Marcus’s POV
"Viviana. You understand that’s impossible. As the Alpha, especially after tonight’s rogue attack, I need to handle the aftermath." I stated firmly.
"That can wait until tomorrow." She insisted, sliding her arms around my neck and pressing her lips to mine.
Goddess help , I wanted nothing more than for this woman to disappear from my life completely.
I managed to extract myself gently from her embrace and brushed a quick kiss across her nose.
"I’ll return as quickly as possible. You have my word." I promised.
"You’d better. I’ll be in bed, waiting for your return." Her voice dripped with suggestion.
"I’m certain you will be." I forced a smile as I set down my drink and headed for the door once more.
The damage assessnt revealed surprisingly minimal destruction from the attack.
With that handled, I made my way back to the dical facility to check on the warriors receiving treatnt. Each one appeared to be recovering well from their injuries.
Elena was nowhere to be seen. However, I spotted Jett positioned outside one of the patient rooms, so I approached down the corridor.
"Her mother is inside with her." Jett inford .
"Iris doesn’t know about our bond, correct?" I inquired.
"No. Elena believes her mother wouldn’t handle the news well. Not considering what happened to her father."
Jett provided the explanation.
"I suppose that’s understandable." I acknowledged.
I turned toward the room, drew a steadying breath, then stepped through the doorway. Iris’s gaze lifted to et mine.
"What brings you here?" She questioned.
"I wanted to check on her condition." I replied.
"Since when do you care?" Iris challenged.
"I never claid I didn’t care."
"No. You simply abandoned us in those woods without any protection or patrol coverage. You knew this attack would happen. Your father was probably hoping I’d be the casualty, but instead my daughter lies here clinging to life."
Iris spoke without looking at .
"This wasn’t my intention. I’m implenting increased patrols. They’ll cover the entire border periter. Including the area around your trailer." I assured her.
"Far too little, far too late. She’s everything I have remaining." Iris stated.
"I understand that. And she’s what keeps you fighting." I observed.
"What could you possibly know about any of this?" Iris snapped.
"Elena shared it with ." I revealed. Her head jerked toward sharply.
"What? Why would you be speaking with my daughter?"
"Because I’m not my father. I do care about pack mbers."
"Really? You’ve held the Alpha position for years and never once spoken to . You’ve made no effort to relocate us from that trailer. You haven’t attempted to help us in any way. Don’t claim you’re different from your father. You’re identical to him. Now, please leave my daughter’s room." Iris demanded.
I knew my presence would accelerate Elena’s healing process. Just like before. But explaining this to Iris without revealing the mate bond seed impossible.
"What are you waiting for? She’s not your concern.
She’s not your obligation. I’m capable of caring for my own child." Iris’s voice grew sharper.
"She’s my mate." The words escaped before I could stop them. Iris stared at with wide eyes, completely stunned.
"Does she know this?" Iris stamred.
"Yes." I confird.
"Why didn’t she inform ?"
"She thought you wouldn’t understand. You’re now under direct Alpha command not to reveal to anyone that I’m mated to your daughter. This information cannot leave this room." I ordered her with Alpha authority.
"How many others are aware?"
"My Beta and Jett. The warrior who assisted you tonight. He’s been her protector since she ca of age." I explained.
"This is unbelievable." Iris muttered.
I moved to the opposite side of Elena’s bed and took her hand in mine.
"I know her healing will accelerate with present.
It happened before." I said.
"What do you an by ’before’?" Iris asked.
Damn. Elena hadn’t wanted to share this information.
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