My Fated Alpha's Cruel Game (Elena and Marcus) novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Fathers Watch

Marcus’s POV

The stack of documents on my desk seemed endless when her familiar perfume invaded my office space. The door had been thrown open without so much as a knock.

"Darling, I’ve been searching the entire packhouse for you."

Viviana’s voice carried that practiced sweetness she used when she wanted something.

"I’m busy with pack business." My response came without lifting my eyes from the financial reports spread before me.

"But you said you’d take me to that new restaurant in town for lunch." She stepped closer, her designer heels clicking against the polished floor.

"I said I might be able to, depending on my schedule. Find someone else to go with you. These quarterly reports won’t complete themselves." The irritation in my voice was unmistakable.

"Fine, but we absolutely must discuss the wedding arrangements this afternoon." She crossed her arms, striking a pose that she probably thought was intimidating. "The caterer needs final numbers and the florist is waiting for our decision on centerpieces."

"I’ll attend if my duties permit it. Being Alpha means more than wearing a title and looking impressive at social gatherings. This pack doesn’t run itself." My jaw clenched as I spoke through gritted teeth.

"Why are you being so hostile toward me?" Her tone shifted to wounded innocence.

"You know exactly why my patience is thin these days." The pen in my hand cracked under the pressure of my grip.

"Oh, this is still about that insignificant omega girl? Seriously, Marcus, I understand it was an unfortunate lapse in judgment. She must have used some kind of manipulation on you. But I’ve chosen to overlook your indiscretion." She moved around my desk, trailing her fingers along the edge as she spoke.

My head snapped up, and she flinched at whatever she saw in my expression.

"What exactly do you think you know about her?" The question came out as a growl.

"I know you developed some ridiculous infatuation before she disappeared from our territory. But she’s gone now, and we can focus on our future together. My uncle is incredibly excited about this union." Her voice carried false confidence, but I caught the slight tremor beneath it.

I returned my attention to the paperwork, dismissing her with my silence. The numbers on the pages blurred as my anger simmered.

"Take your friends shopping instead." The finality in my voice left no room for argument.

She spun on her heel and marched toward the door, slamming it hard enough to rattle the frame.

"Beta Hugo." I reached out through the mind link immediately.

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