After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

They weren’t giving her a choice.

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The ten-minute drive was filled with a kind of tension Elaine had never felt before. She’d begun to think that these men weren’t hired by Luther. Maybe she shouldn’t have gotten in the car…

It pulled to a stop outside a house. A rental? Luther didn’t own a home in the Wind Wolf Pack territory. It was a nice home. Manicured lawn, stone front.

One of the guards exited first, holding the door open for her. Elaine got out, anxiously rubbing her hands together. Her fears eased, though only slightly, when the door opened. She’d seen a picture of him once, Alpha Luther. This man standing here was most certainly him, if aged.

He had a strong build, with salt and pepper hair and trimmed beard. He ushered Elaine into the home.

“You’re likely wondering why I summoned you here,” he said, his voice a deep baritone.

“That’s one way of saying it. Having your security kidnap me?”

The edges of his lips curled into what she assumed to be a smile but looked far more menacing on his stern features. He led her into the study of the home, a large fireplace on the far wall.

He sat behind the dark oak desk, motioning for her to sit opposite.

She did, stiffly.

“I hear you’re trying to divorce my son,” Luther said.

Elaine tried to hide her nerves. He was quite the intimidating man up close. “I am.”

“Quite the unfortunate timing, wouldn’t you agree? Right as he’s campaigning for the presidency.”

“I wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t the only option,” Elaine said.

“There are other options.”

She raised a brow. “Like I told Lucas, I’m not interested in any of them.”

“I heard you’re trying to start a foundation.”

Elaine stilled. How…?

“Would be a shame if that fell through with your investors. And your own reputation…”

Elaine took a deep breath. “You’re trying to threaten me.”

“Just making an observation,” Luther said easily. “My son cannot win voters if they believe his own wife hates him. They’ll never support him.”

“I’m not calling off the divorce,” Elaine said. Despite her own nerves, that was something she was certain of. Her brow furrowed. “In fact, your son will have quite a difficult time winning over support if his wife comes out and says not to vote for him.”

Luther’s expression shifted, only slightly. Was that surprise? Was he impressed? Elaine vaguely hoped for intimidation.

“Touche.”

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Chapter 39

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He stood up, folding his hands behind his back as he turned to the fireplace.

“He will not cooperate with the Elder Council. Not if you ask him. And your foundation will fall apart before you, I assure you of this…”