After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86

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Blaine walked briskly through the hallway, clipboard in hand. A few caterers hurried past her, finalizing the dinner for tonight and getting the appetizers ready. People were already starting to arrive.

She quickened her pace, hurrying through the doors and into the event center’s main room. She glanced around. Two dozen tables were organized around the main floor. Along the walls on either side were information banners or displays, detailing everything people would need to know about the foundation.

It was almost surreal.

To think it was all starting to come together at last.

She spotted Nancy and Liam at one of the tables and walked up to her. “Glad you’re here.”

Nancy looked up with a smile. “I wouldn’t miss. We’ve all been anxiously awaiting this day.”

“Still don’t have your own building yet,” Liam mused as he lifted a wine glass to his lips.

“The paperwork is still being finalized. We’ll be able to move in by the end of the week,” Elaine said.

“It’s quite commendable what you’ve accomplished,” Nancy said.

Elaine smiled. “Well…thank you. Just trying my best.”

“Don’t be so modest, Elly,” Liam said. Then he downed the rest of the wine.

Nancy looked at him. “That is your second glass, would you slow down? The evening has barely even begun.”

Liam snorted, but put the glass down. Elaine laughed.

Nancy looked back at her. “You should be proud. And enjoy tonight.”

“I’m just hoping for generous donations tonight.” Elaine glanced around. “That being said, I should probably be greeting people as they come in.”

“Of course. Go play hostess,” Nancy said with a wave of her hand. “We’ll hold down the fort for you.”

Elaine smiled at the two before taking her leave and striding toward the door. She greeted each guest as they came in, helping hand out pamphlets or directing them to the information boards.

She felt almost giddy tonight.

The world somehow felt fresh and alive.

The best part? No sign of Ayla or Lucas. Those two had been nothing but problems for her lately and she wanted tonight to go smoothly. She didn’t want to hate Lucas, not exactly, but he made it so difficult sometimes.

They’d gotten divorced for a reason.

There were more than just high-ranking werewolves. Gammas and deltas also joined in. Purposeful. One did not have to be rich to help out. Any amount was more than enough, no matter the ranking.

The event center began to fill in more and more. Elaine tired herself out rushing about, and eventually took a moment to breathe outside. She looked out over the golf course that surrounded the event center.

Peaceful, in the light of dusk.

She leaned against the rail that spanned the terrace, sighing heavily. It was a good night. Tiring, but go

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there’d be speeches and thank yous but this event was the first of many that would be spreading awareness.

Blaine hoped that those who came after her would continue the trend.

“Hey.”

She looked over her shoulder as Liam approached.

“You pushing yourself tonight?” he asked.

Elaine shook her head. “No, I’m fine. Just needed a bit of a breather.’

“It is quite hot and stuffy in there.” Liam tugged at his collar. “You sure you’re okay?”