Chapter 6 : Rumors and Revelations Chapter 6 : Rumors and Revelations ( Elena's POV ) The next morning , I woke to Catherine Hayes preparing breakfast in the empty - feeling Moonhaven Kitchen . " Good morning , Luna , " she greeted , concern in her eyes . " Did Marcus return last night ? " Lasked . Catherine shook her head . " The Alpha didn't come back . " I nodded , unsurprised . Probably with Sophia and Oliver again . My phone rang - Patricia . " Elena , " my mother's voice broke with tears . " Please help David . I know you're suffering in that pack , but he's your brother Her words stung . Even she saw my pain . However , she didn't stay on my side . " I mentioned David to Marcus , " I said quietly . " He'll consider it later . " Patricia's sob of relief was audible through the phone . Thank you , Elena . Thank you so much . " She ended the call quickly , as if afraid I might change my mind about asking the Alpha for help . I ate my breakfast in silence , the weight of my family's expectations heavy on my shoulders . Returning to the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute at noon , I found an unusual commotion in the main corridor . Sophia stood surrounded by pack nurses , distributing expensive moonstone jewelry from an elegant gift box . " These are from Alpha Marcus , " she announced with a radiant smile . " He wanted to show appreciation for everyone's hard work . " The nurses gossiped excitedly around her . " The Alpha is so generous ! " " Sophia is so lucky to have his attention . " " They make such a perfect couple ." My chest tightened as I watched the scene unfold . Sophia spotted me and approached with a knowing smile . " Elena , I have something for you too . " She extended a delicate moonstone pendant , its surface gleaming with ethereal light . The nurses watched expectantly . Refusing would create unnecessary drama and disrupt pack harmony . " Thank you , " I said curtly , accepting the gift . I retreated to my office immediately , tossing the jewelry into a drawer without a second glanc Sophia followed me into the office , closing the door behind her . Chapter 6 Rumors and Re " You and Marcus aren't very close as mates , are you ? " she asked with feigned concern . " That's not your business , I replied tersely . Sophia's expression shifted to mock regret . " I feel terrible about last night . Marcus stayed up all night caring for Oliver's fever . " My hands clenched involuntarily . " He's such a natural father figure , " she continued sweetly . " Did you know he's planning to have Margaret Blackwood adopt Oliver into the Blackwood lineage ? " The words hit me like a physical blow . Marcus was considering formally bringing Oliver into his family bloodline . Nurse Rachel knocked on the door. " Healer Sophia , you're needed for a patient consultation . " Sophia left with a triumphant glance , leaving me to grapple with the implications of her revelation . I sat alone in my office , mocking my own reaction . Why did I still care about Marcus's decisions ? My phone buzzed with a text from Marcus : " I can find a lawyer for you , depending on your performance ." I stared at the message , confused . Performance ? What performance ? Did he mean I should quickly sever our mate bond to make way for Sophia and Oliver ? After a long silence , I replied simply : " Okay " ( Marcus's POV ) Upon receiving Elena's reply , I immediately instructed Amber Stone to investigate David's detention at the Territorial Enforcement Station . Minutes later , my mother Victoria Blackwood stormed into my Alpha's Command Chamber without announcement . " Marcus ! " she snapped , slamming a tablet onto my desk . " Explain this ! " The screen displayed a photo of me with Sophia and Oliver from Crescent Ridge Academy . The image was trending across werewolf social media platforms . " Secret Alpha Heir ? " read one headline . " Marcus Blackwood's Hidden Family ? " proclaimed another . "The rumors are spreading like wildfire . Victoria continued furiously . The entire werewolf community is gossiping about your supposed secret child . " I studied the photo with growing irritation . " Oliver is not my son . " Victoria's expression softened slightly with relief . " Then sever your mate bond with Elena immediately , since you don't love her and had no pups . Mark a more suitable Luna from a prominent werewolf family . " " My mate bond affairs are not your concern ," I said coldly . Victoria's frustration exploded . " Elena will see these rumors too ! " " She won't care , " I replied flatly . Victoria stared at me in exasperation . " Clean up this mess yourself ! " Chapter 6 Rumors and Re She stormed out , leaving me alone with the trending gossip . I immediately contacted my public relations team to remove the related discussions from all werewolf social media platforms . ( Elena's POV ) I spent the afternoon occupied with complex healing sessions , unaware of the online buzz circulating through the werewolf community . By the time I emerged from the healing chambers in the late afternoon , exhaustion weighed heavily on my shoulders . I removed my healing robes and rubbed my stiff neck as I returned to my office . Subconsciously raising my head , I found the Alpha's tall figure standing at my office door . I raised my head in confusion , meeting Marcus's intense golden gaze . " Alpha , is there something I can help you with ? " Marcus studied me with those piercing eyes . " Have you seen any news today ? " I frowned , genuinely puzzled by his question , " News ? What kind of news ? " He stared at me for a long moment , his expression unreadable . " Nothing , " he said finally , turning to leave . " Wait . " I stepped forward quickly . " Thank you for finding a lawyer for David . I really appreciate it . " Marcus paused , his broad shoulders tensing slightly " When you have time , I'll give you the mate bond severance agreement to sign , " I continued . Before I could finish my sentence , Sophia appeared from around the corner . She slipped her arm through Marcus's with practiced intimacy , deliberately asserting her claim in front of me . Comments Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!