Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 231

**The Heart I Buried for You by Serene Lockwood**
**Chapter 231: The Price of Breaking Ties**

**Luis’s POV:**

The sudden, thunderous impact of Erick’s palm crashing onto the table sent a shockwave through the private chamber, the sound echoing ominously off the walls. It was a startling reminder of the brewing storm, a moment that hung in the air like a heavy fog, thick with unspoken words and unresolved tensions.

Within moments, a formidable line of werewolf guards appeared, their silhouettes casting long shadows across the room, guns drawn and ready, an intimidating display of power that made the atmosphere even more charged.

I glanced at Ruth, her face paling to an ashen hue, fear etched deeply in her wide, anxious eyes. Yet, amidst the escalating chaos, I remained seated, an unmoving bastion of calm in a tempest of emotions, my gaze locked onto Erick’s fierce glare.

“Let’s take a moment to reflect on our shared history,” I began, my voice steady and unwavering, cutting through the tension like a knife. “The Mooncrown Pack and the Blackcreek Pack once forged a powerful alliance to establish the GL Group overseas. Now, the company’s valuation has skyrocketed into the tens of billions. Given our broken engagement, the Mooncrown Pack has decided to withdraw their support unconditionally and hand over control of the company to you as compensation.”

As my words settled in the air, I noticed a flicker of relief cross Erick’s features, though the tension still coiled tightly around us like a serpent ready to strike.

With a dismissive wave of his hand, he signaled for the guards to retreat, their imposing presence fading back into the shadows from whence they came.

Turning his attention to Ruth, he spoke with a tone that was both authoritative and cutting. “Mrs. Eaton, while our Blackcreek Pack may not possess the same strength as the Mooncrown, the purity of my daughter’s bloodline is beyond question. Our family name commands respect, and many Alphas have sought her hand in marriage. If you undervalue her worth, we will not force this union upon you.”

Ruth sprang to her feet, her voice rising in a desperate protest. “Erick, no! That’s not what we meant!”

Beside him, Julie stood tall, a victorious smile lighting up her face as she clutched Erick’s arm possessively. “Well then, it seems dinner is officially over. Let’s not linger here any longer, darling.”

With that, they swept out of the room, their entourage trailing behind them, leaving only the sound of Ruth’s ragged breaths and the suffocating silence they left in their wake.

Alina rushed in, her brow furrowed with concern as she moved swiftly to support Ruth, who looked as if she might crumble under the weight of the moment.

“Luis! Do you even grasp the magnitude of what the Mooncrown Pack just forfeited due to your actions? The GL Group’s assets—gone in an instant! Are you trying to drive me into a fit of rage? Your uncle poured his heart and soul into this match. You could have salvaged everything with one simple alliance, yet you chose to destroy it all!”

I rose from my seat, my tone calm and measured, a stark contrast to the turmoil swirling around us. “Mrs. Eaton, I have made my position clear from the very beginning. I will not agree to a marriage of convenience. You chose to ignore my words.”

I paused for a moment, softening my tone as I added, “And I have refrained from revealing the truth about the Blood Moon Curse.”

Locking eyes with Ruth, I allowed a slight, knowing smile to touch my lips. “If Alpha Erick were to discover that I am dying, and that you intended to use his beloved daughter merely as a breeding vessel… well, let’s just say that the GL Group wouldn’t be enough to mend that catastrophe.”

With that, I turned to leave, but Ruth’s voice sliced through the air, sharp and accusatory. “So it all comes back to that Omega, Deanna! Why can’t you see? She’s manipulating you!”

I chose silence, continuing my path away from the chaos, unwilling to engage further in the fray.

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