Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon
Chapter 34. Secrets Behind the Silence

Chapter 34: 34. Secrets Behind the Silence

Luna Catherine sat quietly in the living room, her eyes fixed on the flickering fireplace, when Alpha Jackson returned home—very late into the night.

His arrival without a word or a call was unlike him, and her silence spoke louder than any scolding could.

Jackson paused at the doorway. He immediately felt the cold wall of her disappointment, and he wasn’t about to pretend he didn’t understand why.

Without a word, he walked toward her, then slowly lowered himself onto one knee in front of her. His expression was calm, yet filled with quiet remorse.

"Catherine," he said softly, "I know I was gone too long. I left without telling anyone—not even you. And I’m sorry. But I had to. It was for everyone’s good."

He reached out and gently held both of her hands.

She met his gaze, her voice stern and laced with hurt. "What do you mean it was for the good of everyone?"

He sighed and sat beside her on the couch. "We can’t ignore the number of enemies we have... and for our family’s protection, I had to visit the wise one in the land of the Holy Ones."

Her face shifted instantly from disappointment to shock. "But you promised never to go back there again, Jackson!" she said, the hurt more evident now.

"I know I did," he admitted. "But sometimes desperate situations call for desperate decisions. This wasn’t just a visit—it was necessary. You know where I come from. Many of the elders still don’t accept me or my reign as Alpha. I needed to make sure everything is in place to keep you and Maria safe."

Luna Catherine turned her face away, her voice quiet but firm.

"Yes, your lineage isn’t originally werewolf, but you earned your place as Alpha. Everyone knows that."

Jackson nodded. "Still, I’m not everywhere, Catherine. I can’t always be there to protect everyone. And Maria... she’s vulnerable now. If anything were to happen to her..."

His voice trailed off, his eyes filled with worry as he held her hands tighter.

"I can’t afford to lose either of you."

Luna Catherine’s expression softened. "I know you’re trying to protect us. I just... I don’t want you getting hurt in the middle of all this."

He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her.

"We’ll be fine," he whispered, kissing her forehead. "We’ll all be where we’re supposed to be. Safe."

***

The next morning, Maria stirred in bed, sunlight sneaking through the curtains. She sat up, stretching lazily, then suddenly remembered something.

"You won’t be going to college tomorrow," Beta Gilbert had said.

The memory made her pause. She sat back down and took a deep breath. Where is he even taking me?

"I better get ready... just in case he calls for me early," she murmured, standing and heading straight for the bathroom.

Once she was done, she returned to her room and continued getting dressed. As she buttoned up her shirt, a soft knock came on her door.

It was one of the maids.

"Miss Maria, Beta Gilbert is waiting for you in the living room."

Maria nodded and quickly finished dressing. A few minutes later, she walked into the living room where Beta Gilbert was seated, calm and composed.

"Good morning, sir," she greeted politely.

"Good morning, Maria," he replied, his tone warm. "How are you doing today?"

"I’m fine, sir," she said softly, avoiding eye contact.

"I asked the maid to prepare breakfast for us," he said as he stood. "It’s ready now. Let’s eat before we head out."

Maria followed him to the dining room. The meal was quiet, but not awkward. She appreciated the calm presence of Beta Gilbert—it was soothing in a way she hadn’t expected.

After breakfast, they stepped outside. He didn’t call for a driver; instead, he walked straight to the car and opened the driver’s side.

Maria hesitated for a moment before slipping into the front passenger seat beside him.

As they drove, she glanced sideways at him a few times, her thoughts running wild.

Why is he being so nice to me? And why does Bernard act like the opposite of him?

She looked out the window, thinking. Now I understand why my father trusted him so much... why he called him his best friend.

The car journey lasted a while. They crossed city lines and drove into a new town. Eventually, they pulled into the grounds of a massive company—its exterior sleek, modern, and intimidating.

Maria looked around in awe.

The moment they stepped out of the car, two men in black suits approached, bowing respectfully to Beta Gilbert. He gave a slight wave and handed them his keys before walking toward the entrance.

Maria followed closely behind, her eyes scanning the surroundings.

Inside, he took her on a tour. They rode elevators, passed through vast corridors, and visited different departments. Everyone they met greeted Beta Gilbert with bows and warm smiles.

It was surreal. Maria tried to piece together what all this meant. Was he a partner? A top client?

This place is huge, she thought. How come Bernard never mentioned this?

At last, they stopped in a quiet hallway. Beta Gilbert turned to her with a serious expression and looked her directly in the eyes.

"Do you even know why I’m showing you all of this?" he asked.

Maria blinked, confused. She shook her head silently, unable to find the right words.

"All this," he said quietly, sweeping a hand around them, "is the result of your parents’ hard work—especially your father’s."

His words hit her like a bolt of lightning. The hallway blurred for a moment, her breath caught in her throat.

She stared at him, stunned. ’What did he just say?’

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It was about 7 a.m., and Laura was in her room, already dressed and ready to leave for college. But just as she bent to put on her shoes, she paused.

Something tugged at her thoughts. She dropped the shoe on the ground and sat properly on the edge of the bed, lost in deep reflection...

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