After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 10: The Silver Trop

Chapter 10: The Silver Trop

(Sophia’s POV)

| complacently tidied myself up in front of the mirror, a slight upward curve at the corner of my mouth. The seeds

of doubt I had planted would soon bloom into beautiful chaos.

| glanced at the stall where Elena had been one more tbefore sauntering away. My plan was working

perfectly

(Elena’s POV)

Not long after Sophia returned to the Crimson Moon Banquet Hall, | followed. The symposium concluded

successfully, and | emerged with Nathan Sterling and two esteemed experts from the werewolf medical field

One of the experts, Elder Harrison, praised my healing skills with genuine admiration. Tve heard from Nathan

that you're a closed disciple of Professor Theodore Ashworth. You've mastered complex healing techniques

at such a young age.

| humbly credited my mentor. “Professor Ashworth taughteverything | know.”

Elder Harrison chuckled warmly. “You're as modest as your teacher. That's the mark of true excellence”

After bidding farewell to the two elders, Nathan and | headed toward the Steel Ascent. We found a crowd

gathered in the Grand Atrium, their voices rising in agitation.

Sophia stood in the center, claiming that her silver bracelet was missing. She demanded to check the

building's surveillance footage.

“Where exactly did you lose it?” someone questioned.

Sophia feigned grievance, her voice trembling. “I’m not entirely sure, but...” She spottedand deliberately

stated, “I remember encountering Healer Elena in the Moonstone Washroom. After that, my bracelet went

missing.”

The crowd was surprised. Sof my institute colleagues expressed-disbelief.

“That can’t be right,” one whispered.

Marcus arrived, his golden eyes scanning the commotion. His Alpha presence commanded immediate

attention from everyone present.

“What's happening here?” he inquired with authority.

Sophia tearfully told him that the silver bracelet he gave her was missing. Someone mentioned that Sophia

claimed to be with Healer Elena when the bracelet disappeared.

Marcus's intense gaze fixed on me. The weight of his stare felt like a physical blow.

Nathan interjected, “There might be a misunderstanding. Elena doesn’t seem like someone who would take

bracelet.”

Marcus's expression darkened dangerously.

(Marcus's POV)

Chapter 101 The Silver Trap

My wolf Logan bristled, trying to protect Elena. However, rage consumedas | questioned Natharts

defense.

“How long have you known her to defend her so vehemently? | demanded.

|

Nathan chuckled, maintaining his calm demeanor. “I always stand for what's right. Evidence is necessary

before accusations.”

(Elena’s POV)

| felt a pang of despair, realizing Marcus wouldn't believe me. He would publicly humiliatewithout hesitation.

Marcus suggested checking my belongings, his golden eyes staring intently atwith Alpha authority. “We

should search Elena’s bag to see if she took it.”

The crowd fell silent under the weight of his dominance. The air grew thick with tension,

Sophia pretended to be reluctant. “It wouldn't be appropriate to search her belongings publicly.”

Marcus retorted coldly. “If you suspect someone, they should be checked. Is there a problem with that?”

| turned pale and declared firmly. “I didn’t take the bracelet.”

Marcus questioned why | would fear a search if | hadn’t taken anything. His voice carried the full weight of

his Alpha command.

Sophia approached me, urgingto allow the search. “If you truly haven't taken it, you have nothing to fear.”

Sophia forcibly grabbed my bag. | reached for it, but Marcus stopped me.

His Alpha command was clear as he told Sophia, “Search the bag.”

Sophia opened my bag and pulled out a diamond bracelet. The surrounding people gasped in shock.

They looked atwith changed expressions. Scommented that they never expected Healer Elena to be

that kind of person.

| remained calm, though my wolf Cora snarled internally. | realized Sophia had planted the bracelet during our

encounter in the washroom.

| wondered if Sophia’s repeated attempts to frme were because of Marcus. Despite our mate bond being

private, she somehow sensed the connection.

Sophia feigned disappointment. “Even if Elena liked the bracelet, she shouldn't have taken it without

permission.”

The crowd’s accusations and jeers fell on my ears like silver daggers. Each word cut deeper than the last.

Marcus noticed my pallor through our mate bond. He felt an uncomfortable tug in his chest and told

everyone to disperse.

Sophia looked at him in disbelief, surprised by his sudden intervention.

| spoke up, my voice steady despite the chaos. “Is everyone saying | stole the bracelet?”

Marcus frowned at my question,

I ignored him and approached Sophia directly. Without warning, | slapped her across the face win all my

- Chapter 10 The Silves Trap

strength.

The sound echoed through the atrium. Everyone was shocked by my sudden display of defiance.

Nathan was stunned, not expectingto be so fierce.

Marcus grabbed my wrist, his grip firm and painful. “What are you doing?”

| retorted that | was defending my Innocence. “Someone has to stand up for the truth.”

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Marcus grabbed my wrist tighter, his Alpha authority flaring. When will you stop making a scene?”

| looked at Marcus in disbelief. My mate bond trembled with hurt as | asked, “Is defending my innocence

considered making a scene?”

Marcus scoffed, his golden eyes cold as winter. “The bracelet was found in your bag. How can you claim

innocence?

My voice choked with emotion. | wouldn't do such a thing-

Marcus cutoff harshly. “I only believe in evidence.”

Sophia intervened, urging Marcus to let it go. “Please don’t make things difficult for Healer Elena.”

| laughed bitterly, the sound hollow and broken. It seems I'm destined to be smeared with dirt.”

| glared at Marcus and Sophia before turning to leave. My dignity was all | had left.

(Marcus's POV)

My wolf was furious, clawing at my consciousness to protect our mate. But | suppressed Logan's instincts

with iron will

| pursed my lips, feeling an uncomfortable pull through our mate bond. The sensation was foreign and

unwelcome.

Sophia stoppedfrom following Elena. “Don’t make things difficult for Healer Elena.”

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