Chapter 8 : Desire and Dominance Chapter 8 : Desire and Dominance ( Elena's POV ) As I tried to stop him , he chuckled darkly . " I don't think I've ever wanted you in the kitchen before , he murmured , voice rough with meaning . His words sent an involuntary shiver down my spine - reminding me of my past with Marcus . Even though he never loved me , we still shared a bed . It wasn't love - it was his wolf that wanted me . Logan , wild and primal , had a habit of tearing my clothes as if he couldn't stand anything between us . Marcus , the man , was refined - always in control . But once Logan surfaced , all that elegance vanished . His words turned crude . His touch became possessive . When Logan wanted something , especially me , he never asked . It was always Logan who took over during s * x . And afterward , Marcus would lle beside me , silent and cold , eyes filled with regret - as if ashamed of his own desire . Our nights were restrained , as if he was constantly fighting something inside himself . Always in that same bed . Always behind closed doors . Always half a step away from surrendering completely . And now , after I finally chose to leave him , he looks at me like this . With hunger . With interest . However , the thought of him with Sophia disgusted me . The image of them together made my stomach turn . I " I " I don't want to ! " I said firmly , turning my face away from his attempted kiss . Marcus paused , staring at me intently with his golden eyes . The intensity of his gaze made me shiver . " Don't want to ? " His voice carried dangerous undertones . When I confirmed with a nod , he smirked coldly . " You have no say in the matter . " He swept me into his arms effortlessly , carrying me toward the Master Suite . My protests fell on deaf ears as he kicked the door open , He laid me on the bed , looming over me with predatory grace . His eyes burned with desire and dominance . " Marcus ... " I protested , pushing against his solid chest . " Aren't you hungry ? The food is almost ready ! " " This is the same thing ," he growled , his hands already working at my clothes . My clothes were ripped apart in seconds , shredded by the raw power of the Alpha . There was no point in resisting - his strength overwhelmed mine effortlessly . His wolf knew every sensitive inch of my body . Wherever his fingers touched , fire followed , and my body . trembled beneath him . Instinctively , I tried to close my legs , but he parted them with ease - unapologetic , dominant . A gasp escaped me as his fingers slid deep , drawing out the heat that betrayed me . He brought them to his Chapter & Desire and Db . lips , tasting me with a low growl that made my skin flush . I shut my eyes , trying to hold onto whatever control I had left - but a helpless , shameful sound slipped past my lips . Then I felt him - hard , hot , pressed firmly against my body . He was about to proceed as usual , but when he reached for protection in the drawer , he suddenly woke up and took back the control . He frowned . " Where are they ? " Seizing the opportunity , I pushed him away and forced a smile . " You forgot , we don't have any . " He always used protection and kept them handy . But since Sophia and her son returned , he rarely slept with me . He had forgotten whether we even had any . The realization hit both of us simultaneously . Marcus cooled down immediately . I knew he wouldn't touch me without protection . He would never let me bear his heir . That privilege was reserved for someone else - someone like Sophia . I straightened my clothes and left the room quickly . " The food is almost ready , I'll go check on it . " I practically fled from his presence , my heart pounding with a mixture of relief and disappointment . That night , Marcus slept in the Shadow Wing Guest Suite . I had expected this outcome , so I accepted it without feeling too upset . The empty bed felt cold and vast without his presence , but I was growing accustomed to sleeping alone . The next morning , I assumed Marcus had already left for work . I came out in my nightgown , my hair still tousled from sleep . " Mrs. Hayes , what's for breakfast ? It smells delicious ... " I stopped short , seeing Catherine Hayes wiping the table and Marcus in the kitchen . Catherine smiled brightly . " Alpha Marcus is making breakfast . I never expected him to be such a good cook ! You're so lucky , Luna Elena ! " I stared at Marcus's back , my emotions in turmoil . I knew about Marcus's cooking from Margaret Blackwood , who often compared me to Sophia . Margaret knew about Marcus's past with Sophia and often boasted about how much Marcus had loved her . Marcus had learned to cook for Sophia , never for me . But now he had suddenly made breakfast . I felt a pang of bitterness pierce my chest . Why was he being so cold and distant all those years , only to act like this now ? Was he trying to leave me with some good memories before severing our mate bond ? " You're up ? " Marcus placed two plates of venison lasagna on the table . He put one in front of me and sat down . " I just made something simple , sweet . I think you like it . " Catherine pulled out my chair with obvious delight . I sat down , looking at the breakfast on the table . I didn't really like sweet food , but he never paid attention to my preferences . Oh well . Thanks , " I said politely , my voice carefully neutral . Chapter 8 Desue and Do. Marcus narrowed his golden eyes , watching me intently . His gaze felt like a physical weight Catherine chimed in enthusiastically . " Alpha Marcus really dotes on you , Luna Elena ! TM My expression stiffened . Dote on me ? He certainly had a strange way of showing it Marcus ate his breakfast with refined manners . " My Luna works hard , I should be considerate " I was speechless at his performance . Catherine looked at Marcus as if he were the perfect Alpha , completely fooled by his act After Catherine left to clean up , only Marcus and I remained at the table . The silence stretched between us , heavy with unspoken tensions . I didn't take his words to heart . He always maintained a facade of politeness in front of Catherine , the only non - Blackwood family member who knew we were mated . This charade was to protect his image . The secrecy surrounding our bond made it easier for him to mark Sophia later , legitimizing Oliver and avoiding any accusations of Sophia being an interloper . I felt another wave of bitterness wash over me . After a moment , Marcus wiped his mouth with deliberate precision . " Next week , there's an Advanced Healing Arts Research Symposium , take Sophia with you . " I was stunned . " Me ? Take her ? " This symposium was a major event in the werewolf medical field , attended by chief healers . Sophia was only a nominal ' senior healer , " owing her position to Marcus . He knew what kind of event it was , yet he suggested I take Sophia . Did he really want to promote Sophia that badly ? He raised his eyes , fixing me with his golden gaze . " What , you don't want to ? " ( Marcus's POV ) " Can't you find someone else to take her ? " She didn't refuse outright , but made her reluctance clear . My eyes darkened at her obvious resistance . " I know you have issues with her , but this isn't up for discussion . " " Marcus , you want to promote her , don't you ? " Elena took a deep breath and finally asked the question directly I paused , not denying it . " What if I do ? " " What if I do ... " Looking at Elena's pale face , I softened my tone slightly . " Don't worry , she won't threaten your position . " Including her position as my Luna , But I didn't feel the need to say that explicitly . " Position ... " Elena laughed bitterly , putting down her utensils . " Don't worry , I won't hold her back for long . " Elena got up and returned to the Master Suite without another word . I watched her go , tappin the table , my expression dark . fingers on I could sense her recent changes too deliberate , too obvious . But thinking that she still needed me , I completely rejected an idea that popped into my head . Chapter 8 Desire and Do So there was no need to think too much . Comments Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!