After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

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Chapter 14

Elaine swept into the ballroom, hand on Liam’s arm and a satisfied smile on her face even as she caught sight of Lucas. She had a feeling the gala had been on his itinerary today, she’d spent so long attending to his schedule that it would have been impossible to know otherwise.

There was no panic in her gaze as she spotted him, and he matched her gaze.

She simply held her chin up a little higher, allowing her eyes to move over the rest of the crowd in a casual dismissal. That’s certain to have gotten his hackles raised. From the corner of her eye, she noticed he was already starting to walk this way.

“Have you ever been to a ball like this before?” Liam asked.

Elaine looked back over at him. If only he knew. “A few.” (1

“Well, I’m certain we’ll have a good time. Is your husband–”

“Elaine.”

Lucas’ voice cut Liam off as the Alpha crossed the room to intercept them. Liam blinked in surprise, brows raising, but not given even a chance to process what was going on as Lucas grabbed Elaine’s arm and pulled her a step away from Liam. Liam was already straightening, brow furrowed at the contact.

“What are you doing?” Lucas’ words were low and hissed through the crowd’s conversations. Elaine had to strain to hear him.

“I’m attending the dinner. Isn’t it customary for a Luna to be here?” 1

“Yeah, with her own Alpha. Not with him.” The words were practically growled. Then, lowered, he asked, “Is he the reason you signed the divorce papers?” 1

“No. I only just met him, Lucas. He has nothing to do with our separating,” Elaine said easily. Liam was struggling to keep up with this turn of events. What was going on? “And let go of me.”

Elaine pulled back, but Lucas kept a hold of her arm. Not tight, just firm. 1

“Hey, watch it, Lucas–” Liam started. “Don’t touch her. She’s the woman I was telling you about.”

Now it was Lucas’ turn to be surprised, but it didn’t last. His expression settled into something cold as he stepped back.

Only then did Liam back down, standing beside Elaine now. He gestured to her. “You two seemed to have met before,” he said.

“You know him?” Elaine asked, glancing sideways at Liam, a hint of disbelief in her gaze.

“I do,” Liam said.

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Chapter 14

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Lucas wasn’t looking at Elaine anymore, he was looking at Liam. Of all the women for Liam to have brought tonight…

“Liam.” Lucas tried to keep his voice settled and calm, but he snapped his next words, “That’s my wife!”

Liam opened his mouth to speak, then closed it again. “That’s…she’s…your wife…?”