Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Fiona’s POV:

63%

The voice cut through the ceremonial hall like a blade through silk.

My arms tightened instinctively around the baby. The crowd’s murmur die instantly, replaced by a suffocating silence that made my pulse thunder in my ears.

A man stood in the doorway-tall, disheveled, his chest heaving as if he’d fun a marathon. His eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that made my wolf recoil.

Zane.

No. No, this couldn’t be happening. Not now. Not here.

“Security!” Elizabeth’s voice rang out, sharp and commanding. “Remove this man immediately!”

But Zane was already moving, pushing past the stunned security guards with surprising strength. His gaze never left me, never left the bundle in my arms.

“That is my child, Fiona!” His voice cracked with raw emotion. “You can’t let the Grayson family pay for another man’s bloodline!”

The hall erupted. Gasps rippled through the crowd like a physical wave.

I felt hundreds of eyes turn toward me-calculating, judging, hungry for scandal.

My legs trembled. I stepped backward, clutching my son-my son-closer to my chest.

“You’re insane,” I managed, but my voice came out thin, reedy.

I forced myself to stand straighter, to project the confidence I didn’t feel.

“Don’t listen to him! This man has been stalking me for months. He’s delusional-obsessed! Security, please remove him before he causes more of a scene!

“I have proof. Zane’s hand shot into his jacket.

He produced a manila envelope, holding it high above his head like a banner of war.

“Blood test results from Moontouch Medical Center,” he announced, his voice carrying to every corner of the room. “This child shares my wolf lineage. Not Grayson blood. Mine.”

No. No, no, no.

My mind raced. The blood test. How had he-

“This is absurd,” I said, louder now, forcing steel into my tone. “This man clearly disturbed. *

Elizabeth swayed suddenly, her hand flying to her chest. For a terrifying moment, I thought she might collapse right there on the platform.

|||

O

1/2

12:17 Thu, Feb 19 m\

Chapter 178

“Mother! Lucas moved swiftly to her side, steadying her.

“I’m… fine, Elizabeth gasped, though her face had gone ashen. Her breathing came in short, sharp bursts as she gripped Lucas’s arm.

The crowd murmured with concern, several guests half-rising from their seats.

It took a full minute before her color began to return. When she finally straightened, releasing Lucas’s arm, her eyes fixed on me with an

intensity that made my blood run cold.

“Explain yourself. Her voice was dangerously quiet, each word precisely enunciated. “Explain to me, right now, what is happening here.”

“Mrs. Grayson, 1- My voice cracked.

63%

I swallowed hard, forcing myself to meet her gaze. “Yes, I knew Zane. He was… he was my boyfriend before. But I swear to you, I never betrayed

Ethan. Never! This child is your great-grandson. Zane is just-he’s bitter. He can’t stand to see me happy!”

I turned toward the crowd, my voice rising with desperate conviction. “Someone put him up to this! Someone who wants to destroy me,

wants to ruin this family’s reputation. Can’t you see? This is all a setup!”

who

Zane’s cold laugh cut through my words like a knife through silk.

“A setup?” His voice dripped with contempt. “Is that really the best you can do, Fiona?”

“You’re the one who messaged me before the wedding, Fiona. You asked me to run away with you. You said your fiancé was cold and distant,

that you wanted revenge. You planned to get him drunk on your wedding right and sleep with me instead.”

Zane’s voice grew harder, more bitter. “You used me and then threw me away like garbage.

“That’s a lie!” I burst out, my voice shrill with panic. “I never sent you any messages!

Comments

01

|||

Write Comments

<SHARE

2/2

12:17 Thu, Feb 19 O.