Chapter 161
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 161<\/p>\n
**Deanna\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
Whenever Philip was away, a sense of peace enveloped me as I made my way to Kathryn at the Mistbane Pack. Each visit felt like stepping into a different realm, one where the noise and chaos of my life faded into the background, if only for a little while.<\/p>\n
Kathryn\u2019s eyes lit up as she spotted me, and she waved me over with an inviting smile. \u201cDeanna, come here! I want you to see these beautiful pieces. Tell me which one you like the most!\u201d<\/p>\n
At his words, Kathryn\u2019s gaze flickered to my wrist, and with a wave of authority, she instructed the jewelers, \u201cYou can leave for now. We\u2019ll choose something another time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The jeweler\u2019s eyes sparkled as he asked, \u201cMs. Wiley, do you fancy this Amani pearl necklace? It\u2019s truly a one-of-a-kind design.\u201d<\/p>\n
Upon hearing my words, Kathryn\u2019s expression shifted as she took the necklace into her hands, examining it thoughtfully. \u201cThis was a gift from your grandmother for her 16th birthday,\u201d she revealed, her voice tinged with a bittersweet nostalgia.<\/p>\n
The jeweler chimed in, \u201cThis pearl necklace is part of a collection of pawned jewelry we acquired recently.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before I could respond, Stacey rushed down the stairs from Jillian\u2019s room, her face pale and breathless. \u201cLuna, all the valuables and jewelry in Jillian\u2019s room are gone!\u201d<\/p>\n
**Kathryn\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
I had held onto the hope of guiding Jillian toward better choices, believing that perhaps, if she could grasp the weight of her actions, I might find it in my heart to offer her another chance. But now, it felt as though her heart had turned to ice, and I was left grappling with disappointment.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone can leave. I\u2019ll keep the pearl necklace. Please add it to my account,\u201d I commanded, my tone resolute.<\/p>\n
Cradling the pearl necklace in my hands, I turned to Deanna, a wave of guilt crashing over me. I couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that I had failed this child in more ways than I could count.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna,\u201d I began, my voice softening as I struggled to find the right words, \u201cI\u2019ve made a decision. I\u2019m officially severing all ties with Jillian in the name of Mistbane Pack\u2019s Luna. From now on, her fate\u2014whether she thrives or falters\u2014will no longer concern me or the pack.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s response was cool, almost detached, as if my words were echoes in an empty room. \u201cThat\u2019s your decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her calm Omega aura contrasted sharply with the storm brewing within me, amplifying the emotional distance that had developed between us. It felt as though we were discussing the fate of a stranger rather than someone so deeply intertwined in our lives. The weight of that distance pressed heavily on my chest.<\/p>\n
In a fit of rage, Desmond stormed upstairs, leaving me feeling helpless and frustrated.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, don\u2019t let him get to you,\u201d I said, attempting to soothe the tension that crackled in the air. \u201cThe forecast says there\u2019s a heavy storm approaching tonight. Why don\u2019t you stay here for the night?\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna shook her head, her resolve firm. \u201cNo need.\u201d<\/p>\n
After she left, I sank onto the couch, a wave of dejection washing over me.<\/p>\n
Stacey approached, her expression sympathetic. \u201cLuna, take it slow. Ms. Deanna has endured a lot of suffering in the three years since she returned to the pack.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Conclusion**<\/p>\n
**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**<\/p>\n
In the next chapter of *The Heart I Buried for You*, readers can expect the tension to escalate as the fallout from Jillian\u2019s disappearance begins to unravel. With Kathryn\u2019s decision to sever ties with her daughter, the emotional landscape of the Mistbane Pack will shift dramatically. Deanna, still grappling with her own place within the pack dynamics, will find herself at the center of a brewing storm, caught between loyalty to her family and the looming threat of external pressures from the Mooncrown Pack. As the dark clouds gather, secrets long buried may rise to the surface, challenging the fragile alliances that hold the pack together.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the arrival of the impending storm promises to mirror the emotional turmoil each character faces. Desmond\u2019s outburst and his rejection of Deanna will ignite a fierce confrontation, forcing Kathryn to confront not only her role as Luna but also her responsibilities as a mother. As tensions mount, Deanna\u2019s relationship with Luis will be tested, revealing whether her budding connection with the pure-blood Alpha can withstand the weight of her family\u2019s expectations. Will she choose to embrace her identity within the pack, or will she seek an escape from the chaos that threatens to consume her? The next chapter promises to deliver pivotal moments that will reshape the destinies of the Mistbane Pack, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eager to discover what choices will be made when the storm finally breaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2244","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2244","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=2244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}