Chapter 122
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 122<\/p>\n
r 122 Second Kidnapping<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s Perspective:<\/p>\n
Since that fateful night when I mistakenly took Peggie for Deanna and ended up sleeping with her, I\u2019ve found it impossible to face Deanna. The guilt gnaws at me relentlessly.<\/p>\n
Peggie messages me every single day, relentlessly persistent. She\u2019s even shown up unannounced at my office multiple times, but I\u2019ve refused to see her. I just can\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Deanna and Luis are already together\u2014I\u2019m painfully aware of that. Yet, despite everything, a deep sense of betrayal lingers inside me, haunting my conscience.<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s Perspective:<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t help but glance upward for just a brief moment. Our eyes met\u2014mine and Jake\u2019s\u2014for an instant that felt suspended in time.<\/p>\n
But almost immediately, he averted his gaze and strode away without a word.<\/p>\n
Robert shot a dark look at Violet, muttering under his breath, \u201cJust wait and see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then, without hesitation, he hurried after Jake.<\/p>\n
Terence lingered behind us. When he finally reached my side, he spoke softly, \u201cSorry for interrupting.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s alright,\u201d I replied, shaking my head gently.<\/p>\n
Violet stared at the departing group, stunned. \u201cWhat\u2019s gotten into Jake? He didn\u2019t even acknowledge you and just left?\u201d<\/p>\n
I hadn\u2019t expected that either. I could only shake my head, uncertain of what to make of his behavior.<\/p>\n
After our meal, Violet rushed off to catch her flight back to the movie set.<\/p>\n
Once I said my farewells, I drove home alone. The night was quiet, the road nearly deserted. Then\u2014Bang!<\/p>\n
A sudden, deafening explosion rocked my car. The entire vehicle jolted violently, swerving out of control.<\/p>\n
My heart nearly stopped. I slammed on the brakes, the tires screeching sharply as they fought against the asphalt. Finally, the car came to a shaky halt.<\/p>\n
Still trembling, I pushed open the door and hurried outside to inspect the damage.<\/p>\n
My stomach dropped when I saw the tires\u2014completely covered in nails.<\/p>\n
This was no accident. My car had passed inspection just last month. Something was terribly wrong.<\/p>\n
I pulled out my phone, ready to call for a tow truck.<\/p>\n
But as I lifted my head, I noticed two shadowy figures slowly approaching under the dim streetlights.<\/p>\n
A wave of cold dread swept over me.<\/p>\n
I turned instinctively to run, but only took two steps before a powerful hand clamped down on my shoulder.<\/p>\n
Before I could react, a cloth was pressed hard against my mouth and nose.<\/p>\n
A sickly, bitter scent invaded my lungs.<\/p>\n
My eyes widened in shock. It was wolfsbane\u2014diluted, but potent enough to paralyze me.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, my head spun. The world blurred and tilted. My body went limp, as if every bone had melted away. Then everything faded to black\u2014utter darkness. I lost consciousness.<\/p>\n
When I finally opened my eyes again, darkness still surrounded me.<\/p>\n
It took effort to focus. I was inside a medium-sized warehouse. Steel and wooden crates lined the walls. Near the heavy metal door stood an old wooden table and a worn chair.<\/p>\n
My hands were tightly bound behind my back. My mouth was gagged with cloth. My limbs felt weak and jelly-like.<\/p>\n
That moment brought back memories of the last time I\u2019d been kidnapped.<\/p>\n
A chill ran down my spine, and every hair on my body stood on end.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, the iron door creaked open.<\/p>\n
Blinding light flooded the room for a moment before the door slammed shut again.<\/p>\n
A figure stepped inside. Dressed in black, he reeked of sweat and filth. His eyes gleamed cruelly from the shadows as he approached me.<\/p>\n
I was slumped against the wall. The gag was gone, but my clothes were filthy, my hair disheveled, and my hands still tightly bound. I couldn\u2019t move.<\/p>\n
Something didn\u2019t make sense.<\/p>\n
From what the kidnappers said, they\u2019d taken both Peggie and me.<\/p>\n
But why did she look so fine while I was in this state?<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna,\u201d Peggie said, slowly approaching me. \u201cLong time no see.\u201d<\/p>\n
I turned my head away, refusing to meet her gaze or speak.<\/p>\n
She laughed coldly. \u201cStop pretending! You know every time you act like this, it makes me sick.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smack!<\/p>\n
Her slap landed sharply across my cheek, burning with pain.<\/p>\n
Before I could react, her hand tangled in my hair, yanking my head back until my scalp screamed.<\/p>\n
Tears welled in my eyes as I was forced to look at her.<\/p>\n
It felt like my scalp was about to be torn right off.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeggie, don\u2019t touch me! Jake and I have already broken up!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBroken up?\u201d she echoed, laughing bitterly. Then, to my shock, tears streamed down her face.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou might have broken up with him, but he still hasn\u2019t let you go. The only way to end this once and for all is for us to settle things completely.\u201d<\/p>\n
A terrible realization struck me like lightning.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo these rogues work for you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Her smile twisted into something cruel. \u201cDeanna, the more you know, the sooner you\u2019ll die. But don\u2019t worry\u2014I hate you too much to let you go that easily.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2205","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2205","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=2205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}