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\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 23<\/p>\n
Chapter 23 The Healer Shows Up?<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
Snapping out of my thoughts, I pulled myself back to reality.<\/p>\n
Priority number one right now: track down Luis and pitch this investment plan.<\/p>\n
After thinking for a minute, I decided to call my best friend, Violet Astor.<\/p>\n
Our friendship probably came from surviving similar hellish upbringings.<\/p>\n
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Violet\u2019s mom used to scream at her nonstop and even tried to sell her off to some seventy- year\u2013old creep.<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t take it lying down. She ran.<\/p>\n
Some talent scout saw her by chance, and next thing you know, she was in showbiz. Three years later, she had a household name.<\/p>\n
Her assistant picked up the phone.<\/p>\n
A second later, Violet\u2019s bubbly voice came through.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just wrapped a shoot, Deanna! Want to grab dinner tonight? It\u2019s been forever\u2014I miss your face.\u201d<\/p>\n
I laughed. \u201cLet me get through this chaos first. If I went out with you now, I\u2019d need to wear a mask.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUgh, that just proves how famous I am.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSure, sure, Ms. Celebrity. Hey, do you know anyone who can connect me with Luis?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re trying to reach Luis?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYep.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish I did. If the Mooncrown Pack funded my show, I\u2019d be global by now. But there is this second lead on my set\u2013Sarah Wilde. Total show\u2013off. Keeps bragging about how she\u2019s from some elite pack and name\u2013drops that alpha every five minutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe did say he\u2019s often at Hollyvale Estate.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Hollyvale Estate\u2026 must be that gated place up Emson Rise.<\/p>\n
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All those mansions belong to the mega\u2013rich, but I remember one villa sitting alone up top.<\/p>\n
That had to be the Mooncrown Pack\u2019s turf.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, Violet. Next meal\u2019s on me.\u201d<\/p>\n
I ended the call and headed straight for Hollyvale Estate, crossing my fingers.<\/p>\n
My car cruised through a long tunnel, then out into sunlight. A sprawling, castle\u2013like mansion slowly came into view.<\/p>\n
At the entrance, a werewolf guard flagged me down. \u201cState your name.\u201d<\/p>\n
I rolled down the window. \u201cI\u2019m here to see your alpha. Deanna Wiley.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trying to play it smart this time, I added, \u201cWe\u2019re close friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
The guard raised an eyebrow. \u201cEveryone says that. Some claim they\u2019re his girlfriend. You\u2019ll need a better story.\u201d<\/p>\n
For a moment, I was speechless.<\/p>\n
Okay, fair enough. I forgot just how hot Luis is\u2013and how much attention he attracted as a pureborn alpha.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, a blur of fluffy white fur tore toward the gate.<\/p>\n
Woof! Woof! Woof!<\/p>\n
A middle\u2013aged woman chased after it, red in the face and panting hard.<\/p>\n
\u201cPuddy! Slow down! Someone stop him! He never runs this far\u2013he usually just does a few laps around the garden. What\u2019s gotten into him today?\u201d<\/p>\n
The guards forgot all about me and rushed to help.<\/p>\n
That was when I finally got a clear look.<\/p>\n
A massive wolfhound\u2013practically up to my waist\u2013was barreling forward.<\/p>\n
It looked older, but it still had power in every<\/p>\n
stride.<\/p>\n
The dog barked wildly, zigzagging like a rocket straight for me.<\/p>\n
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Weirdly, I didn\u2019t feel scared.<\/p>\n
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In fact, the closer it got, the more\u2026 familiar it felt.<\/p>\n
Have I seen it before?<\/p>\n
I always liked animals, especially cats and dogs.<\/p>\n
I even snuck home a stray once\u2013poor thing was hurt.<\/p>\n
Dorothy wasn\u2019t having it. She tossed it out.<\/p>\n
Now, this wolfhound came to a sudden stop about six feet from me.<\/p>\n
It barked non\u2013stop, tail wagging like crazy, eyes locked on mine.<\/p>\n
The guards and maids nearby looked surprised.<\/p>\n
A dog this majestic had to be someone important\u2019s pet\u2013probably Luis.<\/p>\n
An idea sparked. I crouched a little and reached out gently. \u201cCome here, boy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The wolfhound paused for a heartbeat\u2026 then took off again. It crashed right into me, tongue out, licking my face like we were long\u2013lost friends.<\/p>\n
I stumbled back a few steps under its weight.<\/p>\n
This dog was huge.<\/p>\n
I barely managed to wrap my arms around it, my voice muffled in all the fur.<\/p>\n
\u201cLook how much he likes me! You sure you don\u2019t want to let me inside?\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis\u2018 POV:<\/p>\n
I had just stepped back into Hollyvale Estate when one of the staff came rushing up.<\/p>\n
Apparently, Puddy ran straight to the main gate carlier. Then he jumped all over a lady- wouldn\u2019t come down no matter what everyone did.<\/p>\n
I frowned, thinking that it didn\u2019t sound like him.<\/p>\n
I have had Puddy for years, and never seen him take to any woman like that.<\/p>\n
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They say the Healer had some sort of natural energy\u2013animals adored her and couldn\u2019t resist being near her.<\/p>\n
But if the elders had located her, wouldn\u2019t they have informed me?<\/p>\n
Still thinking it over, I walked toward the garden.<\/p>\n
And that was when I saw her.<\/p>\n
Slender figure. Silky hair. Familiar posture.<\/p>\n
Even from behind, I knew exactly who it was. At that moment, I finally understood why Puddy was acting so out of character.<\/p>\n
It was none other than Deanna.<\/p>\n
She wore a light grey, one\u2013shoulder dress, looking elegant and sharp.<\/p>\n
The fit showed off every curve, the hem brushing just above her knees. Long, graceful legs were anchored in heels.<\/p>\n
She had her back to me, but her laughter rang out, soft and clear.<\/p>\n
Puddy\u2019s excited barks echoed in return.<\/p>\n
The two of them lit up the entire garden.<\/p>\n
A slow smile crept onto my<\/p>\n
face.<\/p>\n
So, Puddy, you\u2019re thrilled to see your mom, too, huh?<\/p>\n
Makes sense.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been thirteen years.<\/p>\n
Watching the two of them play made something ache in my chest.<\/p>\n
I took a step forward and walked straight toward them.<\/p>\n
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2106","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}