Chapter 204
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 204<\/p>\n
**Chapter 204: Come Home**<\/p>\n
**Luis\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s concealing something from us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Griffin\u2019s words reverberated in my mind, a persistent echo that refused to fade away.<\/p>\n
I had sensed it long before he voiced his suspicions. But instead of confronting the issue, I chose to observe Deanna in silence for a few fleeting moments, allowing the weight of her secret to hang in the air between us.<\/p>\n
As soon as she shut the car door behind her, I pressed the accelerator firmly and sped away, the engine roaring to life beneath me. One hand gripped the steering wheel with determination, while the other rested casually against the window frame. My gaze flickered to the rearview mirror, and there she was\u2014striding confidently toward the building, her back turned to me, oblivious to my watchful eyes.<\/p>\n
A soft chuckle escaped my lips, a mix of amusement and intrigue.<\/p>\n
So, she had left Bluewave Studio and returned to Mistbane Group, had she? I couldn\u2019t help but doubt that her departure was as uncomplicated as she portrayed it.<\/p>\n
If I wanted to, I could easily instruct my team to dig deeper, to uncover the truth behind her abrupt transition. Yet, I refrained. I wanted her to be the one to share her story, to let me in on the details when she was ready.<\/p>\n
At that moment, my phone buzzed from the console, breaking my train of thought. I glanced at the screen\u2014Ruth.<\/p>\n
I tapped the steering wheel a few times in a rhythm, contemplating whether to answer. Finally, I connected the call to the car\u2019s audio system.<\/p>\n
Her voice filled the space, clear and authoritative. \u201cLuis, you\u2019ve been back from Euron for quite a while now. Why haven\u2019t you made your way home?\u201d<\/p>\n
I shrugged nonchalantly, turning the steering wheel with practiced ease. \u201cI had some matters to attend to yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThen make your way back to the pack today. I need an update on the Euron factory situation,\u201d she insisted, her tone leaving no room for argument.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnderstood.\u201d I pressed down harder on the gas, feeling the car surge forward as if it understood the urgency of my mission.<\/p>\n
Upon my arrival at the office, I was immediately swept into a whirlwind of meetings that seemed to stretch endlessly.<\/p>\n
By the time the afternoon sun hung low in the sky, I found myself positioned at the head of the conference table, fatigue creeping into my bones. My eyes flitted between the presentation slides projected on the wall and the phone lying temptingly on the desk, its screen void of any notifications.<\/p>\n
The silence was deafening; not a single message had come through all day.<\/p>\n
During a brief intermission, I leafed through the latest investment report, trying to find solace in the numbers. Around me, a few senior executives were huddled together, their voices barely above whispers, punctuated by stifled laughter.<\/p>\n
Though they attempted to keep their conversation discreet, my acute hearing caught every word.<\/p>\n
Rainier Skeet from the Planning Department snorted, trying to suppress his laughter. \u201cNo way we\u2019d dare, Alpha. But that little Band-Aid on your neck is\u2026 quite fashionable.\u201d<\/p>\n
I instinctively touched my neck, a faint smirk breaking through my otherwise stoic expression. \u201cThat\u2019s not something you should be paying attention to.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the day drew to a close, I returned to the estate, the familiar surroundings offering a sense of solace.<\/p>\n
Upstairs, in the bedroom, I found four doctors hovering near the bed, their expressions serious and focused.<\/p>\n
Alina turned as I entered, a hint of respect in her posture as she bowed slightly. \u201cAlpha.\u201d<\/p>\n
I nodded, removing my suit jacket and handing it to her with a sense of ease.<\/p>\n
Ruth, ever the commanding presence, waved the doctors away. \u201cYou can leave us now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Once the door clicked shut behind them, I stepped closer to Alina, my concern evident. \u201cHow are you feeling?\u201d<\/p>\n
She reached out, giving my shoulder a light smack, a playful gesture that felt comforting. \u201cFinally decided to come home, huh? I practically had to beg you to visit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2287","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2287","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=2287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}