Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 441

Deanna's POV:

I gave him a polite smile and responded firmly. "Grant, I'm pregnant. I really can't drink. It's not meant to be disrespectful. I hope you understand."

Grant's gaze softened. He slapped his forehead and laughed awkwardly.

"Right, right, I forgot. You're expecting. Don't take it personally."

Luis shot me a passing glance. "Why are you still here?" His voice was stiff and flat.

I gave him one last look, then pulled Violet with me and left.

Once we reached the hallway, Violet was breathing fast. She leaned close, whispering angrily, "Deanna, who was that guy? He looked like he could rip someone apart. When you turned down that drink, I thought he was going to explode!"

I stayed calm and answered plainly. "Luis' uncle."

"Uncle? That man's deranged."

I had no idea how to explain him to her.

Aaron appeared just then. "Luna, Mr. Eaton asked me to arrange a ride for you."

Violet immediately stepped between us.

"I'll take her home myself. Keep your fake courtesy."

I glanced at Aaron and hesitated. "Is Luis dealing with something urgent tonight?"

Aaron paused, then nodded. "The Alpha can't leave right now. He asks that you return first, Luna. He hopes you believe in him. He's still loyal to you."

I stayed quiet and looked up at the sky. The unease inside me kept growing.

The clouds were thick. They were so thick they blocked the moonlight. But I could still make out the outline of the full moon behind them.

After a moment, I drew in a slow breath and steadied myself. "Alright. I won't make things more difficult for him."

...

That night, Violet stayed with me at Starlight Estate.

We lay side by side on the bed.

I told her everything. From the beginning. Every conflict between Grant and Luis' father.

Once I finished, Violet looked deep in thought. "So that man really did all that. I knew he was bad news. There's something cold about him. Just being near him gave me chills."

She paused, then frowned. "But Deanna, no matter what Luis is planning, if he called you a tool to give birth? You can't let that go."

I gave her a faint smile. I was just about to defend Luis when a sharp pain struck deep in my lower abdomen.

I gasped and froze. The words caught in my throat.

"Deanna?" Violet shot up fast.

Violet's POV:

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