Chapter 82
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 82<\/p>\n
r 82 You\u2019re a Bully<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
\u201cOne million? You wish. My woman was terrified because of you. Mental distress alone\u2013five million.\u201d<\/p>\n
The words had barely left my mouth when sirens blared in the distance. Several enforcer cruisers marked with wolf emblems pulled up fast along the curb.<\/p>\n
Car doors slammed. A dozen uniformed enforcers in silver gear poured out, moving sharp and clean.<\/p>\n
Leading them was Wade Corbyn. He rushed over, slightly out of breath. \u201cMr. Eaton, sorry we\u2019re late. We came as fast as we could after your call.\u201d<\/p>\n
I wasn\u2019t in the mood for small talk. My face was blank. \u201cHandle it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Without another word, I bent down, slid one arm behind Deanna\u2019s back and the other under her knees, and lifted her off the ground.<\/p>\n
Her lashes trembled, but she didn\u2019t fight me. She just leaned her head weakly against my shoulder.<\/p>\n
The fragile sight of her broke something in me. I set her gently in the passenger seat, then walked around the hood and slid behind<\/p>\n
the wheel.<\/p>\n
Before starting the car, I lowered the window and glanced at the bald man being held down by the enforcers. \u201cI don\u2019t accept a settlement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then I hit the gas and sped toward the private hospital run by my pack.<\/p>\n
When we arrived, staff was already waiting at the door. They rushed us straight into a VIP room.<\/p>\n
The hospital dean himself arranged for a CT scan and a full checkup.<\/p>\n
After the exams, he returned with the results. \u201cMs. Wiley isn\u2019t seriously hurt. Just a mild concussion. She\u2019ll need two days of rest in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n
I gave a short nod, crushed out the cigarette in my hand, and waited until the smoke on me had faded. Only then did I step into her<\/p>\n
room.<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
After taking the medicine, I half\u2013lay on the bed. My body felt lighter, my head clearer.<\/p>\n
It was only then that my mind finally caught up.<\/p>\n
I suddenly realized\u2013from the crash site all the way to the hospital\u2013Luis had carried me in his arms.<\/p>\n
And the whole way, people had been watching.<\/p>\n
Heat crept across my face. No wonder the nurses and doctors had looked at me with those curious, knowing eyes.<\/p>\n
The door opened. A tall figure stepped inside.<\/p>\n
1\/3<\/p>\n
\u0421\u043f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0434<\/p>\n
Luis walked slowly to the bed, his eyes locked on me, holding back something heavy.<\/p>\n
Finally, he spoke, \u201cAre you an idiot? What were you thinking, spacing out while driving?\u201d<\/p>\n
I wanted to tell him I was fine, but his sharp words hit me like a slap. My throat tightened. My body went stiff.<\/p>\n
It was my first car accident. Worse, the other driver had been a fierce thug who tried to scare me.<\/p>\n
Instead of comforting me, Luis called me stupid.<\/p>\n
If it weren\u2019t for that dumb radio interview, I wouldn\u2019t have gotten distracted.<\/p>\n
If I hadn\u2019t been distracted, none of this would have happened.<\/p>\n
The thought made my chest ache; hurt wrapped tight around me.<\/p>\n
My lips pressed hard together, and I whispered through a choking voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know I caused you trouble today. I\u2019m sorry, Mr. Eaton. It won\u2019t happen again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
Her distant way of addressing me made me frown.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t scold her badly, but why did she sound like she wanted to cut me off?<\/p>\n
I was only trying to remind her to drive safely.<\/p>\n
She get lucky this time.<\/p>\n
What about next time?<\/p>\n
Hearing that crash over the phone chilled me to the bone.<\/p>\n
Worry hit me like a wave, and I could barely breathe.<\/p>\n
While I was driving, my wolf kept pushing me to go faster and faster.<\/p>\n
I ran more red lights than I can count.<\/p>\n
I only managed to relax when I saw her safely inside the car; the tight knot in my chest finally eased.<\/p>\n
I sighed and softened my voice. \u201cWhy are you crying? It wasn\u2019t me who hit you.\u201d<\/p>\n
She pressed her lips tight. \u201cI didn\u2019t cry. Did you see me crying?\u201d<\/p>\n
I saw the lingering redness at the corner of her eyes. My fingers moved on their own and pinched her earlobe gently.<\/p>\n
It felt soft to my touch and a little cool against my skin.<\/p>\n
I let a helpless smile tug at my mouth. \u201cI saw with both of my eyes. People might think I\u2019m bullying you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are bullying me.\u201d She turned around, but her eyes were still wet.<\/p>\n
2\/3<\/p>\n
My Adam\u2019s apple bobbed and patiently coaxed her.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wiley, you want investment? I wire it. You want the Muses contract? I immediately brought it to you. Where else are you going to find a man this obedient?\u201d<\/p>\n
She glanced at me with mock resentment. \u201cAnd you shouted at me?\u201d<\/p>\n
I shouted at her? That\u2019s what she called it?<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s logic is something else.<\/p>\n
I bent down and planted both hands on the bed on either side of her. I pulled her into my arms and dropped my voice lower.<\/p>\n
\u201cFine, fine. I commit an unforgivable crime. Punish me, okay?\u201d<\/p>\n
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-2165","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2165","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=2165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}