After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78

Chapter 78

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Elaine stepped into the ballroom.

The lights above the room were bright, shimmering chandeliers that hung down from the ceiling by golden chains. High-ranking wolves milled about, either in clumps gossiping, lingering around the buffet, or in the center floor dancing to the strings orchestra that had their own stage in the back.

The sea of faces that passed her were all masked. She didn’t recognize a single one.

Elaine herself was in a flowing gown of black and crimson, with delicate beading sewn into the skirt. Her own mask was a similar design.

Nancy stood beside her in a dark blue gown and feathered mask. “Do you see him?” she asked.

“No,” Elaine replied. “I can’t tell who anyone is in these masks.”

Nancy smiled beneath her’s. “I’m sure you’ll recognize him. Come, let’s search.”

The pair make their way into the crowd. It’s a dizzying display. Elaine found she did not have as much patience as she used to for these kinds of events. The room was stuffy and hot and the conversations around were were deafening coupled with the music.

She used to navigate these so much easier.

Now it was all just overwhelming.

“Tall and dark hair,” Elaine repeated to herself, scanning the crowd for Volk. She still couldn’t spot him. There were lots of tall men with dark hair here. She made her way to one of the tables filled with silver platters of food, taking a breath as she was finally out of the crowd.

She just noticed that Nancy wasn’t by her side.

Elaine quickly turned around, scanning the masked faces. And there, just above the rest, she saw the dark blue feathers she knew belonged to Nancy’s mask. Smart. Seemed Nancy was still searching.

Elaine took a moment to get a glass of water.

“Well, well, well. Look who’s here,” Ayla said.

With a deep, resigned sigh, Elaine turned around to her. Lucas was with her. Ayla was hanging off his arm like she fit there perfectly. Maybe she did.

She wore a bright, frilly dress and a mask with feathers and jewels to match. Lucas was wearing a white tuxedo, with a plain mask.

“You know, you’re not the Luna anymore, just some random beta. You don’t have to attend these kinds of events anymore,” Ayla said pointedly.

Elaine lifted her cup of water. “No. I don’t have to do anything. I choose to.