After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238

Elaine parked her car in the lot, stepping out to greet the salty air blowing in from the ocean. She closed the door and turned toward the boardwalk.

It was busy, even this late. People walked up and down the boardwalk, shopping or playing games or simply enjoying themselves. So far from what Elaine felt currently. She stepped up to join the crowd.

This wasn’t a night to celebrate. She wasn’t meeting anyone. She simply needed to clear her head.

The words that Ayla said still stuck with her. They haunted her in a way she wished she could shake off but couldn’t quite seem to. The air was cold tonight, the chill felt almost unnatural.

Elaine heard a couple laughing together and something painful twisted her chest. She continued walking, faster now. She thought the noise might help drown out her own thoughts.

It only made them worse.

Everyone else was so happy. Happy in a way Elaine wasn’t sure she’d ever been. She quickly abandoned the boardwalk, stepped down onto the beach, and walked somewhere far more private.

Night swimmers were out in the serf, though they were few and far between. Several others had set up a bonfire on the sand.

Elaine’s gaze lingered on it. The flames flicked the logs inside, and she found herself right back on the deserted island. Standing on the shore and hoping the fire was seen….

She shook her head, dismissing the thought, and continued walking down the beach. Her shoes tread over the uneven ground, kicking up sand into her heels. The feeling was uncomfortable, but it was a welcome distraction.

She didn’t even realize where her feet were taking her, not really. Not until she looked up and saw the overlook before her. The land tilted heavily upwards to a grass–covered cliffside overlooking the ocean.

Several flowering trees were at the top, blowing gently in the wind.

Elaine remembered this place.

It meant something to her. Far more than she perhaps would have liked. It brought back memories that weren’t all bad. In fact, she recalled her first memory of this place had been quite hopeful.

Her wedding day.

Her own dress had to be approved by the man. Luther had been so involved back then. He’d demanded to, practically.

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