Chapter 99
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 99<\/p>\n
Chapter 99 Celebrate Birthday with You<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
I stared coldly at the people who called themselves my family.<\/p>\n
If that video hadn\u2019t proved my innocence, I\u2019d probably be in jail by now.<\/p>\n
Luis pulled me close, his arm firm around my shoulders, and spoke with mocking calm.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuna, what if someone pushed you off the second floor? Would a simple sorry fix that?\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathryn froze, unable to reply.<\/p>\n
Philip stepped in with a stiff smile.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMr. Eaton, this is all a misunderstanding. Just a mistake from our adopted daughter. Today is Deanna\u2019s birthday party. Why don\u2019t we celebrate for her now?\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis smirked. \u201cHer party hasn\u2019t even started, and she\u2019s already suffering. If the party goes on, how awful will you treat her?\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip\u2019s face tightened. For once, I felt a sharp sense of satisfaction.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Eaton, you must be joking. Deanna is our biological daughter. We\u2019d never treat her like that,\u201d Philip said quickly.<\/p>\n
Luis gave a short, harsh laugh. \u201cThen being your daughter must be a pretty miserable life.\u201d<\/p>\n
People around us chuckled, unable to hold it in.<\/p>\n
Even I, watching Philip\u2019s face turn red with embarrassment, couldn\u2019t help but smile.<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s tone softened, but his words carried weight. \u201cMy woman\u2019s birthday is mine to celebrate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before I knew it, his arm slid under my knees and behind my back. With one strong lift, he carried me off the ground.<\/p>\n
The sudden weightless feeling made me gasp. I grabbed onto his shirt collar without thinking.<\/p>\n
The stares from the crowd burned against my skin. My cheeks flamed hot as I struggled to push him away.<\/p>\n
But Luis never slowed. He just carried me out in front of everyone.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t even have to wonder what tomorrow\u2019s headlines would say\u2013I could already see them.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuis, let me down. It\u2019s my face that hurts, not my legs.\u201d<\/p>\n
He lowered his gaze, giving me a sideways look. \u201cWhat\u2019s this? Now that the problem\u2019s solved, you want to cut ties? Ms. Wiley, have some manners. You could at least say thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t\u2026\u201d My ears burned red with frustration. I didn\u2019t dare to struggle too much, so I muttered under my breath, \u201cFine, thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis chuckled softly and turned toward the front gate. He carried me away as if the stares of others meant nothing.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 99 Celebrate Birthday with You<\/p>\n
Pressed against his chest, I could hear the rush of his heartbeat.<\/p>\n
For a moment, I wasn\u2019t sure if it was his or mine.<\/p>\n
Then\u2013boom.<\/p>\n
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A loud blast split the night sky. Fireworks exploded overhead in red, gold, and violet. They bloomed like flowers, bright enough to light up the entire city.<\/p>\n
I lifted my head instinctively. The glow of the fireworks painted Luis\u2019s profile in sharp lines.<\/p>\n
His profile stood out sharply in the glow, every line defined by the flickering light. Tiny sparks reflected in his eyes, brighter than the fireworks themselves.<\/p>\n
I found myself staring, lost for a moment, until even the sting of that slap faded away.<\/p>\n
Luis can<\/p>\n
me out of the mansion. A sleek black Lamborghini waited at the curb.<\/p>\n
When he set me into the passenger seat, he carefully shielded my head with his hand so I wouldn\u2019t bump it on the doorframe.<\/p>\n
The car picked up speed, the neon lights outside racing backward in a blur.<\/p>\n
Overhead, more fireworks burst into dazzling colors\u2013red, gold, and violet\u2013showering down like glitter before the wind swept them away past the windows.<\/p>\n
Luis kept one hand on the wheel, his knuckles strong and steady. Every so often, he turned to glance at me, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.<\/p>\n
My heart still pounded fast, but it wasn\u2019t from fear anymore. Surrounded by the fireworks and with him beside me, the rhythm felt warm, sweet, and almost tender.<\/p>\n
So this was what it felt like to be protected by an Alpha\u2013to be held and cherished by someone.<\/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-2182","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2182","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=2182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}