Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 191

### Chapter 191: Caught in the Act

In the throes of an escalating confrontation, Violet felt a surge of indignation at Zelena’s audacity. How dare she present herself as the victim, cloaked in a false sense of righteousness, as if she were blameless in this tangled web of emotions? The disgust that flickered in Violet’s eyes was unmistakable, a reflection of the turmoil brewing within her.

“No one looks down on you, Zelena. It’s you who’s looking down on yourself!” Violet’s voice was steady, yet laced with an intensity that couldn’t be ignored. “I don’t care if Luis is a noble werewolf or if he’ll ever take another mate. The fact remains, he’s Deanna’s boyfriend right now. As her best friends, we cannot afford to entertain such twisted thoughts.”

She paused, her heart racing as she recalled the struggles she and Deanna had faced during their school days. “Even back then, when Deanna and I were navigating our own challenges, we held onto our werewolf pride. Jealousy never drove us to such lows.”

“Zelena, this is your issue. It’s nothing more than your own vanity and greed!” The words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of truth.

Zelena felt the heat rise to her cheeks, her face turning a deep shade of crimson. She clenched her fists tightly, fighting against the simmering rage of her wolf spirit that threatened to break free. Every fiber of her being yearned to retaliate, to unleash the truth that they only dared to speak so boldly because they had ascended to a higher status. If they were in her position, they would have clawed their way to the top, no matter how dirty the path.

But she couldn’t afford to lash out. Not now.

Bluewave Studio was teetering on the brink of a critical growth phase, and the last thing Zelena needed was for Deanna to discover her moment of weakness. The funding and connections that Deanna provided were lifelines for the studio’s survival. If Deanna learned of her fleeting lapse in judgment, of her misguided attempt to seduce Luis, she would undoubtedly pull her investment and abandon the studio altogether. The thought sent a chill down Zelena’s spine—she would lose everything.

Taking a deep breath, she fought to steady her racing heart. With a desperate determination, she stepped closer to Violet, grasping her hand in a plea. “Violet, please, don’t tell Deanna. I lost control for just a moment. I never meant any harm.”

Violet instinctively withdrew her hand, the distance between them a stark reminder of the rift that had formed. “I’m thinking of Deanna’s feelings,” Violet replied, her voice firm yet tinged with concern. “That’s why I came to speak with you alone today. I’m sure Luis feels the same way. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t have remained silent in her presence.”

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