All Chapters of Bound by His Mark, Freed by His Betrayal: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Elena’s pov.I watched as she handed the file to Horace containing the information of two of Ethan’s fake doctors, and I was sort of stunned.When Horace told me about what she did in the past, she suddenly became untrustworthy, but seeing how she was going all for Ethan’s, I wasn’t sure what to think anymore.It made me think maybe Elaine really said the right thing when she told Horace not to take it seriously because Monica just grew up in a certain type of way.And maybe her past actions with me were just in a bid to protect the family she’d always known.This was just a thought, but when Horace suddenly stood and walked up to his office, she turned to me.“I’m really sorry about how I acted towards you in the past. I was just being overly protective of them. But I realize now that u don’t have to do that. They seem safe and happy with you, and that is more than enough for me.”She confirmed my thoughts, and immediately, I was happy I had convinced Horace to bring her back. Though

Elena’s pov.“Please— please forgive me.” Michael cried shamelessly.But Horace didn’t let go, and people just watched on, no one daring to come forward to question the alpha.“If you ever touch my woman again.” More pressure around the neck. I saw it. I felt it.“If you ever touch a hair on my woman’s body again, I’ll rip your sorry excuse of a neck apart. Do you understand me? He growled.Michael shook his head vigorously until Horace let him go. He struggled to stand on his feet as he tried to catch his breath.Horace rushed to me immediately, “Are you okay? Did he hurt you?”“No, he didn’t.” I shook my head, “I’m just glad you came on time. Don’t know what I would have done if he had managed to take me away.” I added, my voice breaking.“Hey, hey, look at me.” He held my face warmly. “Nothing will ever happen to you, as long as I live. Do you understand that?”I stared at him, at his lips as they moved in a reassuring promise for me, and something pulled deeply inside me.This man

Michael’s pov.I walked into the dark basement, looking around until I caught sight of him sitting calmly. As if he probably wasn’t thinking of ways to kill me right now.But I decided to assure myself. There’s no way he’s going to kill me. I believe he still needs my services.At least I hope.So I let out a deep breath before walking closer to him.“Hello, sir. Good afternoon. I greeted the man. The most dangerous one I’d ever met.I was met with a deafening silence.I repeated, “Good afternoon, sir.”He finally got up, walking around the room.“And what is so good about the afternoon, Michael?”I shifted on my stand, my heart racing. I knew I had messed up big time, but I couldn’t admit to that immediately. “I don't understand, sir. What do you mean?”He laughed dryly. “What do I mean? You dare ask me what I mean?”I swallowed, then he continued.“I give you a simple job, Michael. A simple job. But you couldn’t even get it done. Now I have to start cleaning up the messes you left b

Elena’s pov.“Yeah, I’m fine. I’m sorry, I must have fallen asleep for a minute there.” He replied, making our brows lift in curiosity.“Except you weren’t sleeping, boss. Your eyes were fixated on Elena the whole time, and it seemed more like you were…thinking about her.” Monica teased, and I let out an embarrassed chuckle.“Oh, really?” He asked, in a not-so-convincingly surprised manner, like that was exactly what he was doing.“Well then, if you say so. Then I must have been doing it. I mean, look at her. Who wouldn’t stare at her all day long, right?” He said, a wide, smirking tease visible on his face.“Oh, Horace, please stop it,” I replied, feeling the heat of the moment settle on me.“Someone is here.”“Oh, okay. We’ll just wait for her to leave, then continue our conversation.” He laughed softly.“Oh, moon goodness, I think I might be interrupting something here,” Monica said, and we all laughed.“Well, I think you both make a wonderful couple, and I’m happy to be a witness

Elena’s pov.“Yeah, I’m fine. I’m sorry, I must have fallen asleep for a minute there.” He replied, making our brows lift in curiosity.“Except you weren’t sleeping, boss. Your eyes were fixated on Elena the whole time, and it seemed more like you were…thinking about her.” Monica teased, and I let out an embarrassed chuckle.“Oh really?” He asked, in a not-so-convincingly surprised manner, like that was exactly what he was doing.“Well then, if you say so. Then I must have been doing it. I mean, look at her. Who wouldn’t stare at her all day long, right?” He said, a wide smirking tease visible on his face.“Oh, Horace, please stop it,” I replied, feeling the heat of the moment settle on me.“Someone is here.”“Oh, okay. We’ll just wait for her to leave, then continue our conversation.” He laughed softly.“Oh, moon goodness, I think I might be interrupting something here,” Monica said, and we all laughed.“Well, I think you both make a wonderful couple, and I’m happy to be a witness to