Chapter 106
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 106<\/p>\n
Chapter 106 You\u2019ll Never Be a Luna<\/p>\n
Chapter 106 You\u2019ll Never Be a Luna<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
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I lifted the coffee cup, my fingers brushing the warm rim. I brought it close and breathed in the aroma.<\/p>\n
The scent was rich but not overwhelming, with a faint nutty aftertaste. I took a small sip. The liquid slid over my tongue, smooth as velvet, without the sour bite of cheap coffee.<\/p>\n
Even though I rarely drank hand\u2013ground coffee, I could tell right away this wasn\u2019t ordinary.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is excellent quality,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
Ruth smiled.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese beans come from Emerald Estate in Reshon. Even the richest families in Euron can\u2019t always get them. Only a few pounds are harvested each year. That little sip you just took is worth half a million dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n
Half a million for a sip!<\/p>\n
I nearly choked.<\/p>\n
Under Ruth\u2019s sharp gaze, I forced myself to stay calm and drew in a deep breath.<\/p>\n
She kept that faint, polite smile on her face.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuis is the only successor of the Mooncrown Pack,\u201d she said. \u201cHis grandfather passed away early. His parents died when he was six. I\u2019ve poured everything into raising him.\u201d<\/p>\n
I lowered my head, tracing the gold rim of my cup with my fingertip as she continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis nature has always been reckless, doing as he pleases. Spending a fortune to make a woman smile\u2013yes, that\u2019s exactly the kind of thing he would do. But money means nothing to our pack.\u201d<\/p>\n
She lifted her cup and sipped again. \u201cIt\u2019s like this coffee. To you, it\u2019s rare and precious. But really, only beans of this quality are worthy to match with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
I slowly raised my eyes, locking them on Ruth.<\/p>\n
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She raised a hand to stop me.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wiley, since this is our first meeting, let me give you a welcome gift.\u201d<\/p>\n
At her signal, a servant stepped forward and handed me a folder.<\/p>\n
I froze for a moment before taking it, my fingers stiff, but I didn\u2019t open it right away.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo on,\u201d Ruth said gently, sipping her coffee again.<\/p>\n
After a pause, I tore the seal and pulled out a stack of papers and a recording.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis document transfers 30% of Mistbane Group\u2019s shares to you,\u201d Ruth explained. \u201cThat makes you the largest shareholder from today forward. As for this recording, it contained a conversation between Violet\u2019s ex\u2013boyfriend and another woman. Once this is released, she\u2019ll be cleared of her scandal and regain her status quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her smile stayed warm, almost kind.<\/p>\n
But my<\/p>\n
inside.<\/p>\n
hands gripping the folder grew cold and stiff, and I couldn\u2019t help the bitter laugh<\/p>\n
So this was Ruth. Sharp, thorough, and calculating.<\/p>\n
She had dug into my life so carefully she even knew exactly what I wanted.<\/p>\n
Without another word, I shoved everything back into the folder.<\/p>\n
I looked at Ruth, who still wore that kind and gentle expression, and asked carefully, \u201cAre you giving me this so I\u2019ll leave Luis?\u201d<\/p>\n
She slowly set her cup down on the table. When her eyes met mine again, there was a layer of distance in them.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor Alphas, having more than one woman is common. Especially for someone like my grandson, a pure\u2013blood Alpha.\u201d<\/p>\n
She paused before adding, \u201cBut it\u2019s one thing to like someone. Marriage is another. I don\u2019t mind if you stay with him as his woman. But I need to remind you of my plan to form an alliance with Blackcreek Pack. Don\u2019t even think about the Luna title.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her voice grew firmer. \u201cI hope you understand your place, Ms. Wiley.\u201d<\/p>\n
My whole body went cold.<\/p>\n
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I understood now.<\/p>\n
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It seemed only by agreeing to be nothing more than a lover, or maybe even his side chick, could I stay by Luis\u2019s side.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t remember how I got home.<\/p>\n
On the table sat the blinding document she had given me. I wanted so badly to throw it away.<\/p>\n
I went into the kitchen, pulled a bottle of cold water from the fridge, and drank it in one go to calm myself down.<\/p>\n
The icy water slid down into my chest and eased the tightness in my body.<\/p>\n
After a while, I opened my laptop, played back the recording, and gave Violet a call.<\/p>\n
\u201cBae, what\u2019s wrong? I just finished a workout,\u201d she answered, still breathless.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a recording about your ex. It makes it clear he was only using you. If you release it, everyone will know you\u2019re innocent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Violet gasped. \u201cWhere did you get this? Did you actually go to Mr. Eaton?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry about that. Just use it if it helps you.\u201d<\/p>\n
After hanging up, I shoved the blue tie I had bought\u2013box and all\u2013into the bottom of my closet.<\/p>\n
Then I filled the tub with hot water and sank into it until the surface covered my shoulders.<\/p>\n
My mind raced through everything that had happened lately before focusing on Ruth\u2019s words. \u201cMooncrown Pack plans to form a marriage alliance with Blackcreek Pack. You would never become a Luna.\u201d<\/p>\n
I suddenly shot up from the tub, sending water splashing everywhere.<\/p>\n
My wet hair stuck to my face as drops slid down my jawline. I pushed the strands back behind my ears and stared at myself in the bathroom mirror.<\/p>\n
My eyes were empty. My face, pale.<\/p>\n
I had known this all along.<\/p>\n
So why did it still hurt this much?<\/p>\n
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Chapter 107 Space Between Us<\/p>\n
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