Chapter 292
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 292<\/p>\n
**Chapter 292: Staying the Night**<\/p>\n
**Deanna\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, can you make some room for me in your heart?\u201d<\/p>\n
Those words landed in my mind like a stone tossed into a still pond, sending ripples of shock and confusion radiating through my thoughts.<\/p>\n
I found myself captivated by Luis\u2019s flawless features, his earnest expression pulling at something deep within me. My voice faltered, barely escaping my lips, \u201cR-room\u2026 for you?\u201d<\/p>\n
With a soft click of his teeth, he spoke again, his voice steady and resolute, \u201cI want you to love me.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n
But the words I intended to say never fully formed.<\/p>\n
In an unexpected rush, Luis seized the back of my head, his lips crashing against mine in a kiss that felt both electrifying and disarming. His whispered words broke against my mouth, \u201cIt\u2019s okay. It\u2019s fine if I\u2019m the only one who loves you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Boom!<\/p>\n
It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck my mind, leaving it ringing with disbelief.<\/p>\n
What\u2026 did he just say?<\/p>\n
He said\u2026 love?<\/p>\n
I stood frozen, my eyes wide with astonishment, momentarily forgetting to push him away. I could see my own shock reflected in the depths of his gaze, a mirror of my own bewilderment.<\/p>\n
My heart raced within my chest, each beat echoing like a drum, a painful reminder of the emotions swirling inside me.<\/p>\n
My fingers found their way to his chest, slowly curling inward, gripping the fabric of his expensive shirt as if it were my lifeline.<\/p>\n
An indescribable wave of emotion surged from the very depths of my heart, sweeping through my body and leaving me feeling utterly weak and vulnerable.<\/p>\n
His intoxicating scent mingled with his natural pheromones filled the air around us, wrapping around me like a warm, inescapable embrace. There was no escape from this moment.<\/p>\n
After what felt like an eternity, Luis relaxed his grip, slipping back into his familiar, laid-back demeanor as if the passionate plea for love had never left his lips.<\/p>\n
He playfully pinched my earlobe, his voice low and teasing, \u201cStay with me tonight? Consider it a reward for making you happy today.\u201d<\/p>\n
I understood he was referring to the way I had taught Mason a lesson, a small victory that had brought me a fleeting sense of satisfaction.<\/p>\n
\u201cReally? I thought she wasn\u2019t scared of anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe she\u2019s just been feeling lonely staying by herself lately.\u201d I forced myself to continue the deceit, my cheeks flushing with embarrassment. \u201cI\u2019m not going home tonight. I\u2019ll come home after my appointment tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay. Then get some rest tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
As I hung up, Luis turned to me, his smile bright and playful. \u201cSo obedient? It makes me want to spoil you. What should I do?\u201d<\/p>\n
I lowered my gaze, my voice barely above a whisper, \u201cI have my second check-up tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis chuckled, a warm sound that wrapped around me like a comforting blanket. \u201cYeah, yeah. I know you\u2019re only staying because of the appointment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outside, the rain began to pour, blurring the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Thunder boomed and lightning split the night sky, illuminating everything in stark contrast.<\/p>\n
I stood by the window, arms crossed, lost in the chaotic beauty of the storm.<\/p>\n
At some point, Luis had moved closer, wrapping his arms around me from behind, resting his chin on my hair.<\/p>\n
\u201cDidn\u2019t you say you were afraid of thunder? Why are you still watching?\u201d he asked, his voice a gentle murmur against the backdrop of the raging storm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2374","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2374","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=2374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}