Chapter 20: The Ultimate Choice
Chapter 20: The Ultimate Choice
(Elena’s POV)
I returned home exhausted, my body feeling like it had been drained of all energy. The confrontation at the institute had left me emotionally raw
My phone buzzed with a message from Director Baker. I read it with growing disgust.
I
Senior William had only received a warning for privately reassigning positionis and delaying healing sessions. No real punishment whatsoever.
I wasn’t surprised by this lenient outcome. As long as no lives were lost, such matters would be minimized within the pack hierarchy.
Without replying, I pulled out the crumpled note from my pocket. The word “Blackwood” stared back at me
like an accusation,
I
I stared at it for a long while, my hands trembling slightly. Then I tore it up and threw the pieces in the trash.
The next morning, I was awakened by Amber Stone’s phone call. Her voice was terse and professional.
“Your parents are causing trouble at the Consortium over David’s matter,” she informed me coldly. “Alpha
Marcus wants you to come handle it.”
Before I could fully process this shocking news about my brother, Amber had already hung up.
Panic shot through me like silver poison. What had happened to David?
I skipped breakfast and rushed to the Blackwood Consortium headquarters, my heart pounding with dread.
(Marcus’s POV)
At the Blackwood Consortium’s executive office, I sat behind my desk reviewing territorial reports. I barely
acknowledged the Blackthorne parents standing before me.
Richard and Patricia pleaded desperately, their voices filled with desperation.
“Marcus, we’re all family through Elena’s mating,” Richard implored, his pride clearly wounded. “Please spare
David, he can’t have a criminal record.”
I knew his son’s dreams of joining the Territorial Enforcement Station would be shattered with a conviction.
When they called me “family.” I looked up coldly. “Did I ever acknowledge that bond?”
My dismissive attitude left them speechless. Their faces went pale with shock.
I continued ruthlessly. “You’ve gained plenty of benefits from the Blackwood name over the years. What makes you think you’re qualified to negotiate with me?”
(Elena’s POV)
I arrived outside the Command Chamber just in time to hear Marcus’s cutting words. “What makes you qualified?”
The phrase pierced my heart like a silver dagger. But remembering the note with “Blackwood written on it
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and Sophia’s schemes, I steeled myself.
I entered decisively, my chin raised with determination.
“Alpha Marcus,” I said, my voice steady despite my inner turmoil. “You promised to help David if I cooperated with your demands.
“Now you’re breaking that promise arbitrarily.”
My father immediately scolded me. “Elena! How dare you be disrespectful to the Alphar
Marcus claimed David deserved imprisonment for assault. His golden eyes showed no mercy.
I revealed what I had discovered. “I consulted pack lawyers and found David acted in self–defense, not as the initial aggressor.”
Marcus remained unmoved, his expression cold as winter stone. “I’m not a lawyer
I finally lost control. My hands slammed down on his desk with a loud bang.
“What are your true intentions?” I demanded, abandoning my facade for the first time in six ye
years.
Amber Stone watched in surprise. She had never seen Elena display any temper toward the Alpha
After a tense silence, Marcus delivered his ultimatum with a slight smile. “Either David goes to prison, or you
bow your head to Sophia.”
“Your choice”
The choice devastated me completely. My parents immediately urged me to prioritize my brother’s future over my pride.
“Elena, think about David’s career,” my mother pleaded tearfully. “He’s worked so hard for this opportunity
My father nodded vigorously. “Your pride isn’t worth destroying his life”
Both parents, despite knowing my pain, pressed me to help David. I felt utterly betrayed by their lack of
support.
My mother rationalized desperately. “Mating requires one party to make sacrifices for pack harmony.”
I realized I had always been strong but never had anyone as my support. The loneliness crushed me like a physical weight.
I laughed bitterly through my tears. “Fine, I’ll bow my head.”
I wiped my eyes and asked with fake composure. “Are you satisfied now, Alpha?”
(Marcus’s POV)
I felt uncomfortable seeing her forced indifference. But I reminded myself she had disobeyed me and deserved this consequence.
I instructed Amber to visit the law firm with my message. “Tell them to proceed with David’s case.”
told Fl
Then I told Elena to accompany me to the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute.
During the car ride, Elena sat silently beside me. She stared out the window and treated
Her complete indifference irritated me more than her anger had.
as if I didn’t exist.
Chapter 20 The Ultimate
“Are you now giving me attitude?” I asked, my voice sharp with annoyance.
She turned to look at me with cold, empty eyes. “You previously instructed me to remain quiet and not bother you when we shared the same space.”
“I’m simply following your orders, Alpha.”
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