After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235

Liam’s eyes widened and he rushed forward to Elaine. He dropped down beside her, hesitant at first, before reaching out to her. Elaine raised no objections as he gathered her up into his arms, holding her close.

“Hey…hey…it’s okay,” he said, though he was beyond confused. This was supposed to be a good day.

Elaine’s shoulders shuddered as her breath hitched as she felt the tightness in her chest worsen. She needed to calm down, yet that felt nearly impossible.

“I’ve got you,” Liam said, his voice a soothing rumble near her ear.

“I…I don’t want to die,” Elaine suddenly said.

Liam’s brow furrowed, and he held her a little tighter. “You’re not going too.

He sounded so confident.

Elaine pressed her face to his shoulder, trying to control her crying. He rubbed circles along her back, a gentle, reassuring pressure.

“It’s okay… You wanna tell me what brought this on?” Liam asked quietly.

Her breath hitched. “Why didn’t Lucas see it sooner?”

The words, at first, were only more confusing to Liam. Until he realized what the issue was.

It was her failing mate bond that had her health failing so much. And Ayla had played a major part in tearing that bond apart and pushing Lucas and Elaine further from each other.

Perhaps if Lucas had realized everything sooner, her health wouldn’t have deteriorated so much.

Liam held her tighter. “He’s an idiot, that’s why.”

“I don’t…I don’t know how much longer I can do this, Liam,” Elaine said.

He froze.

For a long, terrible moment those words sank in. Gently, Liam took her shoulders and pulled her back.” What?” his voice sounded like a hoarse rasp.

“I don’t know how much longer I can be strong.”

That sounded close to giving up. Liam’s grip on her shoulders tightened. “I did mean what I said earlier, Elaine. You’re stronger than you know. So much stronger. But that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. There’s a difference.”

Elaine sniffled and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.

“You’re not going to die, you know why?” Liam asked.

Elaine looked up at him, her eyes red–rimmed. “Why?”

“Because I’m going to be right here with you. I’ll be your strength if you can’t walk. Your ear when you need one. I will stand between you and all the monsters of this world. Even death. You’re not alone,

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Elaine. Not anymore. Never again.

Elaine managed to get control of her breathing. She leaned into him again, and Liam did not hesitate to wrap his arms around her. He held her tightly, burying his face against her hair. He would not let her down.

He’d die before he’d allow her to do the same.

In this, he was certain.

When she finally managed to regain control of her breathing, Liam helped Elaine stand up and dry her

tears.

“Let’s get you home, yeah? You’ve had a lot on your plate,” Liam said, leading her toward the doors. She’d been running herself ragged for so long.

Perhaps it was finally time for her to take a real break. He had an idea on exactly what to do.

And Elaine? She’d never been more certain of her decision to go with Liam.

The next day, Elaine allowed herself to sleep in. When she finally got up, the smell of breakfast had already made its way up to her room. She dragged herself out of bed and shuffled downstairs in a Tshirt that was clearly too big for her.

It hung like a dress on her frame as she walked into the kitchen.