Chapter 222
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 222<\/p>\n
**The Heart I Buried for You by Serene Lockwood 222**<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
His frigid gaze sent a jolt through my chest, causing my heart to momentarily falter.<\/p>\n
What was happening?<\/p>\n
If he was already entrenched in a meeting, why summon me to report?<\/p>\n
Yet, I had no option; the Mooncrown Pack was now my client, and I was bound by duty.<\/p>\n
As the contractor, my role was to remain quietly in the background, a mere spectator in this tense atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, I sensed a shift in the room; one of his subordinates must have uttered something amiss, for Luis emitted a low, chilling snort.<\/p>\n
In that fleeting moment, the air thickened with the potent, irritated aura of an Alpha, saturating the entire space.<\/p>\n
Even from my distant perch, I could feel the tension crackling like static electricity.<\/p>\n
My Omega instincts screamed at me to bow my head, to shrink away into the shadows and become invisible.<\/p>\n
It felt like an eternity before their meeting finally drew to a close.<\/p>\n
One by one, Luis\u2019s subordinates trickled out of the room, their expressions resembling those of pardoned prisoners, relieved to escape his presence.<\/p>\n
After a brief pause, I gathered my courage and approached the couch where Luis reclined, seemingly oblivious to my existence.<\/p>\n
He remained engrossed in his files, exuding that cold, detached Alpha energy that made me feel utterly insignificant.<\/p>\n
I stood there, feeling awkward and out of place, pressing my lips together in a tight line before finally speaking in a professional tone.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Eaton, I\u2019m here on behalf of Mistbane Pack to provide an update on the Moonline Expansion Project for the upcoming quarter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Only then did Luis deign to look up, casting me a languid glance, his chin lifting slightly in a silent command for me to proceed.<\/p>\n
But as quickly as he had acknowledged me, he dropped his gaze once more, flipping through the pages with disinterest.<\/p>\n
The only sound that permeated the silence was the gentle rustle of paper, a stark reminder of my own insignificance.<\/p>\n
In that moment, I felt like just another Omega in his pack, yearning for his approval, desperate to make my presence known.<\/p>\n
If I had foreseen how this would unfold, I would have never accepted that staggering eight billion investment from him.<\/p>\n
Now, all I craved was an escape, a chance to distance myself from this man whose very presence made my heart ache with every passing breath.<\/p>\n
Under different circumstances, I would have savored each dish, but my pregnancy had heightened my Omega senses, making everything feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n
All I could detect was an overpowering gaminess that churned my stomach, a stark contrast to the culinary delights before me.<\/p>\n
Yet, I forced myself to maintain a fa\u00e7ade of normalcy.<\/p>\n
Luis, however, paid me no mind, savoring his meal with an elegance that seemed effortless.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, I stood there, feeling like a fool, caught in a web of awkwardness.<\/p>\n
Frustrated, I finally took a seat and served myself some soup, hoping to blend into the moment.<\/p>\n
Luis cast a glance in my direction but said nothing, continuing to eat with an air of indifference.<\/p>\n
I took a tentative sip, and the flavor immediately turned my stomach, the nausea crashing over me like a tidal wave.<\/p>\n
Once upon a time, I adored mushroom soup, but now, just that single taste had me covering my mouth, fighting back the urge to gag.<\/p>\n
Looking up, I caught sight of Luis\u2019s gaze, which had shifted from mild curiosity to an icy coldness that sent a shiver down my spine.<\/p>\n
He remarked sarcastically, \u201cSo now you can\u2019t even stand eating with me? Deanna, that\u2019s impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2305","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2305","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=2305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}