After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164

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Lacas opened the door to the hospital room.

Liam pulled away from the bed at the sound of the door creaking, expecting to see Dr. Howard, or perhaps nurse. He hadn’t been expecting to see Lucas.

Elaine even sat up a little straighter, as much as she could. Her eyes widened slightly. This was one of those few times Lucas actually managed to surprise her. She didn’t think he’d even care to visit.

It’d been three nights now and not even a word from him. He seemed to always choose the worst times.

Lucas strode into the room, ignoring Liam, who he figured was going to be here, his gaze settled on Elaine. She looked…unwell. Weak. Something in his chest seized. It made him uncomfortable in ways he hardly ever was.

Though lately, he’d been feeling a lot of feelings he’d never really felt before. All because of Elaine.

“Elaine,” he greeted softly. The doctor had warned him of her condition. He needed to try and stay calm.

“Lucas,” she replied, the surprise in her voice wasn’t even hidden. “What are you doing here?”

“I was…I was worried,” he said, sounding like it cost him something to say it. “No one would tell me of your condition. I needed to see.”

Liam narrowed his eyes at Lucas but didn’t intervene. Yet, anyway. If things got out of hand he’d be more than happy to throw Lucas out. But he knew that Elaine would want to tell him about Ayla.

At least he hoped she would.

Lucas needed to know.

“You were worried,” Elaine repeated.

Lucas nodded. “I was.”

Her jaw worked, not entirely sure how she should be processing this revelation. As far as she was concerned, she‘ thought Lucas had completely stopped caring. Apparently not.

Lucas shifted his weight back on his heels, realizing he might need to carry the conversation a bit more. He wasn’t exactly sure what else to say, so instead crossed to the window and decided to change the subject.

“Your father is currently in prison,” Lucas said, peering through the blinds as he folded his hands behind his back. “He will be tried in court as soon as a date is set for the hearing.”

“I see. And why not just throw him into the dungeons?”

“I plan on banishing him from the Wind Wolf Pack. Permanently. Him and Ruth. They will be thrown out as soon as I gain the Council’s approval during the trial.” A pause. He turned to look at her. “It would be…beneficial if you could testify.”

Elaine tilted her head. “Excuse me?”

“Obviously there are a dozen different eye witnesses to what they did. But banishment has not been a punishment enacted in half a century. Especially for a family who’s name used to be as well–meaning as his. I think it would help sway the Council in their decision if you spoke of your experience.”

“Lucas,” Liam growled. “You can’t be serious. She’s still recovering.”

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“A date for the trial has not been set. She has time to regain her strength until then. I am merely making a suggestion,” Lucas replied, eyeing Liam before turning his attention to Elaine. “They hurt you. It will not happen again.”

“Right. Well, we’ll see,” Elaine said, gently laying her hands in her lap, fiddling with her nails briefly.

Lucas watched the movement, before lifting his gaze to her face. She seemed so tired. He assumed it was the situation that weighed heavily on her. Yet there was something in her eyes that suggested something more

“There is something else you wish to speak about?” he asked.

Elaine hadn’t realized he could ever pick up on her tells. She returned his gaze. “As a matter of fact, there is. Something a bit more important than the trial.”

Lucas could only shrug, motioning for her to continue. He didn’t see how any of this related to Ayla, though no doubt Elaine would explain herself.