Vote 78 Chapter 13 Confrontation Chapter 13 : Confrontation and Revelation Chapter 13 : Confrontation and Revelation ( Elena's POV ) A tall , well - built Alpha leaned against his black sedan , smoking a cigarette . The blue white smoke blurred his face , but his deep golden eyes swept over the men's coat draped over my body , inscrutable . Nathan instinctively glanced at me , then turned to Marcus . " Alpha Marcus , are you waiting for someone ? " The thought that Marcus might be waiting for me seemed absurd . Why would he care about my whereabouts after orchestrating tonight's humiliation ? Marcus raised his head , exhaled smoke , and crushed the cigarette under his foot . His gaze turned cold as he looked at Nathan . " Young Master Sterling , do you enjoy meddling in other people's business so much ? " The four words " meddling in other people's business " hit my heart like a hammer . My lips went pale as the realization struck me like lightning . Tonight's scheme orchestrated by Sophia might truly have been Marcus's idea . The thought made run cold , my hands and feet freezing . blood Nathan noticed my distress and narrowed his eyes , turning to Marcus . " How is saving a damsel in distress considered meddling ? " Marcus frowned , and just as Nathan was about to say more , I weakly pulled at his sleeve . " Big Brother Nathan , please take me home ." I couldn't bear to hear any more . The betrayal cut too deep . Sensing my trembling , Nathan agreed without further argument with Marcus . As we were about to leave , Marcus called out coldly . " Elena . " I stiffened . He never called my name in public , always avoiding acknowledgment of our mate bond . Confused by his sudden change , I hesitated . What game was he playing now ? " Didn't you hear me calling you ? " he demanded impatiently . The bandaged wound on my palm reopened slightly from my clenched fist . Suppressing my pain , I turned back numbly . " Alpha Marcus , what is it ? " " Come here , " he commanded . When I hesitated , he added threateningly . " Don't make me say it twice " I apologized to Nathan , who understood my predicament . He whispered that I could contact him anytime before leaving . I I walked heavily toward Marcus , each step feeling like I was walking to my execution Marcus asked with narrowed eyes . " Are you so eager to betray our mate bond ? " Chute 13 Gorditation His gaze fixed on the swelling at the corner of my mouth , frowning . " What happened ? " I laughed bitterly , my eyes reddening " What happened? Shouldn't Alpha Marcus know better than mas Detecting my sarcasm , Marcus's displeasure flashed . He seemed especially irritated by the other man's cost wore He yanked it off , revealing the disheveled state beneath . Marcus froze , his expression turning cold " Who did this ? " I felt my nose sting with unshed tears . I pulled out the crumpled document from my bag and throw it at him forcefully " Isn't this your scheme , instructing Sophia to trick me into attending that dinner , to humiliate met Marcus's gaze swept over the document on the ground , frowning My suppressed grievances finally exploded . " Marcus , if you truly despise me so much , we can sever our mate bond anytime . Why do you need others to insult me ! " Marcus remained silent , just staring at me . The silence was more damning than any accusation I turned to leave , afraid I might suffocate if I stayed another second . " Elena , if you dare leave , I'll withdraw the lawyer defending your brother , " Marcus threatened My steps froze , my fists clenching tighter . David's fate hung in the balance of my compliance Seeing I hadn't turned back , he sneered and blocked my escape route . " If you're thinking of asking Young Master Sterling for help , that's impossible . The Sterling family can't interfere with my affairs . " My emotions completely collapsed , my voice becoming hoarse and choked . " Marcus , what exactly do you want ! " He casually threw Nathan's coat into a trash bin . He removed his own suit jacket and walked toward me . Before I could react , his coat covered me from above . Despite my resistance , he forcibly brought me to the Car ( Marcus's POV ) Amber Stone , the driver , turned and nodded respectfully . " Luna Elena . " Elena looked dazed , quickly turning to stare blankly out the window . I glanced at her and signaled Amber to drive . When we arrived at Moonhaven Estate , Elena quickly got out and rushed toward the Residential Tower . didn't hurry to get out , instructing Amber . " Investigate what happened tonight " Back in the Master Suite , Elena hurried into the bedroom . When I entered and found the coat on the floor, I loosened my tie with a gloomy expression . I walked to the bedroom door and found it locked from inside . ( Elena's POV ) The next day , I emerged from the bedroom to find Catherine Hayes had prepared breakfast Chapter 13 Confrontuction " Luna Elena , you're up . By the way , before leaving this morning , the Alpha asked me to tell you not to go to the institute today and to rest well ." I frowned , wondering if he was trying to prevent me from confronting Sophia . ( Marcus's POV ) At the institute , I had just received Amber's report about the incident in the private room , and then , Sophia called mo . Sophia pretended concern , claiming she had sent Elena to handle the territorial project . " But the officials said they never saw her , " I asked why she had sent Elena , Sophia tearfully explained she lacked experience and feared making mistakes . The pieces were falling into place , and my wolf Logan snarled with protective rage . ( Elena's POV ) Despite being told to rest , I returned to the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute at noon . I couldn't let Sophia's scheme go unchallenged . Sophia approached me with feigned concern . " Healer Elena , why didn't you attend the dinner last night ? The territorial officials waited for you so long . Where did you- " SLAPI I backhanded her across the face . The pack nurses at the station were shocked . Elena had always been gentle and had never been seen acting violently . Yet this was the second time she had struck Sophia . " Wasn't last night's incident deliberately arranged by you ? What are you pretending now ? " I stared at her expressionlessly . Sophia covered her struck cheek , enduring the pain with a pitiful expression . " Healer Elena , I don't know what you're talking about . Are you misunderstanding something ? " Comments Watch videos get points ( 0/10 ) > Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!