Chapter 154
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 154<\/p>\n
*Deanna\u2019s POV:*<\/p>\n
As I stepped out of the Elysian Club, the cool evening air wrapped around me like a comforting blanket, but it did little to ease the heat that lingered on my cheeks.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaggie!\u201d I heard a familiar voice call out, and I turned to see her sprinting towards me, her excitement palpable. The scent of her human essence filled the air, warm and inviting.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just needed to use the restroom,\u201d I replied, trying to sound casual.<\/p>\n
Maggie\u2019s eyes narrowed suspiciously, and I could feel her scrutinizing me. \u201cI went there too, but I didn\u2019t see you. Wait a minute, why is your face so flushed?\u201d<\/p>\n
I glanced around, feeling a bit exposed under her gaze. \u201cIt\u2019s just hot in here. Come on, let\u2019s get going,\u201d I urged, eager to change the subject.<\/p>\n
The drive was filled with a mix of anticipation and tension, the city lights flickering past us like fleeting thoughts.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna,\u201d Maggie broke the silence, her tone suddenly serious.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou won\u2019t believe what I just found out! That guy\u2014he\u2019s the Alpha of the Mooncrown Pack!\u201d<\/p>\n
Her voice dripped with awe, and I could sense her excitement. \u201cThe Mooncrown Pack is like, the most prestigious pureblood family in all of Sudland! They\u2019re worth billions!\u201d<\/p>\n
I turned the steering wheel, my expression remaining stoic, though inside I felt a mixture of pride and apprehension.<\/p>\n
Maggie glanced at me, her curiosity piqued. \u201cSo, what\u2019s your connection to him?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJust acquaintances,\u201d I replied flatly, my focus unwavering on the road ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh. Okay,\u201d she said, picking up on my tone and letting the conversation drop. The only sound filling the car was the gentle hum of the GPS guiding us forward.<\/p>\n
Before long, we arrived at the hospital, its sterile exterior looming before us. With a bag of fresh fruit and vitamins in hand, we made our way toward the hospital room. Just as Maggie reached for the doorknob, we overheard Alice Bond\u2014Zelena\u2019s mother\u2014speaking with a tone heavy with worry.<\/p>\n
Maggie muttered under her breath, \u201cWell, Mr. Gross ended up in the hospital, so I\u2019d say that counts\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
I maintained a straight face, nodding in agreement, though a small smile tugged at my lips.<\/p>\n
Alice finally smiled, her demeanor softening as she engaged in warm conversation with us, the atmosphere slowly lifting.<\/p>\n
After a while, I suggested I go grab dinner for everyone, wanting to provide a little comfort amid the chaos.<\/p>\n
As I made my way through the hospital corridor, I caught sight of a group of werewolf enforcers escorting a woman clad in a prison uniform.<\/p>\n
Her hair was disheveled, her eyes void of life, and her face appeared gaunt, almost ghostly. The metal cuffs around her wrists clinked softly, and the unmistakable scent of humanity lingered around her.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, the takeout bags slipped from my grasp, crashing to the floor with a loud thud.<\/p>\n
The noise drew her attention, and as our eyes met, I felt a jolt of terror. Her gaze was filled with an intense hatred and an insatiable bloodlust that sent chills down my spine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2237","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2237","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=2237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}