Chapter 61: A Taste of Jealousy
Chapter 61. Taste of Jesus
(imal’s POV)
Marcus remained unmoved, taking a sip of moonpetal wine with a calm expression even after I uttered the words not familiar. His golden eyes showed no reaction whatsoever
The silence stretched between us like a taut wire could feel the weight of curious stares from other pack
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members
At the Moonstone Manor Banquet ineryone speculated about the relationship between Marcus and me, but no one could figure out Their whispered conversations buzzed around us like annoying insects,
t
Just as I was about to leque Nathan Starting intervened with his characteristic charm,
Tiena, you’re being careless about spilling moorgetal wine on Alpha Blackwood, Nathan said playfully. T
be happy to compensate for the damaged ceremonial tunic if Alpha Blackwood doesn’t mind.”
Marcus responded with a amida that diacet reach the ayes. Then you doing all this for Elena?”
Nathan smoothly ragilest. It’s pety natural for old acquaintances to look after each other”
Marcus is vane cammed a dangensa edge. “What if I’m unwilling?
fathan jalad with harus lightness. “Tas Apta black wosad taken a fancy to Elena”
The authen rated Satween then the actincity watched silently as they exchanged words, feeling
Mantis smalet antipasty saritan condoning har denying Hathan’s suggestion. The crowd began spectatating animal this numuret male, Scania wers the senior maler of the Northern Territory Central
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When will tas marking ceremony be aenance?? suferine whispered nearby
Sumuded by graags, i atrasted from the crowd. The weight of the stares felt suffocating
Adran noticed my discomfort, and foloward “Are you wingne?”
l’amilied, trying to appear compound. The amply not used to crowded pack gatherings”
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Nathan appeared with wutsturm–hree pastries in this got these from the Moonstone Manor’s kute
grinned singly Thought you might want a treat, little one”
Adrian frowned slightly at futas tactics, his protective instincts faring. “My only concern is making Elesta
Adrian warned me with gente concern, be careful of men with sweet words”
Na countered
datey Brooding Alphas aren’t suitable for her either”
Feeling awkward between their verbal sparring excused myself heed to wait the Moonstone Washroom
I
Awaked past the Crimson Moon Banquet Hall’s Elite Lounge, someone suddenly pulled me inside, before
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could react, Marcus pinned me against the door.
He embraced me from behind, his breath hot against my neck. “Are you so eager to find another male?”
I struggled against his hold, annoyed by his presumption. “My actions have nothing to do with you!
“Our distant mate bond is unknown to most pack members present,” I pointed out sharply
Marcus’s voice turned husky with dangerous promise. “Continue, and I might believe you then.”
I pushed him away forcefully. “You’re sick.”
Marcus ignored my resistance, cupping my face with possessive hands. He kissed me forcefully, his lips claiming mine with desperate hunger.
My pupils contracted in shock. I instinctively wanted to resist, but Marcus held me captive against the door.
His kiss burned hotter than his wolf’s fever. It reminded me of the last time he lost control when he was
drugged.
I slapped him hard across the face. “I’m not Sophia Rivers!”
Marcus turned his head from the impact. I realized I had been too hasty with my reaction.
“You weren’t like this before,” I tried to reason with him. “I’m not used to it.”
Marcus remained silent for a long moment. Finally, he spoke with controlled authority.
“I need to see you before ten o’clock.” He left the room without another word.
I slumped against the door, shaken by Marcus’s behavior. Was he actually jealous? The thought seemed
absurd.
I laughed bitterly at my own foolishness. Marcus Blackwood, jealous over me? Impossible.
I reapplied my wolfsbane–free lip balm with trembling fingers. After composing myself, I left the Elite Lounge.
Nathan Sterling waited outside, his knowing smile making me uncomfortable.
“Interesting encounter in the Elite Lounge with Marcus Blackwood?” he teased.
I explained awkwardly, “It was just a chance encounter.”
Nathan’s expression softened with genuine concern. “I’ll help you no matter what, Elena.”
His sincerity touched something deep in my chest. Thank complicated situation.”
you, but I don’t want to involve you in my
Nathan assured me with quiet determination, “I’m not afraid.”
I promised reluctantly, “I’ll tell you everything next time we meet.”
Nathan agreed, though a complex expression crossed his face as he watched me leave.
I took a pack taxi back to Moonhaven Estate at 9:30, mind–linking Adrian to let him know I was safe.
I arrived at my residential tower floor and opened the Moonhaven Private Quarters door. Marcus was already there, sitting at the Moonhaven Bar pouring moonpetal wine.
Our eyes met across the room. The calm in his golden gaze was instantly disturbed.
I quickly looked away, placing my satchel on the Shadow Gate Foyer cabinet. “I’m back before ten o’clock.”
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Marcus picked up his glass, holding it to his lips without drinking. “I had drunk too much”
I paused, wondering if he was explaining his behavior in the Elite Lounge Tunderstand
Just as I was about to leave, Marcus suddenly grabbed my arm. I had drunk too much he repeated
I questioned his meaning with growing confusion. “What are you trying to say?”
“I’m dizzy,” he said simply
I wondered if I was hallucinating. Marcus Blackwood was actually showing weakness in front of me
While I was lost in thought, Marcus leaned on his hand, looking extremely lazy. “Aren’t you good at making lunar healing broth?”
Memories flooded back of countless nights I had waited for him during his pack social engagements had prepared lunar healing broth for him so many times.
But had he ever cared? Now, he suddenly missed it?
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