Chapter 129
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 129<\/p>\n
Chapter 129: Leaving the Hospital<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s Perspective:<\/p>\n
After an entire week, the moment I had been waiting for finally arrived\u2014I was given the green light to leave the hospital. The sterile white walls and constant hum of machines had become all too familiar, but now, freedom was within reach.<\/p>\n
The doctor reviewed my medical chart with evident surprise at the speed of my recovery. \u201cYour leg is healing remarkably well,\u201d he remarked. \u201cYou\u2019re able to walk normally now, but remember to take it slow\u2014no running or strenuous activity just yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sunlight poured in through the large window, casting a warm glow over the open suitcase resting on my bed. Stacey was carefully folding and packing my belongings, her movements gentle and deliberate.<\/p>\n
Just then, the door opened, and my parents stepped inside.<\/p>\n
Kathryn approached me with a hopeful smile. \u201cDeanna, why don\u2019t you come home with us? Your room is all set up. The house staff will look after you.\u201d<\/p>\n
I instinctively took a small step backward. \u201cNo, thank you. I\u2019ll be going back to my own place.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the past two weeks, Kathryn had visited nearly every day. I had even driven her to and from the hospital a few times. The meals Stacey brought were mostly prepared by Kathryn herself. They weren\u2019t exactly gourmet, but I never complained.<\/p>\n
Kathryn pressed on, her voice laced with concern. \u201cThat won\u2019t do. You just got out of the hospital, and I don\u2019t feel comfortable with you living alone. If you don\u2019t want to come home with us, then maybe I could stay at your place for a while. I\u2019d take care of you there.\u201d<\/p>\n
A sharp pulse throbbed in my temple as I braced myself to decline once more. At that moment, the sharp click of heels echoed down the hallway.<\/p>\n
Violet appeared, pushing the door open with a confident stride.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe can stay with me,\u201d Violet declared firmly. \u201cI have a maid at my house, and Deanna already has one too. It\u2019s the best option.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathryn frowned, skepticism clear on her face. \u201cYou must be Violet. I know you and Deanna are close, but you\u2019re an actress\u2014always traveling. How can you possibly take care of her?\u201d<\/p>\n
I wanted to tell Kathryn I didn\u2019t need anyone\u2019s care, that I was capable on my own. But before I could speak, another knock sounded at the door.<\/p>\n
I looked up, and my heart skipped a beat.<\/p>\n
Luis was leaning casually against the doorway, his tall, broad-shouldered frame commanding attention. Nurses and patients passing by couldn\u2019t help but glance his way.<\/p>\n
Philip\u2019s face brightened at the sight of him. \u201cMr. Eaton, what a surprise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis didn\u2019t respond. Instead, he walked straight over to me.<\/p>\n
Before I could even react, his warm hand slid around my waist, pulling me close.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo I have to report to you every time I go somewhere?\u201d His voice was smooth, his eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath catch.<\/p>\n
Philip forced a nervous smile, clearly unsure how to respond.<\/p>\n
Luis tilted his head down slightly, still holding me firmly. \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d<\/p>\n
In that instant, Kathryn, Philip, and Violet all turned their gazes toward me simultaneously.<\/p>\n
Not wanting them to assume Luis and I were living together, I quickly stepped aside. \u201cI\u2019ll stay with Violet,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just need some time alone,\u201d I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? Girl, did that hospital stay scramble your brain?\u201d she teased, but I ignored her.<\/p>\n
I climbed into the car quickly and buckled my seatbelt.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, the sharp screech of tires cut through the air.<\/p>\n
A sleek black sports car skidded to a halt right in front of us. The Mooncrown Pack\u2019s silver emblem gleamed ominously under the streetlights\u2014like a predator poised to strike.<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s car.<\/p>\n
The driver\u2019s door swung open, and Luis stepped out with purpose, slamming the door behind him.<\/p>\n
Even from inside the vehicle, I could feel the overwhelming presence of a top-tier alpha bearing down on me. My heart pounded fiercely, almost painfully.<\/p>\n
He stopped beside my window, curling his long fingers into a fist and knocking firmly\u2014once, twice.<\/p>\n
I took a steadying breath, forced a smile, and slowly rolled down the window. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d I asked casually.<\/p>\n
Luis braced one hand against the roof of the car and leaned in slightly.<\/p>\n
His voice was low and commanding. \u201cGet out.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2212","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2212","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=2212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}