Chapter 272
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 272<\/p>\n
**Chapter 272: An Empty Restaurant and a First Meeting**<\/p>\n
**Erik\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
The atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically, almost palpable, as the pure-blood Alpha energy emanating from Luis became a chaotic storm. It oscillated between an icy chill and a searing heat, like a wild beast ready to pounce.<\/p>\n
He sat there, his gaze fixed on the ice cubes clinking softly in his glass, as if they held the secrets of the universe.<\/p>\n
After a heavy silence, he finally broke it, his voice a rough whisper, as if he had to claw his way through the words.<\/p>\n
\u201cErik,\u201d he began, each syllable laden with weight, \u201cif I knew how to let go, I wouldn\u2019t be stuck here, listening to your nonsense.\u201d<\/p>\n
Suddenly, he snapped his head up, and I was taken aback by the intensity burning in his green eyes. There was a wild determination there, a kind of madness that sent shivers down my spine.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s mine,\u201d he declared, each word punctuated with fierce conviction. From the moment I laid eyes on her, I knew she was my fated mate.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s carrying my pup\u2026 Our first pup.\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice softened, a bitter smile creeping across his lips, a mixture of joy and despair. \u201cYou ask me what my next move is. Honestly? I don\u2019t have a clue. All I know is that I love her. No matter what happens, I can\u2019t bring myself to let her slip away.\u201d<\/p>\n
Holy hell.<\/p>\n
The crimson depths of his eyes sent goosebumps racing across my skin.<\/p>\n
This was the first time I had witnessed fear in Luis\u2014not the kind that comes from facing death, but the paralyzing fear of losing something precious.<\/p>\n
I let out a long sigh, suppressing the urge to revel in the unfolding drama.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, alright,\u201d I said, reaching for the bottle and pouring more into his empty glass.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not the worst-case scenario just yet.\u201d I raised my glass to clink against his. \u201cFor now, you\u2019re still in control. You know what you want. The curse hasn\u2019t fully taken hold. You still have time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat you need to do now is figure out how to navigate this situation while you still have a grip on yourself. Remember, you\u2019re not just living for yourself anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
**Deanna\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
I had been buried in work lately, feeling the weight of my responsibilities pressing down on me.<\/p>\n
I was on the verge of making a significant decision.<\/p>\n
Given my plans to leave, I needed to find a professional manager for the corporation and sort out all related matters within the next two months.<\/p>\n
In truth, selling off my shares would be the quickest route, but that would mean handing them back to Philip, and I couldn\u2019t bear the thought.<\/p>\n
Ever since I had stripped him of his power, he had been reduced to throwing his Alpha weight around within the confines of the Mistbane Pack.<\/p>\n
That evening, I rushed to Luminara Restaurant, my heart racing with anticipation and nerves.<\/p>\n
However, I found myself stuck behind a Werewolf Enforcement Bureau vehicle, which delayed my arrival by ten frustrating minutes.<\/p>\n
As soon as I stepped inside, the waiter approached me with a respectful nod.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Deanna, please follow me.\u201d<\/p>\n
I felt a wave of confusion wash over me. My eyes scanned the restaurant, and to my surprise, it was completely empty.<\/p>\n
Malcolm occupied a window seat, and as soon as he spotted me, he stood up and pulled out the chair opposite him with a welcoming gesture.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d I said, settling into my seat, still glancing around in bewilderment. \u201cWhy is there no one else here?\u201d<\/p>\n
A smile danced on Malcolm\u2019s lips. \u201cI wanted to ensure we wouldn\u2019t be disturbed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curiosity piqued, I asked, \u201cBut why this place?\u201d<\/p>\n
He froze momentarily, as if caught off guard, before hastily explaining, \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I just thought this was where we first met. If it stirs up any unpleasant memories, we can easily move somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n
His sincerity touched me, yet I couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that tonight held more significance than either of us anticipated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2354","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2354","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=2354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}