Chapter 43
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 43<\/p>\n
Chapter 43 The Hickeys Under the Ceremonial Gown<\/p>\n
Erik\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
I drove over to the LA Bridal Studio, grumbling in my head about my careless cousin.<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
Who tries on a ceremonial gown and forgets a custom diamond necklace? And of course, I had to come all the way here to pick it up<\/p>\n
for her.<\/p>\n
At least the place wasn\u2019t far from my hospital.<\/p>\n
The receptionist handed\u2019me the jewelry box. I checked the necklace, made sure it was fine, and got ready to leave.<\/p>\n
\u201chat\u2019s when I caught something out of the corner of my eye. The side door of the bridal fitting room was half open.<\/p>\n
figure stepped out, dressed in a pure white gown, the skirt trailing across the carpet. She looked like a real Luna.<\/p>\n
it first, I didn\u2019t think much of it\u2013people trying on gowns here was normal.<\/p>\n
But a couple of steps later, I froze.<\/p>\n
Something felt off. That woman in the gown looked familiar.<\/p>\n
turned back and got a clearer look\u2013well, I\u2019ll be damned.<\/p>\n
t\u2019s Deanna.<\/p>\n
glanced to the side. Sure enough, there was Jake, standing by the window with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a<\/p>\n
hone to his ear.<\/p>\n
smirk tugged at my mouth. The situation was getting interesting.<\/p>\n
uis and I had grown up together, and I\u2019d never once seen him care about any woman.<\/p>\n
le knew about the curse hanging over him, but he kept ignoring the elders who wanted him to give them a Luna and an heir for he pack.<\/p>\n
fter a while, some of us even started wondering if he might be gay.<\/p>\n
hen recently, I stumbled onto his little affair with Deanna.<\/p>\n
Jon\u2019t ask me what he saw in her. Sure, she had a pretty face, but she was also his rival\u2019s fianc\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
Vhat guy in his right mind would want to play the side piece?<\/p>\n
And now, here she is, trying on ceremonial gowns.<\/p>\n
Thinking about it, I couldn\u2019t help but be amused with his misfortune.<\/p>\n
pulled out my phone, zoomed in, and snapped a photo.<\/p>\n
Spinning the phone in my hand, I let out a low whistle, pleased with myself as I strolled out of the studio.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 43 The Hickeys Under the Ceremonial Gown<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
On the phone, Jorge was still urging me to come to the hospital and stay with Peggie.<\/p>\n
Just then, a startled voice came from behind me. I turned, and the sight of her hit me like a wave.<\/p>\n
I spoke into the phone, keeping my eyes on her. \u201cI\u2019m not coming today. If Peggie gets worked up, just give her the medicine. Jorge, I have a life too. I can\u2019t spend my whole life revolving around her.\u201d<\/p>\n
I hung up without waiting for his reply and took long strides toward Deanna. My eyes locked on her.<\/p>\n
Surely, I had imagined before how stunning she would look in a ceremonial gown.<\/p>\n
But seeing it with my own eyes made me speechless.<\/p>\n
Nothing could describe the shock in my chest.<\/p>\n
The white gown wrapped her figure, silk and lace glowing softly under the lights.<\/p>\n
She looked like something divine\u2013pure, noble, untouchable, as if Nyx herself had materialized before me. A beauty so sacred it made you afraid to get too close.<\/p>\n
And this woman, she was going to be my Luna.<\/p>\n
A smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I walked faster toward her.<\/p>\n
Just before I reached her, Lily stepped forward with a cheerful suggestion. \u201cMs. Wiley, this ceremonial gown doesn\u2019t need the sheer cover. Let me take it off for you so we can see the full effect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna didn\u2019t move. She didn\u2019t object.<\/p>\n
Lily reached out and gently slid the veil\u2013like shawl from her shoulders. Her slender, pale neck was revealed.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s when I froze. It was like being struck by lightning. My whole body jolted.<\/p>\n
Her pale, smooth neck and the curve of her collarbone were dotted with faint purple marks. The shapes were too suggestive, too intimate. They weren\u2019t bruises from an accident\u2013they were hickeys.<\/p>\n
Lily gave an awkward laugh. \u201cMr. Olson, Ms. Wiley, you two must be deeply in love. Why don\u2019t you take a moment to see if the gown works? We\u2019ll step out for now.\u201d<\/p>\n
She quickly gathered the assistants and slipped out of the room, gently closing the door behind her.<\/p>\n
The vast bridal hall fell silent, leaving only the two of us inside.<\/p>\n
I stood frozen. My eyes locked on those burning marks. The wonder and tenderness I\u2019d felt seconds ago vanished.<\/p>\n
In their place surged a storm of fury\u2013the raw rage of an Alpha whose claim had been crossed.<\/p>\n
I had never touch her. So how could Deanna have those marks?<\/p>\n
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1:44 am<\/p>\n
Chapter 44 You Cheated on Me<\/p>\n
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