Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 423

Deanna's POV:

"Puddy!"

My mind went blank for several seconds. When I snapped back to my senses, I dropped into a crouch and wrapped my arms around Puddy.

The sapphire ring had only been halfway on.

The moment my hand pulled away, it slipped free with a sharp clink, hit the cold ground, and rolled once.

But I had no time to care. I could only futilely stroke Puddy's body, trying to wake him up...

I don't even remember how I got to the hospital.

The hallway was filled with the strong smell of disinfectant.

I paced back and forth on the floor, my gaze unfocused.

Luis's arm wrapped around me with unyielding strength, pulling me into his chest. The cedar scent of his pheromones tried to suppress my turmoil. "Deanna, the doctors are checking him now. Sit down first."

My whole body was shaking. All I could see in my mind was Puddy foaming at the mouth, convulsing.

I knew Puddy was already old.

I also knew that in a few more years, it might be time for him to leave.

But not like this. Not collapsing in front of me in so much pain.

My eyes burned red as I kept murmuring, "What do we do? What do we do? How did Puddy end up like this?"

Luis tightened his hold on me. "Deanna, calm down!"

"How can I calm down!" I shoved him away, my voice rising uncontrollably.

"Didn't you see how much pain he was in just now? He was holding the ring for us a moment ago! He's a witness to our love. How could he suddenly look like he'd been poisoned?"

Luis's eyes were bloodshot, his jaw clenched tight. He pulled me back again and hugged me hard, his hoarse voice sounding above my head. "I saw everything."

Just then, the door to the treatment room opened.

Erik came out with several veterinarians. The expressions on their faces made my heart sink straight into an icy abyss.

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