After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49

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“I’m heading out soon. Do you need help before I go?” Harriet called from across the house.

Elaine looked up from the to-do list she’d been writing. Time was starting to run short, and there were certain things she needed to have in order for herself. Some of them were rather grim, but unavoidable.

Like going about buying a plot for a grave.

She’d wanted it to be next to her mother’s, but had no idea if that was even possible. She had to look into it.

“Maybe with the dress,” Elaine replied.

“Are you wearing that new one?” Harriet asked as she came around the corner.

Elaine pulled the to-do list off the table quickly, placing it into her purse. “Nancy bought it for me for the foundation opening, not the Alpha Summit.”

“But you look gorgeous in it.” Harriet started moving off toward Elaine’s room. “Come on, I’ll help with the zipper.”

“It’s not like I’m trying to impress anyone tonight.”

It was hard to believe the week had gone by so fast. She’d done what Liam suggested and took a step back from the foundation. It’d been a peaceful few days. Though after this Summit, she was ready to get back to

work.

“You can always make Lucas regretful,” Harriet said in a sing-songy voice.

Elaine just laughed.

Harriet helped her get ready. Elaine wore the black dress Nancy had bought her and styled her hair in loose curls. As soon as she was ready, Harriet had to hurry out the door to some late-night emergency at the firm.

“Good luck tonight! Don’t let Lucas drive you crazy,” Harriet said on her way out.

That was going to be easier said than done.

Elaine waited about ten minutes before Lucas arrived. He hadn’t come up to the door, simply texted and waited for her in the car. She got in. Lucas simply started driving.

The entire ride, which was over thirty minutes to the venue, was silent. Elaine sat awkwardly, staring out the window the entire time and debating if she should turn the radio on or not.

Lucas kept his gaze glued to the road as if he weren’t allowed to look away. He kept wanting to say something, but would lose his nerve and just keep quiet.

The Alpha Summit was hosted at a large country club up in the hills. It was hosted inside a sprawling event center on the property, with enough space for hundreds of people. The inside was dimly lit, with a stage in the back spotlighted.