After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 166

The next morning, Elaine woke up in her own bed. Comfortable. Warm. It was like sleeping on a fluffy cloud. She buried herself into the plush pillow, almost not wanting to get out of bed. Ever.

Then the scent of breakfast wafted in front the kitchen. The only thing that could rouse her was that.

She was feeling a little better today, and managed to get dressed without incident. It felt like a huge accomplishment despite how mundane the task. She shuffles out into the dining room, spotting two place settings already there. 1

“Harriet?” Elaine called as she peered around the corner toward the kitchen.

Harriet was there, bustling over a stove and above three different pans while a pot of coffee brewed on the counter.

She noticed Elaine and waved her off. “Go on and sit down! I’m almost done in here. You picked the perfect time to get up!” she said.

Elaine obliged. She sat down at the table, sighing softly. Every movement recently felt like work. Yet it was work she’d gladly do. At least she could move.

That night under the stars flickered across her mind. She’d been so ready to just give up. Or perhaps that wasn’t the words for it. She hadn’t been giving up, just accepting. Now she was beyond glad she’d been given this new

chance.

She wasn’t sure how long she really had, but she just needed to last until she could convince Lucas to reject their bond. Then she and Liam could move on together. And she could maybe even start to heal.

Harriet walked in with a plate full of eggs and sausages alongside pancakes. She set them down. “A feast for queens,” she announced.

Elaine laughed. “Thank you, Harriet. It looks delicious.”

She began to dig in. Harriet kept the conversation light, talking about her work today. Neither focused on Elaine’s health. It was nice to not have to after so long of only thinking about it.

Regret.

The feeling slammed into Elaine’s chest with a force that nearly made her gasp. She coughed, nearly choking on

her coffee.

Harriet looked up. “Are you okay?”

“Yeah…yeah,” Elaine said, clearing her voice and placing a hand on her chest. “Swallow wrong.

“Oh, I hate that.”

The lie had come easy enough. Elaine had no idea why she’d suddenly felt that way. It came again.

Regret.

Like a little voice inside her was shoving the feeling down her throat, letting it fester in her chest. She tried to ignore it, but it was so clearly there. What did she have to regret? Had she done something right now?

No. Harriet was happily chatting away as she finished her breakfast. It was a peaceful morning.

Than it dawned on Elaine. t

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This hadn’t happened in so long she had actually forgotten what it was. It wasn’t her own feelings. It was Ludas‘ Their mate bond had restored enough that she could feel his strongest emotions again.

That’s what it had to be, as nothing else made sense.

Elaine took a sip of her coffee. What on earth was Lucas regretting right now? She wished she knew.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Harriet asked. “Your eyes are doing that thing when you’re thinking about something.”

“Huh? Yeah, I’m fine. Just thinking about…everything,” Elaine said.

Harriet’s nodded sympathetically. “Understandable.” She stood up, gathering the plates. “I’m off to work today. You’ll be okay?”

“Liam is coming over. I’ll be fine,” Elaine replied as she set her mug down.

Harriet nodded and left, returning the dishes to the kitchen before she gathered up all her belongings. She said a brief farewell before leaving. And Elaine was alone.

Determined to take her mind off things, and perhaps utalize this strength she was feeling, she decided to get the dishes done. It was a good distraction from the festering regret still lingering in her chest.

She still had no idea why Lucas could be feeling this.

Later in the day, Liam arrived at the house to find Elaine on the couch in the living room. Some romantic comedy playing on the TV.

“Hey you,” Liam said as he waltzed into the living room. “Enjoying your time off?”

That couldn’t exactly wait all day.

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