After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41

What was she doing? Trying to evaluate this situation as if any of it mattered to her. She needed a drink.

“Excuse me, I’m–” Elaine started to pull away, but Lucas’ hand shot out. She glared over at him. “Lucas.”

“Don’t,” Lucas said quietly to her, ensuring no one else heard. “We need to present a united front. I can’t have you wandering off.”

“Let go.”

Lucas forced his grip open and she turned to face him.

“My point still stands,” he said.

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Elaine exhaled slowly. As much as she wanted to walk around right now, she knew it wouldn’t be wise. Not if Luther was watching them.

“Good.” Lucas nodded once and turned back to the Alphas. Elaine finally turned her ear their way, listening to the conversation as she continued to scan the crowd.

“…Alpha Ryder’s newest tax plan in place. It would increase the budget in more areas,” one of the Alphas in the group stated.

Elaine tilted her head, looking over. A new tax plan?

“Wouldn’t that increase strain on the already impoverished lower class?” Elaine asked.

Lucas stilled.

The Alpha who spoke chuckled softly. “Well, I wouldn’t worry to much about it–”

“I would.”

“Elaine…” Lucas warned.

She ignored him. “There is already so much struggle going on. Does Ryder understand the potential repercussions of what he’s trying to impose? We’re at a charity event as he’s talking about a new tax plan?” “Elaine!” Lucas finally snapped. Then cleared his throat, lowering his voice. “That is quite enough.”

“He’s your competitor, not your friend, you should have the same questions as I do,” Elaine said as she looked over at him, making no effort to lower her voice.

Lucas turned to the Alpha and gave a tense smile. “If you’ll excuse us.” He turned, hand hovering near Elaine’s back without actually touching it.

She rolled her eyes at the attempt to herd her away but followed along.

“You can’t just say things like that, Elaine,” Lucas muttered. “At least try to be civil. You’re not here to make conversation.”

“I’m here to make you look good.”

“Exactly.”

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