Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110 You Love Him, Don’t You?

Chapter 110 You Love Him, Don’t You?

Jake’s POV:

Her words cut deep. My chest ached at this.

I forced myself to ask, “Deanna, are you saying there’s no chance for us anymore?”

“Yes.”

Her answer was firm, without the slightest pause.

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She didn’t look at me again. Instead, she grabbed a cookie off the plate and shoved it into her mouth like I wasn’t even standing there.

I dropped my gaze. My fingers clenched so hard around the slice of blueberry cake that my knuckles turned white.

The harder I tried to hold on, the colder she became.

It was like her heart had turned to stone, sealed off completely.

In her eyes, I no longer existed.

As the alpha of the Olsendreich Pack, I had never lowered myself like this for any woman. Begging wasn’t in my nature. Yet here I was.

I asked myself a thousand times–why does it have to be Deanna?

If the last five years were just habit, then I could build that habit with someone else. Find another woman. Move on.

But the moment I imagined anyone else in her place, the thought made me sick.

That was when I finally understood. This wasn’t habit. This was love.

Even if another alpha, stronger and more powerful than me, stood by her side, I still couldn’t let her go.

Just then, the soft melody of a waltz drifted from the center of the ballroom.

Couples in elegant gowns and suits stepped onto the dance floor, spinning gracefully under the golden lights.

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Chapter 110 You Love Him, Don’t You?

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1 stared at Deanna’s back as she walked away. A sudden rush of impulse burned through me, pushing away my fear and doubt.

I strode after her. And just before she reached Violet, I reached out without hesitation.

Before she could react, I caught her hand. With one smooth turn of my wrist, I spun her in rhythm with the music.

The next moment, I led her straight onto the dance floor, our steps falling into place with the waltz.

Deanna’s POV:

“What are you doing, Jake?”

I stumbled back a step, trying to break free from his grip.

Reporters were everywhere tonight, and the last thing I wanted was to end up on the front page. I lowered my voice.

“Do you know what this looks like right now? You’re being clingy.”

“I’m sorry. I just wanted to talk to you seriously,” he said.

I turned my face away, my voice sharp and cold. “This relationship is over for me. Your apology doesn’t matter anymore.”

As I said it, I glanced to the side without meaning to and froze. Luis was staring right at me. His gaze was dark and heavy.

My heart clenched, and a chill ran down my back.

Even if Luis and I had no future, I couldn’t help fearing he’d misunderstand.

“No, I love you. I don’t want us to be a past.” Jake’s voice cut into my thoughts.

I snapped back, impatient. “But I don’t love you. I’ve told you again and again—I don’t feel anything for you!”

Jake followed my line of sight, his voice rough. “You’ve fallen for him, haven’t you?”

I didn’t answer.

That was my personal feeling. I don’t see the need for me to answer his question.

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Jake looked at me. His eyes reddened as he whispered, “How could I not know you? It’s been five years. I know what you look like when your eyes light up.”

Then his voice grew lower. “Deanna, even if there’s no chance for us, I don’t want you to get hurt. Being with Luis will only end badly.”

I lifted my head and curved my lips into a smile. “Well, thank you. It’s sweet of an ex to care so much about my love life.”