That’s all I want.”

“Fine,” he agreed, his voice carrying that familiar note of authority even in his weakened state.

Determined to hold him ountable, I quickly pulled out my phone and started recording. “Say it again. For the record.”

Marcus chuckled softly, but repeated his promise clearly into the phone. “I, Marcus ckwood, agree to cease all interference in David ckthorne’s affairs.”

I stopped the recording and saved it immediately. This was too important to leave to chance.

As I headed to the Moonhaven Kitchen, I could feel Marcus watching me, lost in thought. His phone buzzed on the bar counter, and I caught a glimpse of Sophia’s name on the screen.

He ignored the messagepletely.

In the kitchen, I prepared the lunar healing broth with practiced efficiency. The familiar motions brought back memories of countless nights fd done this same task, waiting for him to return from pack business or social gatherings

The irony wasn’t lost on me. Here I was, making his favorite remedy onest time before our bond would bbe /b

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severed forever.

Once the restorative lunar broth was ready, I brought it to him on a silver tray. The rich aroma filled the air between us.

“It’s ready,” I announced, setting the bowl before him.

Marcus looked up at me, something unreadable in his expression. “Thank byou/b.”

I turned to leave, but paused at the doorway. “I’ll be sleeping in the Shadow Wing Guest Suite tonight. The Alpha’s Private Chamber is yoursb” /b

The words came out more formal than I intended, but it felt necessary to establish these boundaries.

Marcus stopped me before I could leave. “Elena.”

I turned back, waiting.

“We need to return to the ckwood Ancestral Manor tomorrow,” he reminded me, his voice carrying its usual authority despite his earlier vulnerability.

I acknowledged his reminder with a simple nod. “I understand?

Without another bword/b, I went to the guest suite, leaving him alone with his broth and his thoughts.

The following morning, Marcus and I had breakfast together in tense silence. The events of the previous night hung between us like an invisible wall.

We drove to the ckwood Ancestral Manor in his vehicle, neither of us speaking during the journey. The familiar estate grounds came into view, and I felt the weight of what was toe.

Grace Burton greeted us at the entrance, her warm smile a stark contrast to the tension radiating from both Marcus and me.

“Wee back,” she said, leading bus /btoward the Great Hall.

We entered to find Margaret ckwood and Alexander ckwood already present. Their stern expression told me this wouldn’t be a pleasant conversation

“Grandmother Margaret, Uncle Alexander,” I greeted them respectfully, bowing my head slightly.

Alexander immediately questioned me, his voice sharp with disapproval. “What is this about that childb?/b”

He was referring to the picture of Oliver that had caused such a stir. I could see the anger simmering beneath his controlled exterior.

I remained unflustered, directing him calmly. “You should ask Marcus about that.”

Marcus stepped forward, his voice cool and definitive. “The child is not mine.”

Alexander’s jaw tightened as he admonished his son. “Marcus, you are the heir to the ckwood family. You have responsibilities that extend beyond your personal bdesires/b.”

He continued with growing intensity. “Handle your personal affairs properly. The family’s reputation depends

on it.”

Marcus simply replied, “I will

will.7

As Alexander departed for other pack business, his footsteps echoing in the hall, Margaret summoned me to

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her side.

“Elena, dear,” she said gently, “apany me back to the Meditation Sanctuary. We need to have a private

conversation.”

I followed her through the familiar corridors, my heart heavy with what I knew wasing.

In the sanctuary, Margaret turned to me with sympathetic eyes. “I know Marcus hasn’t appreciated you as he

shouldb./bb” /b

Her words carried genuine regret, band /bI felt a pang of sadness for this woman who had always treated me

kindly.

Tm grateful for all the years of care you’ve given me,” I replied sincerely.

Margaret studied my face carefully. “Are you truly determined to sever your mate bond with Marcus?”

I met her gaze steadily. “Yes, I am.”

Margaret sighed deeply, her shoulders sagging with resignation. b“/bI ept your decision, though it pains me.”

She paused, looking out the window at the estate grounds. “Love cannot be forced, even among mated pairs. I’ve learned that the hard way.”

(Isabe’s POV)

I had been eavesdropping from behind the sanctuary door, and Elena’s words hit me like a physical blow. She was actually nning to sever the mate bond with Marcus? What she told me before was actually true?

bShock /bcoursed through my system. How could she be so audacious? How could she even consider leaving the most powerful Alpha in the Northern Territory?

I emerged from my hiding spot and rushed to find Marcus at the ckwood Golf Course. He was at the Tee

Box, preparing for a swing, but I couldn’t contain myself.

“Marcus!” I called out, my voice shrill with indignation.

He turned, his expression immediately darkening when he saw my agitated state.

“That woman has bewitched you!” I used, pointing dramatically in the direction of the manor. “How dare Elena think she can just leave you? The audacity!”

Marcus’s face transformed into something dangerous. His golden eyes shed with anger as he stepped. toward me.

“Isabe,” his voice was deadly quiet, “where are your manners? Did your education teach you nothing about basic pack etiquette?”

I faltered under his intense stare, but my anger pushed me forward. “But Marcusb, /bshe’s-

“She’s what?” he interrupted, his voice rising. “Elena never cared about insults before, so I didn’t interfere. But I’m warning you now”

ds again”

He moved closer, his Alpha presence overwhelming. “Never let me hear those words

I stared at him in shock, realizing something that made my blood run cold. My cousin might actually be in love with Elena ckwood.

(Sophia’s POV)

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My phone rang just bas /bI was stepping out of the shower, water still dripping from my hair. A half–dressed

werewolf lounged on my bbed/bb, /btrying to touch my body, but I pushed him away as I saw Isabe’s name on the

bscreen/b.

“What is it?” I answered, wrapping a towel around myself.

Isabe’s panicked voice came through the speaker. “Sophia, we have a problem. Elena is nning to sever

her mate bond with Marcus!”

The phone nearly slipped from my wet hands. “What did you say?”

che told Margaret ckwood directly. She’s serious about leaving him!”

“That’s good news.” I said, keeping my tone calm. However, it was confirmed that Elena was indeed Marcus”

mate.

“No!” Isabe eximed, “It seems that Marcus won’t ballow /bher to leaveb! /bI believed he has been obsessed

with her!”

I sank onto the edge of the bed, my mind racing. This changed everything. Elena ckwood was a much bigger obstacle than I had anticipated

From the moment I learned that Elena and Marcus were living together, I knew she was my biggest stumbling

bblock/b. Originally, I thought it was Elena shamelessly pestering him.

But now I was wrong Completely wrong

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