Chapter 14 : Confrontation and Consequences . Chapter 14 : Confrontation and Consequences ( Elena's POV ) I stood in the institute corridor , my voice cutting through the air like a silver blade " You made me go to a business dinner , tricked me into someone else's private room , and even had them force moonlight wine on me and drug met My eyes locked onto Sophia's face , watching for any c *** k in her facade . Healer Sophia's methods are truly despicable " The pack nurses gathered around us whispered among themselves , their voices rising in disbelief I could hear fragments of their conversations . " Did Elena really say that ? " " Sophia would never do such a thing ... Sophia's face changed slightly , but she quickly composed herself . " Healer Elena . I don't know what you're talking about . There must be some misunderstanding . " I pulled out my phone , scrolling to the message thread from yesterday . " Here's the false room information you sent me last night ." I held the screen toward the growing crowd . " I can have the territorial officials verify the truth . They'll confirm no business dinner was scheduled . " Sophia's eyes darted around nervously as she realized her lie was crumbling . Then she spotted someone approaching from down the corridor . Her expression shifted to desperation . She suddenly grabbed my hand , trying to force it toward her face " Elena , please don't hit me again ! " she cried out loudly . " It was all a misunderstanding ! I must have read the room number wrong ! " I tried to pull my hand away , confused by her sudden change in tactics . " What are you doing ? " But Sophia had already positioned herself near the staircase . As I yanked my hand back , she deliberately threw herself down the steps . The sound of her body hitting the concrete echoed through the corridor . Everyone gasped in shock . Pack Nurse Rachel rushed forward . " Someone call for emergency healing ! " Other healers gathered around Sophia's crumpled form at the bottom of the stairs . I stood frozen at the top . my hand still extended from where she'd grabbed it . Director Henry Baker arrived with several institute leaders just as Sophia was being helped up . Blood trickled from a cut on her forehead . "What happened here ?" Director Henry Baker demanded , his eyes moving between me and Sophia . " Elena pushed her down the stairs ! " one of the witnesses exclaimed . " I saw it with my own eyes ! " Chapter 14. Confrontation . I opened my mouth to explain , but the words felt useless . I didn't push her . She threw herself down Director Henry Baker's expression filled with disappointment . " Elena , Ive always thought highly of you during your three years of service here . " He shook his head sadly . " I never expected you to commit such an error . " The accusation hit me like a physical blow . I remained silent , knowing any explanation would be futile at this point But I resolved not to remain passive this time . I wouldn't let Sophia's schemes destroy me without a fight The incident spread through the institute like wildfire . Within an hour , everyone knew about the supposed attack . Director Henry Baker called me into his office later that afternoon . " To protect the facility's reputation , I'm forced to temporarily suspend you from your duties " I nodded numbly , accepting the inevitable consequence of Sophia's manipulation . As I left the director's office , a familiar figure appeared in the hallway . Marcus stood near the emergency stairwell , his golden eyes burning with anger . He immediately grabbed my wrist and dragged me into the stairwell . The door slammed shut behind us " Why did you provoke Sophia despite my previous warnings ? " he demanded , his Alpha authority radiating through the small space . His grip on my wrist tightened painfully . " Do my words mean nothing to you ? " I met his gaze defiantly . " It was Sophia who provoked me , not the other way around . " Marcus's expression turned cold . " What reason could Sophia possibly have to provoke you ? " I couldn't provide a clear answer , though I suspected it was related to Marcus himself . The truth about our mate bond hung between us like a dangerous secret " Let's sever our mate bond ," I said quietly . " Then I won't constantly bear false accusations " Marcus's expression darkened dangerously . His wolf's presence pressed against my consciousness through our bond . " Stop threatening me with severing our bond ," he warned , his voice dropping to a menacing whisper . " Such threats have no effect on me . " He released my wrist and stepped back . " Take care of yourself , Elena . " The ominous tone in his voice sent chills down my spine as he left me alone in the stairwell ( Sophia's POV ) Marcus entered my recovery room an hour later . I weakly sat up in the medical bed , wincing from my carefully orchestrated injuries . " Marcus , you came ," I said softly , my voice trembling with manufactured vulnerability . He sat in the accompanying chair , his tall and broad figure commanding even in the environment . His well - tailored suit emphasized his powerful Alpha presence . medical Chapter 14 Confrontation Looking at him now , I couldn't help but remember our college days . He'd been the campus heartthrob who pampered me for three years , We'd been so close to completing the mating bond . The memory filled me with regret and unwillingness " About the business dinner incident . " Marcus said , his voice carefully controlled . Tell me what really happened ." I forced tears to well up in my eyes . It was my mistake in reading the wrong room number , I accept any treatment from Elena as deserved . Marcus's expression remained complex as he studied my face . Tl handle this matter " Though he assured me of his support , I noticed his attitude toward me had been different since my return from abroad . I knew he was disgusted by the fact that I'd had another werewolf's pup . The knowledge ate at me like poison ( Elena's POV ) I discovered something that confirmed my suspicions . The staircase surveillance camera had conveniently malfunctioned during the incident . Sophia had tampered with it in advance . Every detail of her scheme had been carefully planned . After some hesitation , I sent a message through my phone to someone I hadn't contacted in months . For two days , Marcus didn't return to Moonhaven Estate . His absence felt both relieving and ominous . Catherine Hayes noticed many of my clothes were missing from the wardrobe . " want your brother to go to The meaning behind Marcus's earlier warning to " take care of myself " suddenly became clear . This was his retaliation . " Regardless of Marcus's affairs with other she wolves , Richard continued , ' as his mate , you have the obligation to manage him ! " He didn't give me a chance to refuse before hanging up the phone . After taking a deep breath , I called Marcus's number . But it wasn't his voice that answered . " Hello ? How do you have the Alpha's number ? " Sophia's voice came through the speak My blood ran cold . " Where is Alpha Marcus ? " Chapter 14 Confrentation " He's still sleeping , " Sophia replied with obvious satisfaction . " I can relay a message if you'd like . "I need to speak with Alpha Marcus directly ," I said coldly . Sophia's tone turned condescending . " I could relay the message instead " " Wait until you have the authority to represent him , " I replied leily and hung up the phone . Comments Watch videos get points ( 0/10 ) > Vo Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!