Chapter 254
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 254<\/p>\n
**TITLE: The Heart I Buried for You by Serene Lockwood**<\/p>\n
**Chapter 254: What on Earth Are You Doing Here**<\/p>\n
**Erik\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
For what felt like an eternity, she stood there, enveloped in silence, her thoughts clearly churning beneath the surface. I couldn\u2019t help but feel the weight of the moment pressing down on us. Perhaps a gentle push would help her see reason\u2014after all, my friend needed her back.<\/p>\n
Finally, she broke the stillness, her voice calm yet distant, like echoes in a vast canyon. \u201cLuis\u2019s past or present has nothing to do with me anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
With those words, she turned on her heel, her slender figure gliding away from me, swallowed by the shadows as she rounded the corner. I clicked my tongue in frustration, the sound sharp in the air.<\/p>\n
Luis had a long and arduous journey ahead if he ever hoped to win her heart again.<\/p>\n
As I mulled over the situation, a werewolf attendant strolled by, balancing a lavish fruit platter on his arm. I raised a hand to stop him, curiosity piqued.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, isn\u2019t there a celebrity birthday bash happening tonight? Which private room is it in?\u201d<\/p>\n
The attendant\u2019s expression shifted, his lips pressing into a thin line.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m afraid I can\u2019t share that information, sir. Company policy,\u201d he replied curtly, scurrying away with the platter, leaving me with my thoughts.<\/p>\n
Hah. So they\u2019re all banding together to keep secrets from me, are they?<\/p>\n
What do they think? That I can\u2019t uncover the truth on my own?<\/p>\n
I recalled that Spade A was originally established by the Olsendreich Pack, but the Mooncrown Pack had also poured in their resources.<\/p>\n
Sure, those two packs loathed each other with a passion, but when it came to business, even sworn enemies could find common ground.<\/p>\n
I pulled out my phone, dialing a familiar number. \u201cMy esteemed Mr. Eaton, would you care to grace Spade A with your presence tonight?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d came Luis\u2019s immediate response, his tone clipped and dismissive.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh?\u201d A smirk crept onto my face, a glimmer of mischief in my eyes. \u201cBut your fated mate is here, you know.\u201d<\/p>\n
Silence hung in the air, thick and tense. I could almost hear his breath hitch on the other end before his voice turned cold, sharp as a blade. \u201cWhy is she there?\u201d<\/p>\n
I rolled my eyes, feigning innocence as I replied with exaggerated concern, \u201cShe came to celebrate her best friend\u2019s birthday. And you know how raucous it gets in here\u2014absolutely dreadful for pregnant Omegas. As a doctor, I must inform you that loud noises can lead to prenatal stress, emotional turmoil, developmental issues\u2026 all that terrifying stuff. I would love to keep an eye on your precious mate, but alas, I have no idea which private room she\u2019s in. If only someone cared enough to enlighten me.\u201d<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t help the grin that spread across my face, practically ear to ear.<\/p>\n
On the other end, I could feel Luis\u2019s frustration boiling over. \u201cWait there.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYour presence here is worth more than any midnight countdown,\u201d she replied, her eyes sparkling with genuine joy.<\/p>\n
She immediately signaled the staff, and within moments, a magnificent five-tier cake was wheeled into the room.<\/p>\n
As the music softened, the band played a gentle tune, and the celebrities, influencers, and wolves all gathered around in anticipation.<\/p>\n
\u201cBirthday girl\u2019s big moment!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cViolet, may your career continue to soar!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTo making bank this year\u2014cheers!\u201d<\/p>\n
The energy in the room surged once more, laughter and excitement filling the air.<\/p>\n
As the server pushed the cake cart further inside, a man swaggered in behind it.<\/p>\n
It was Robert\u2014the very same man who had been relentlessly pursuing Violet not long ago, a so-called friend of Jake\u2019s.<\/p>\n
The moment Violet laid eyes on him, her expression darkened, a storm brewing within her.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat on earth are you doing here?!\u201d she demanded, her voice laced with disbelief and anger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2336","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2336","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=2336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}