MainNovelChapter 37: The Weight of Silence
Chapter 37: The Weight of Silence
(Sophia’s POV)
| stood in the hospital corridor, my fingers trembling as | typed the message to Elena. The photo showed
Marcus sitting beside Oliver's bed, his hand gently stroking the child’s hair.
“Healer Elena, Marcus is withand the child, so he won't be coming to your family gathering. Don’t wait in
vain.”
| hit send and waited. Minutes passed without a reply from Elena.
A satisfied smile spread across my face. My plan had worked perfectly. Marcus was here withinstead of
celebrating with her pathetic family.
The recovery ward door opened, and Marcus emerged quietly. | quickly hid my phone behind my back and
greeted him with my brightest smile.
“Is Oliver still asleep?” | asked softly.
Marcus nodded. “He's resting peacefully now.”
My heart sank as he continued. “I have other pack matters to attend to. | should leave soon.”
Panic shot through me. He couldn’t leave now. Not when | had worked so hard to keep him away from Elena.
“Marcus, you should wait for Oliver to wake up. He'll be frightened if you're not
1 grabbed his arm desperately
here.”
My voice cracked with emotion. “Please stay with me. We could return to the way we were before.”
(Marcus's POV)
Sophia's pleading eyes brought back memories of our past. Ten years of shared history weighed heavily on
my conscience.
| felt guilty about Margaret Blackwood'’s interference that had sent Sophia away. Her pregnancy with Oliver had
been a consequence of my grandmother's cruel manipulation.
But as | looked at Sophia now, | wondered if my feelings were genuine love or merely guilt. She had been my
companion for a decade, yet something felt different.
Sophia stepped closer and wrapped her arms around me. She pressed her face against my chest, trying to evoke
the intimacy we once shared.
| felt nothing but calmness. The passionate connection that once existed between us had faded completely.
Gently, | removed her arms from around me. “Sophia, | can only help you and Oliver as a friend now.”
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| watched Marcus walk away, shock and resentment flooding through me. His rejection cut deeper than any
physical wound.
The realization hitlike a crushing blow. His love had shifted away fromcompletely.
Chapter 37: The Weight of
How could this happen? After everything we had shared, after all my sacrifices, he was choosing that
she-wolf over me.
My hands clenched into fists as hatred burned in my chest. Elena had stolen what rightfully belonged to me.
(Elena’s POV)
The evening air was cool as David walkedto the entrance of the Blackthorne Family Grounds. The disastrous
birthday celebration weighed heavily on both our minds.
“David, I'm sorry for ruining your birthday,” | said quietly.
David remained unusually silent. His jaw was tense, and he seemed to be struggling with something he wanted
to say.
The sound of an approaching engine made us both look up. A black Rolls-Royce with the license plate Territory-
1111 pulled up outside the gates..
Marcus stepped out of the vehicle, his commanding presence immediately filling the space around us. (David's
POV)
| watched Marcus approach with barely concealed anger. The photos and messages from Sophia were burned
into my memory.
This man had betrayed my sister. He had chosen to be with another she-wolf instead of honoring his
commitment to Elena.
Marcus stopped before us and pulled out an elegant gift box. “David, this is a belated birthday present. |
apologize for missing your celebration.”
| refused to take the box. “My birthday has already passed. | don’t need your compensation.”
Elena looked surprised by my mature response. She had expectedto be excited about receiving a gift from
the powerful Alpha.
Marcus didn’t insist. “You can contactlater through Amber Stone if you change your mind.”
He reached for Elena’s wrist and began leading her toward the car. | watched them leave, my heart breaking for
my sister.
She had no idea about Marcus's betrayal. She didn’t know that he had been with Sophia and Oliver instead of
coming to our family gathering.
| pulled out Elena’s phone, which | had kept after seeing the messages. With determined fingers, | deleted the
entire chat history from Sophia.
My sister deserved better than this unfaithful mate. | would protect her from this pain, and | would make Sophia
pay for her manipulation.
(Elena’s POV)
The ride back to Moonhaven Estate passed in complete silence. | didn’t ask Marcus why he had been la
His phone rang, and he answered a pack business call. The conversation was brief and professional.
After ending the call, Marcus’ turned to me. “I was delayed by an emergency at the institute.”
| simply nodded. “I understand.”
Chapter 37 The Wight of
Marcus studied my face carefully. “Do you have any other questions about my absence?”
| replied with subtle sarcasm. “I understand that you're busy with pack affairs, Alpha Marcus.”
His golden eyes noticed the wine stain on my pants. His expression darkened slightly, but he didn’t comment
(Marcus's POV)
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contemplating the evening's events.
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The silence between Elena andfelt heavier than usual. Something had shifted.
(Elena’s POV)
The next morning, | woke up late on the weekend and prepared to meet Nathan Sterling for lunch. As | headed
toward the door, Catherine Hayes stopped me.
“Luna Elena, Alpha Marcus wants you to have this,” she said, offeringa sleek black gold card with Marcus's
initials embossed on the surface.
| recognized it immediately. It was an unlimited spending card, one of only a few in the Northern Territory.
“Why is he givingthis?” | asked.
Catherine smiled warmly. “Alpha Marcus wants you to use it for anything you need. As his mate, his
resources are yours to use.”
| stared at the card in silence. In our
six years of mating, | had fois] spent
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Was this another test? Another way to judge my motives?
| declined the card gently. “I have my own money, Catherine. | don’t need his.”
Catherine insisted. “But Luna, as mates, what’s’his is naturally yours.”
| smiled sadly at her innocent understanding of our relationship. “Catherine, you don’t understand. He is him,
and | am me.”
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