Chapter 121
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 121<\/p>\n
r 121 A Call I Couldn\u2019t Avoid<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
The phone started ringing.<\/p>\n
I had just lifted my forehead from the steering wheel.<\/p>\n
I stared at the screen but didn\u2019t move. The ringtone echoed stubbornly inside the car.<\/p>\n
After a long pause, I finally took a deep breath and pressed answer.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s deep, magnetic voice came through the line, mixed with a faint electric buzz. It sent a tingling shiver down my ears.<\/p>\n
Hearing him, a wave of emotion spread through me until even my fingers felt weak.<\/p>\n
I cleared my throat, trying to sound calm. \u201cWhen are you coming back?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMiss me already?\u201d<\/p>\n
I stayed quiet for a few seconds, then said, \u201cThere\u2019s something I need to talk to you<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot over the phone. We\u2019ll talk when you\u2019re back.\u201d<\/p>\n
about.\u201d<\/p>\n
My fragile pride wouldn\u2019t allow me to stand by until he really got engaged before I stepped aside.<\/p>\n
My love might not be worth much, but it wasn\u2019t cheap either.<\/p>\n
Luis sounded puzzled. \u201cThat urgent?\u201d<\/p>\n
I bit my lip, my throat tightening. After a while, I whispered, \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n
He chuckled softly. \u201cClingy little thing. Wait for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
The call ended. I leaned back in my seat, feeling like the air had been sucked out of me.<\/p>\n
That evening, Violet dragged me out for dinner.<\/p>\n
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She seemed in a good mood and even ordered a beer.<\/p>\n
I, on the other hand, was drowning in my thoughts, unable to enjoy anything.<\/p>\n
I poked the steak on my plate for ages without taking a bite.<\/p>\n
Violet set her glass down and tapped the table with her knuckles.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, girl. Luis is on a business trip, not sneaking around with someone else. Why are you spacing out over dinner with me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Her words made me quickly fork a piece of beef into my mouth. The meat was juicy and tender, bursting with flavor.<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing,\u201d I said quietly. \u201cI\u2019m happy to see you enjoy yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Violet narrowed her eyes and studied me for a long time. \u201cSomething\u2019s off with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
I was shocked. Am I that easy to read?<\/p>\n
She leaned closer. \u201cThis isn\u2019t because of what I said before, is it? You know, about being careful with Mr. Eaton?\u201d<\/p>\n
I pressed my lips together and said nothing.<\/p>\n
Violet slapped the table. \u201cLook, I used to think all men were the same\u2013selfish, only good for a drink and a laugh. But Luis? I don\u2019t know him well. When you were in trouble with your pack, he stepped in right away. I also benefited from his help and managed to break free from my mess. He\u2019s nothing like that jerk Jake.\u201d<\/p>\n
If Violet knew I was planning to break things off, she\u2019d never let it go without grilling me.<\/p>\n
I sighed and changed the subject.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry about me. Tell me\u2013do you have any new admirers lately?\u201d<\/p>\n
As soon as I asked, Violet slammed the table so hard that the dishes rattled.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat scumbag Robert keeps sending flowers and fancy snacks to my set every day. If he wants to chase me, fine. But the way he looks at me, it\u2019s like I should be grateful he even noticed me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robert was the youngest son of an elder from the Olsendreich Pack. Spoiled since birth, he was reckless and arrogant. That guy was changing girlfriends faster than he changed clothes.<\/p>\n
Violet wasn\u2019t exactly known for staying with one guy either.<\/p>\n
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But I still didn\u2019t want her to get involved with that scumbag.<\/p>\n
\u201cRobert isn\u2019t reliable,\u201d I warned her. \u201cIf you\u2019re serious about someone, Terence might be better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Violet snorted.<\/p>\n
\u201cReally? You think my standards are that low? Just circling around your ex\u2019s buddies?\u201d She rolled her eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides, if I dated anyone from the Olsendreich Pack, wouldn\u2019t that mean you\u2019d run into Jake all the time? You\u2019d probably have a heart attack.\u201d<\/p>\n
The moment the words left her mouth, she froze, her eyes going wide.<\/p>\n
\u201cCrap! Speak of the devil!\u201d<\/p>\n
I turned, and my heart twisted.<\/p>\n
Standing at the restaurant entrance were Robert, Terence, and Jake.<\/p>\n
All tall, broad\u2013shouldered, and impossible to miss. Especially Jake. His alpha presence filled the room, impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n
Robert strutted over like he owned the place.<\/p>\n
\u201cMind if we join?\u201d<\/p>\n
I lifted my head and accidentally locked eyes with Jake. My breath caught.<\/p>\n
In the next second, I quickly looked away, pretending I hadn\u2019t noticed.<\/p>\n
Violet frowned and snapped, \u201cGet lost. At this table, no men or dogs allowed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robert ignored her and plopped down in the empty seat.<\/p>\n
\u201cSweetheart, you should feel lucky that I\u2019m even interested in you. Don\u2019t push your luck.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, but why don\u2019t you switch that interest to someone else?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cToo bad, I\u2019m claiming this seat,\u201d Robert smirked. \u201cJake, Terence, come sit here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Violet\u2019s voice shot up. \u201cAre you out of your mind? Can\u2019t you understand my words? Just seeing your face makes me lose my appetite.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robert\u2019s face flushed. \u201cYou just wait. Next time you see me in bed, you\u2019ll be screaming louder<\/p>\n
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when you see my face.\u201d<\/p>\n
The words made my stomach twist. Our table was tucked in the corner, but after that outburst, people started glancing over. They recognized Violet. A few even pulled out their phones to take pictures.<\/p>\n
Violet had just managed to calm the previous scandal. I was afraid she\u2019d stir up another scene. I tugged on her sleeve, trying to stop her from losing her temper.<\/p>\n
\u201cRobert.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cold, deep voice came from nearby.<\/p>\n
Jake.<\/p>\n
Robert waved him over. \u201cJake, come on. Deanna\u2019s here too. You take one side, I\u2019ll take the other.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s expression stayed calm, his tone cutting like ice. \u201cWe\u2019re leaving.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHuh? Jake, wait\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI said we\u2019re leaving! Move!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2204","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2204","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=2204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}