After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

100: The Unraveling of Deception

Chapter 100. The Unraveling of Deception

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

Sophia's sudden embrace caughtcompletely off guard. Her arms wrapped arounddesperately her tears

soaking through my shirt

Elena watched this scene expressionlessly, offering only a faint smile. It seems | should give you two some

space”

Before Sophia could speak, | pulled her out of my embrace and walked towards Elena “Go hand wait for

me

Elena left without a word, her footsteps echoing in the corridor. Sophia bit her lip and stepped in front of me

trying to block my gaze.

“Marcus, please intercede with Margaret Blackwood,” she pleaded, “Don’t let them transferfrom the

institute”

She reached out to grab my arm, but | suddenly shook her off. The force sent her stumbling backward.

Sophia stared at me, stunned and hurt by the coldness in my eyes. “Marcus?”

“I know about your relationship with Nathan Sterling,” | said, my voice cutting through the air like ice

Her face paled instantly. “What are you talking about?”

The Crimson Moonrise Hotel,” | continued relentlessly. “Your repeated meetings in the sroom. Amber Stone

recovered the surveillance footage”

Sophia’s composure crumbled completely. She collapsed at my feet, tears streaming down her t

“Nathan forced me!” she cried desperately. “He threatened to harm Oliver if | didn’t cooperate

| stared down at her, disbelief and disillusionment washing over me. “You're still lying

“Im not lying” she insisted, grabbing at my legs

“I know you deliberately switched the room numbers in the Lunar Sleep Research Project,” | said coldly. “You

framed Elena so Nathan could play the hero”

Sophia's face went white as snow. Her mouth opened and closed soundlessly

*Tve been unwilling to believe you were capable of such deception,” | admitted, pain creeping into my voice

“Despite suspecting your actions for months.”

| turned away from her, unable to look at her tear-stained face. “I indulged you out of obligation to our past

relationship. Guilt over my arranged mating to Elena”

“Marcus, please-

“| felt responsible for your misfortunes,” | continued. “I tried to compensate you and Oliver, even at Elena’s

expense.”

Sophia crawled closer, her hands reaching for| only wanted to scare Elena! | never intended real harm!”

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“I knew you created difficulties for Elena at the institute,” | said, my voice hollow. “I assumed my mate would

understand and forgive me.”

| finally looked down at her. “But the situation spiraled out of control.”

“I was desperate!” Sophia sobbed. 1 just wanted your attention!”

“What about David and Elena’s parents?” | demanded, my voice sharp as a blade.

Sophia's eyes widened in terror. “I had nothing to do with those Incidents! | swear!”

| studied her face for a long moment, searching for deception. After contemplating, | summoned my Elite Guards

through the intercom.

“You'll be transferred to the Shadowmere Private Healing Sanctuary,” | informed her. “Don’t contactagain.”

Sophia's face crumpled with despair. “Marcus, no-

“I'll arrange for Oliver to be sent to you after you've recovered,” | added coldly.

The guards entered and helped Sophia to her feet. She looked back atwith broken eyes as they escorted her

away.

Two days later, | was discharged from the healing facility unexpectedly. Upon returning to Moonhaven Estate, |

felt relieved to see Elena's shoes and bag in the entryway.

She was home.

| noticed a calendar on the side table with five dates circled in red. None of them seemed significant to me.

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

| emerged from the Master Suite, phone pressed to my ear. “Yes, | understand. Tomorrow at two

| was visibly startled to see Marcus standing in the hallway.

“Who was that?” he asked.

“Just... someone about selling my car,” | said quickly.

Marcus frowned. “You're selling your Midnight Shadow BMW?”

“I need a new one,” | explained, avoiding his gaze.

“I'll buy you a car instead, he said firmly. “It's my duty to provide for my mate.”

When | hesitated, Marcus preemptively raised his hand. “Don’t mention severing our mate bond.”

| looked at him with surprise, then smiled mischievously. Fine. | want five million.”

To my shock, Marcus immediately pulled out his phone. “Amber Stone, transfer five million to Elena's

account.”

“Do you need more?” he asked casually.

| stared at him, taken aback by his immediate compliance. “I... Hhave to meet the car buyer.”

I quickly left, claiming urgency/Marcus watchedgo, a pleased expression on his face.

| sold my BMW at a ridiculously low price, amused by my unexpected windfall. Five million dollars for agreeing

not to mention bond severance.

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Marcus Blackwood was certainly generous when it suited him.

(Sophia Rivers’ POV)

| left the healing facility in a daze, unable to believe Marcus’s coldness. Back in my car, | gripped the steering

wheel until my knuckles turned white.

| wouldn't concede defeat to Elena. Not yet.

Isabella Blackwood metat the Moonlight Wellness Spa, her face troubled. “I can’t stop thinking about

Adrian Whitmore.”

“Still bothered by Elena’s connection to him?” | asked, settling into the plush chair.

Isabella nodded miserably. “She has everything | want. Marcus, Adrian’s attention, everyone's sympathy.”

| leaned forward, an idea forming. “What if Elena were to sever her mate bond with Marcus and leave the

Northern Territory?”

Isabella’s eyes widened. “Then she wouldn't be an obstacle to my pursuit of Adrian.”

“Exactly,” | smiled. “She'd be out of your way permanently.”

“But how could Elena sever her mate bond with my cousin?” Isabella protested. “She specifically cto mate

with him!”

“Specifically?” | was stunned by her choice of words.

Isabella explained eagerly. “My mother Diana toldthat Margaret Blackwood accepted Elena because she had

saved Marcus's life as a child.”

My blood ran cold. “Saved his life?”

“There was a k¥**ktkkg attempt on Marcus when he was young, Isabella continued. “Elena re

somehow.”

him

The revelation hitlike a physical blow. Elena hadn’t just been chosen randomly-she had a history with

Marcus that predated everything.

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