Marked by Loss Chapter 08By Novel7s / May 24, 2026 Marked by Loss Chapter 08The moment she finished speaking, Asher began wailing in terror in her arms. “Mommy’s so mean… I don’t want a mommy like this!” Both Genevieve and Landon froze. When it came to raising a child, they had always given him the best–teaching him to be good and pure, preparing him to become an excellent Alpha. Seeing his mother like this for the first time shattered the young pup. Genevieve’s face stiffened, turning pale as she looked at her son. “Asher, I was just too anxious just now. Don’t be afraid, okay?” Her son shrank behind Landon, not daring to look at her again. Landon’s face was cold, his gaze toward Genevieve filled with loathing and hatred. “You’re responsible for Harper’s death. I’m pressing charges for murder. You’ll spend the rest of your life in prison.” “I’m not letting you take Asher. You’d only ruin him.” “Nick, get Genevieve out of here.” Nick led a group of warriors forward and dragged Genevieve out. She stared at Landon in disbelief, struggling and shouting in fury. “No!” “I gave you a son! He’s the heir to your pack–and he’s mine!” “Landon, you can’t do this to me!” “Elena’s crippled now, Harper killed herself–I never even laid a hand on them!” “You were so desperate to please me that you got them killed! Don’t pretend you’re the good one now!” “Give me back Asher…” Her voice faded until her figure disappeared from the pack house. Landon lowered his head to look at Asher, his eyes complex with guilt and sorrow. “Asher, I made a mistake in the past.” “I let your mother cause your sister’s death.” “I need to make things right with her and her mother…” Meanwhile, Genevieve’s son shrank where he stood, his eyes filled with fear. “Daddy and Mommy are murderers!” “I don’t want parents like that…” Asher ran crying, stumbling toward the door. Landon was stunned by his words and rushed after him, but all he heard was the screech of brakes. The next moment, a truck struck Asher, sending him flying through the air. His pupils shrank, and he let out a raw, broken roar. “No!” The hospital news reported that the Darkstone Pack had lost its only heir, struck by a rogue. Genevieve’s son had been killed instantly in the accident. I felt nothing, just a strange calm as I looked out the window. Even if I took revenge, Harper wouldn’t come back. Suddenly, the hospital room door was kicked open. Genevieve stormed in, wielding a silver dinner knife, aiming for my chest. “You did this! This is all on you!” “If it weren’t for you, Asher would still be alive! You’re going to pay for this!” Before she could finish, someone shoved her aside. Landon appeared, wrestling with her. “What are you trying to do to Elena? Drop the knife, or I won’t forgive you!” Genevieve let out a bitter laugh. “Asher is dead! I have nothing left to live for!” “You’re all dying with me!” She lunged wildly at Landon with the knife, but he stayed between her and me, gripping her arm tight, terrified she might hurt me. By the time the nurses shouted and summoned the hospital warriors, Landon was already cold, lifeless. Genevieve was sentenced to death for deliberate murder. Landon’s beta, Nick, came to me with a will, saying Landon had left all his estate to me. I glanced over it, then donated most of the money to children with leukemia and set up a medical fund. If Harper were still here, she would have agreed. She was kind and never wanted other children to suffer the way she did. I pushed my wheelchair to watch Genevieve’s execution. From then on, everything between us was over. At Harper’s grave, I placed a fresh strawberry cake. A small daisy grew atop the grave, swaying in the wind, reminding me of Harper’s lively and cheerful spirit. “Harper, they’re all gone now.” “Mom will carry your wishes with her and keep going.” A breeze lifted my hair from my forehead. It felt like Harper was gently brushing it aside. “Mommy, be happy. Promise?” “Promise.”
