Chapter 436
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 436<\/p>\n
Deanna’s POV:<\/p>\n
We were officially settled into the Starlight Estate now.<\/p>\n
I was growing more attached to it with every passing day. What captivated me most was the garden in the courtyard. It never seemed to wither, not even a little. There were roses, peonies, lavender, lilies, sunflowers, and plenty of other flowers I could not even name.<\/p>\n
I knew the technology was behind it.<\/p>\n
But seeing that bright, colorful garden brimming with life always lifted my mood.<\/p>\n
Whenever I had free time, I joined the staff to trim the flowers and tidy the hedges.<\/p>\n
One day, I discovered something that left me speechless\u2014Luis could play the piano.<\/p>\n
He sat at the Soncaster & Sons with that composed, regal demeanor of his, looking like he had just stepped out of a luxury lifestyle magazine. His long, slender fingers swept across the keys with effortless grace, and the music that flowed felt unreal.<\/p>\n
Some notes surged forward like waves crashing against stone. Others trickled out like a quiet stream sliding through moss and rock.<\/p>\n
In that moment, Luis felt magnetic. My heart fluttered.<\/p>\n
As the last note faded, he slowly raised his head and fixed his deep, unreadable eyes on me. His lips curled into a sharp smile, and he lifted a single finger. “Come here.”<\/p>\n
It felt like something pulled me forward. I could barely hear anything over the sound of my own heartbeat as I walked toward him.<\/p>\n
Once I reached him, he reached out and yanked me onto his lap. I gasped aloud in surprise.<\/p>\n
The next second, his well-shaped fingers started undoing my buttons. One. Then another.<\/p>\n
I adored the main bedroom Luis had built for us.<\/p>\n
He had it customized with a special feature\u2014the ceiling transformed into a clear glass dome. Lying in bed, we could see the entire night sky twinkling above us. It was dreamy. Comfortable. Beautiful.<\/p>\n
On good weather days, I stepped out onto the vintage-style balcony. From there, I could see a familiar landmark standing tall in the distance\u2014Mooncrown Corporation.<\/p>\n
As the pregnancy progressed, I started sleeping longer and staying home more.<\/p>\n
I had a team around me full-time\u2014the nutritionist, the cleaning staff, the physician, and the wellness advisor.<\/p>\n
Kathryn also came by regularly.<\/p>\n
“What about this one?”<\/p>\n
Violet gave me a curious look. “Do you think it’s a boy or a girl? You’re already pretty far along. Haven’t had it checked?”<\/p>\n
I shook my head and smiled gently. “No. Luis says he’s hoping for a girl.”<\/p>\n
Violet let out a quick laugh. “Deanna, do you realize how many times you’ve brought up Luis since we got here?”<\/p>\n
“Have I?”<\/p>\n
“You definitely have! I can count for you if you want. You’re glowing like a newlywed.”<\/p>\n
My face warmed up at her teasing.<\/p>\n
We checked out and walked outside. The Mooncrown Corporation building stood in the distance.<\/p>\n
Violet leaned toward me. “That tower’s famous in Nordvale, right? You’re a shareholder now. How about a little tour? Maybe even a surprise drop-in.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2518","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2518","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=2518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}