Chapter 117
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 117<\/p>\n
Chapter 117 Let\u2019s Pretend It Never Happened<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
I stared at Peggie without blinking, trying to judge whether she was telling the truth.<\/p>\n
In my last clear memory, the woman I held was Deanna.<\/p>\n
The woman I kissed was Deanna.<\/p>\n
How did I wake up with Peggie instead?<\/p>\n
Peggie kept her head down, twisting the blanket in her hands. Her face showed nothing.<\/p>\n
A few seconds later, I looked away and forced myself to calm down.<\/p>\n
\u201cGet dressed first. We\u2019ll talk after,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
I left the bedroom and sat in the suite\u2019s living room.<\/p>\n
My chest felt tight. I felt like vines were squeezing my throat, and I couldn\u2019t breathe.<\/p>\n
I fumbled for a cigarette, bit it between my teeth, lit it, and took two hard drags before letting the smoke out.<\/p>\n
The room blurred in the haze.<\/p>\n
The bedroom door opened. Peggie walked out in a blue dress, slow and obedient. She looked soft and careful<\/p>\n
I looked at the dress and scowled.<\/p>\n
It was the same style Deanna wore\u2013almost the same color.<\/p>\n
Had I really mistaken Peggie for Deanna?<\/p>\n
A sudden pain stabbed my head and stomach. Everything inside me felt raw, like someone had stabbed me in many places.<\/p>\n
Still, I forced myself to sit upright and met her eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeggie,\u201d I said, \u201clet\u2019s just pretend this never happened.\u201d<\/p>\n
Peggie\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
His words hit me like a blow. My eyes flew wide, and tears filled up before I could stop them.<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t believe what I was hearing.<\/p>\n
I thought last night would change everything.<\/p>\n
But he wanted nothing to do with me.<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t my first time, but I was still the heiress of the Iceclaw Pack. How could he treat me like this?<\/p>\n
\u201cJake, what did you say? D\u2013did I hear you wrong?\u201d I asked, desperate.<\/p>\n
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5:31 pm DM<\/p>\n
Chapter 117 Let\u2019s Pretend It Never Happened<\/p>\n
He rested his elbows on his knees and buried his forehead in his hands. \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d he said, eyes down.<\/p>\n
I shook my head so hard my voice broke.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want sorry. I want you! Jake, I love you. I\u2019ve always loved you. I never stopped. Didn\u2019t you ever love me?\u201d<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t answer. The cigarette in his hand glowed red. Ash fell to the floor.<\/p>\n
His indifference was deeper than anything else. I cried out, \u201cThen why were you so good to me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jake stood up. \u201cI\u2019ll make it up to you. But you can\u2019t tell anyone about this.\u201d<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t look back. He opened the door and left.<\/p>\n
When the door closed, it felt like my heart had been torn apart.<\/p>\n
Couldn\u2019t tell anyone? He\u2019d make it up to me?<\/p>\n
The only thing I ever wanted was him.<\/p>\n
Was he deeply in love with Deanna?<\/p>\n
I wiped my tears hard, picked up the phone, and dialed.<\/p>\n
My voice was cold when I spoke. \u201cCarry out the plan. Deanna needs to be gone for me to have Jake\u2019s heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
I had stayed home for a while, giving myself time to calm down. Once I felt steady enough, I decided it was time to go back to work.<\/p>\n
Before leaving, I passed the desk in the living room.<\/p>\n
From the drawer, I pulled out the document Ruth had given me, the one for 30% of the shares, and shoved it straight into my bag.<\/p>\n
The moment ! opened the door, I found Stacey standing there, with an insulated bag in her hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Deanna, this is your breakfast. Luna asked me to bring it to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t need it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLuna made it herself. You know she never cooks, but she\u2019s been learning to cook for you. Her fingers are even cut from trying.\u201d<\/p>\n
I said nothing, just looked at her quietly.<\/p>\n
Stacey hurried on, \u201cMs. Jillian has moved out of the mansion. Luna cleaned and prepared your room just for you. She truly regrets everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs that so?\u201d<\/p>\n
I reached out and took the bag. Stacey\u2019s face lit up with relief.<\/p>\n
The very next second, I tossed the bag straight into the trash can beside me.<\/p>\n
\u201cTell her not to send anything again.\u201d<\/p>\n
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6:31 pm DN<\/p>\n
Chapter 117 Let\u2019s Pretend It Never Happened<\/p>\n
With that, I walked away, leaving Stacey frozen in shock.<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2200","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2200","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=2200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}