Chapter 326
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 326<\/p>\n
**Chapter 326: Why Was I This Shy?**<\/p>\n
**Deanna\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
I lingered in the dimly lit basement with Luis, the weight of the silence only broken by the occasional growl of my stomach. Hours seemed to blend together, and it wasn\u2019t until my belly let out a loud protest that I finally decided to call for the werewolf guards. \u201cCan you please bring him back to the room?\u201d I instructed, my voice steady despite the fluttering in my chest.<\/p>\n
With a quiet efficiency, the Mooncrown pack medics followed us in, their presence a mix of urgency and professionalism. They carefully set up an IV drip, administering antibiotics that would help Luis heal. I watched, my heart heavy with worry, as they worked diligently, their movements precise.<\/p>\n
Soon after, two maids entered, pushing a small cart laden with food. The aroma wafting through the air was tantalizing, but as they prepared to set the dishes on the table, I instinctively waved my hand. \u201cNo need. Just leave it by the bed,\u201d I said, my voice firm yet gentle.<\/p>\n
Once the maids and doctors had exited, I took a plate for myself, selecting a few light dishes before settling down beside Luis. The bed creaked slightly under my weight as I positioned myself at his side, the quiet tension in the air palpable.<\/p>\n
Luis raised an eyebrow, a hint of mischief dancing in his gaze. \u201cAre you trying to feed me?\u201d he asked, his voice teasing.<\/p>\n
Heat rushed to my cheeks, and I stammered, \u201cI\u2019m just worried your hand\u2019s out of commission, that\u2019s all.\u201d My heart raced, a frantic rhythm that echoed in my ears.<\/p>\n
He leaned back against the bed, his gaze unwavering, a smirk playing on his lips. I lifted the spoon to his mouth, my hand trembling slightly as I offered him a bite.<\/p>\n
To my surprise, he opened his mouth willingly, his sharp Adam\u2019s apple bobbing as he swallowed. Yet, that intense, focused stare remained locked on me, making my pulse quicken even more.<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t take it anymore. \u201cCan you please just eat properly?\u201d I snapped, my irritation masking the flutter of nerves inside me.<\/p>\n
Luis chuckled softly, the sound rumbling deep within his chest. \u201cI am cooperating, aren\u2019t I?\u201d he replied, a playful glint in his eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen why do you keep staring at me?\u201d I shot back, feeling flustered. Feeding him should have been a simple task, yet my heart raced as if I were in the midst of a high-speed chase.<\/p>\n
His voice lowered, smooth as silk. \u201cBecause I have a gorgeous wife.\u201d<\/p>\n
His words wrapped around me like a warm blanket, stirring something deep within. I couldn\u2019t deny the way my heart melted at his compliment.<\/p>\n
I pressed my lips together, fighting the smile that threatened to break free. \u201cClose your eyes, or I\u2019m not feeding you,\u201d I ordered, trying to regain some semblance of control.<\/p>\n
His words struck a chord deep within me, and I couldn\u2019t bear the thought of him struggling alone. With a resigned sigh, I decided to help him to the bathroom.<\/p>\n
Inside, I stood before Luis, my height barely reaching his shoulder. The air was thick with unspoken tension as I carefully positioned myself, standing on my toes to avoid his wound as I lifted his black shirt over his head.<\/p>\n
When I met his gaze, I found his sharp, narrow eyes filled with a teasing amusement that sent my heart racing. His lashes were thick, framing those dark eyes, and in their depths, I caught a glimpse of my own reflection.<\/p>\n
My heartbeat quickened, and my ears felt like they were on fire. I hurriedly pulled off his shirt, and as my feet returned to the ground, his bare chest came into view. The stark contrast of the white bandages against his tanned skin drew my eyes, and I couldn\u2019t help but admire the way his defined muscles rippled beneath the surface. Below his flat abs, his black trousers clung to him, enhancing his striking presence\u2014wounded yet undeniably beautiful.<\/p>\n
I felt my breath hitch, and instinctively, I stepped back, needing space to breathe. We had shared intimacy before, and we had a child together, yet I found myself overwhelmed by shyness. Why was I feeling this way?<\/p>\n
Perhaps it was the time that had passed since we had been this close\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cO-okay,\u201d I managed to stammer, forcing the words out through my racing heart. But before I could compose myself, Luis\u2019s voice broke through the haze.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd the pants,\u201d he said, his tone playful yet demanding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2408","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2408","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=2408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}