After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 234

Chapter 234

There was a pause where Elaine thought he might turn back to her and say something, but that moment passed when he fully turned and headed out the door.

Elaine was left waiting in the center of the floor as he was the first to walk out.

Nancy moved to the exit as well, likely to go find Liam and speak with him. Harriet walked past Elaine up to the podium to briefly chat with the Elder’s before turning.

Elaine remained, standing there.

Her chest felt tight and she faintly realized it was another episode. She lifted a hand to her chest, pressing her palm against her chest, her breathing growing ragged.

“We did it, Elaine!” Harriet said, rushing up to her and taking her hands. “We exposed Ayla for good! No one will doubt you now. We’ll make sure she pays for all of this.”

Elaine looked up at Harriet. “It…feels good.”

Harriet tilted her head. “Does it? You sound like you’ve seen a ghost.

“I’m okay. Just a bit shocked. I never imagined this day would actually come…”

“Yee of little faith,” Harriet said sarcastically. “Of course this day was coming! Ayla couldn’t be crafty

and hide forever. But now she’s officially been discovered. We should celebrate!”

She turned to leave, but paused and turned back when she noticed Elaine had not moved.

“You coming?”

“I will,” Elaine said. “Just give me a moment…”

“Alright. Don’t be do long!” Harriet said cheerfully then turned and left, filing out the door with everyone else. The officers left. The crowd left. The Elder’s left. 1

And soon enough, Elaine was left standing, alone in the center of the room.

That look on Lucas‘ face was one she couldn’t get out of her head. That utter look of betrayal. This victory was supposed to be so sweet. They’d finally done it and Lucas finally saw the truth.

But for years Lucas had believed Ayla to be a sweet girl. That crazed, screaming woman was not the same innocent one Lucas would remember.

Elaine could sympathize with that, even if she had no sympathy for Ayla. Because she knew what it was like to feel betrayed.

She felt that each time her family decided to twist the knife. They’d made it so clear they had never loved or cared for her. Elaine could sympathize with the feeling because she’d felt that same betrayal from Lucas.