After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52

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purse,” Etaine said. “It’s still inside.”

Liam hesitated, then nodded. “I’ll go get it…stay here. Just breathe.”

Elaine nodded, settling back on the seat as Liam got up to jog back inside. She inhaled. Held for four. Exhaled. Being away from him and Ayla was already starting to help. Such a weak moment of connection to her own wolf.

It seemed nowadays the only time she felt her wolf was in pain. When her mate bond raged in her body, like a part of her soul tearing itself away.

The pain eased.

Not as bad as last time.

Elaine exhaled again. Slower, shakier, and with something close to relief.

Liam returned and got into the driver’s seat, handing Elaine her purse over the console.

“I’m taking you home.”

No arguments came from her.

Maybe she should have left with Lucas, but she honestly was just so tired now. She wanted to go home. Get away from the man who was causing this.

Liam was uncharacteristically quiet. Not comfortable silence. Not contemplative silence. An angry silence. Anger at his old best friend for treating Elaine this way. For being so careless with her.

Anger that she was hurting and he couldn’t do anything to fix it, not really.

His grip on the steering wheel tightened. The black leather creaked.

“I’m okay,” Elaine said.

Her voice brought him back to the moment. Liam blinked away the haze of red clouding his vision. “I know.”

“Do you?”

Liam managed a smirk. “Ah. Got me there.”

“I’m really okay, Liam. Getting away from the situation helps.” Elaine paused. She wasn’t sure if she should be sharing any of this with him. She looked out the window as they pulled up to Harriet’s.

“If he ever hurts you again…”

“Liam.” Elaine turned to him. “I’m okay. I don’t need your pity.”

“This isn’t pity. I’m worried about you, Elly.” Liam searched her gaze.