Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 19

Claimed by the Alpha’s Love

Chapter 19

Tori’s POV:

“Tori? Is that you in there?”

Morgan’s concerned voice called again through the door.

“Morgan!” I nearly sobbed with relief. “Yes, it’s me. I-” I stopped, my teeth chattering too hard to continue.

“Hold on, I’ll get you out.”

I heard her fumbling with something, then a metallic scraping sound.

A moment later, the lock clicked and the door swung open.

“Oh my goddess!” she gasped, taking in my soaked dress, dripping hair, and shivering form. “What happened to you? Who did this?”

I tried to answer, but my lips were trembling too badly.

The restaurant’s air conditioning had turned my wet clothes into an ice pack against my skin.

“Never mind, we need to get you warm first.” Morgan’s voice hardened with determination. She disappeared briefly, returning with a tablecloth she’d snatched from an empty dining section. “Here, wrap yourself in this.

She draped the makeshift blanket around my shoulders, her touch gentle but efficient.

“Let’s get you out of here. We can go through the side door to avoid everyone.”

I nodded gratefully, pulling the tablecloth tighter around me as Morgan guided me toward a service exit. The night air hit me like another bucket of ice water, intensifying my shivering.

“Just a little further, Morgan encouraged, her arm supporting me as we hurried toward the parking lot.

We had barely reached the sidewalk when headlights illuminated our path and a sleek black car pulled up alongside us.

The window rolled down to reveal Jack Green, Lucas’s assistant, behind the wheel.

“Morgan? Is everything alright?’ he asked, his gaze shifting to my huddled form.

Morgan’s face brightened. “Perfect timing! Jack, we need a ride to the estate.

Before I could process what was happening, Morgan was ushering me toward the back door that Jack had opened.

I hesitated when I saw who was sitting in the front passenger seat.

Lucas Grayson’s piercing eyes found mine in the reflection of the side minor, narrowing at the sight of my bedraggled appearance.

I froze, mortification washing over me.

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Chapter 19

“It’s okay, Morgan whispered. “He’s heading home anyway.”

Too cold and exhausted to argue, I slid into the backseat with Morgan, clutching the blanket tightly around me.

I kept my gaze fixed on my lap, but I could feel Lucas’s eyes on me from the front seat. Curiosity got the better of me, and I glanced up, catching his reflection in the rearview mirror.

The anger in his eyes made me look away immediately.

Was he upset that I was dripping all over his expensive car?

I shifted to minimize contact with the leather upholstery, trying not to ge anything wet.

22%.

Lucas no longer paid attention to me, but I noticed him adjusting the car heater. Whether it was for his own comfort or to provide me with more warmth, I couldn’t tell.

The drive to the Grayson estate was mercifully short.

When we arrived, a middle-aged woman hurried down the front steps to meet us.

“Morgan! You’re finally home-oh dear!” she exclaimed, noticing me as I climbed out of the car.

“Mom, this is my friend Tori,” Morgan explained. “She needs a place to stay tonight.”

“I’m so sorry to intrude, Mrs. Baker,” I said, my voice still shaky from the old.

“Nonsense, Dear,” she smiled warmly. “I have already received a phone call in advance. We have a guest room ready for you in the main house. Come inside, the wind is much too strong out here.”

As we walked toward the house, I glanced back to thank Lucas, but he was already striding away, his tall figure disappearing into the main residence without a backward glance.

Mrs. Baker efficiently took charge once we were inside.

“First things first-let’s get you warm. I’ll make some ginger tea while Morgan shows you to the bathroom. A hot soak will do wonders.

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