After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229

Elaine stepped out of the taxi, waving to the driver before looking up at the Elder Council building. Coming here had always felt daunting in the past. Today felt heavier. There was a certain weight in the air that she just simply couldn’t describe.

Yet she couldn’t avoid this forever.

With a deep breath, Elaine stepped forward and into the lobby. It was relatively empty, though a few who were in there were giving her odd looks.

Elaine ignored them, her sights set on the doors leading into the chambers. Before she could reach them, she caught sight of Lucas. He was standing, speaking with Kyle just outside the chambers.

She walked over to him. “Lucas,” she said.

He turned to her, his gaze warm. “Elaine.”

Kyle noticed how his Alpha was looking at Elaine and respectfully dipped his head. “If you’ll excuse me. I’ll ensure everything is ready,” he said and quickly ducked away, heading for the back rooms of the building.

Lucas folded his hands behind his back. “I’m glad to see you.”

“And I wasn’t expecting to see you,” Elaine said, tilting her head to the side. “Now that I think about it, I’m surprised you haven’t thrown Walter and Ruth out yet.”

“I wouldn’t have been able to without you coming forward that you’re still alive,” Lucas replied.

“Of course. The Right of Mourning,” Elaine muttered with a roll of her eyes.

Lucas huckled. “Exactly. And besides, I figured you had something far more grand in mind. Coming to the meeting yourself.”

“Yeah, well…just something Harriet cooked up while I was gone.” She shrugged, even though she knew in the back of her mind what would be revealed would expose Ayla once and for all.

“I had something in mind as well. Something I think will prove quite the shock to the rest of the council.”

“Care to share?” Elaine pried.

He smirked. “Soon enough. Need to ensure my sources prove correct before I get riled up about it. It’s what Kyle went to check on,” Lucas said and glanced toward the exit. “I discovered which make and model of the jet we were on that crashed. Some interesting things came from it.”

Elaine crossed her arms lightly, looking up at him. “You know…I’m glad you’re here.”

Lucas‘ gaze snapped back to her in an instant, his expression tight briefly as he read her expression. Then it eased. She could feel the warmth from the mate bond. “You as well.”

Someone else walked into the building, Elaine took no notice at first.