Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 195

Chapter 195

The moment Charlene and Susan car disappeared down the drive. I term back, my jaw tight with tension I couldn’t quite release.

Wocher stood in the way of my stock, still radiating that inexplicable til glimpsed earlier.

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I moved to the windex looking out over the Sullivan estate grounds without really seeing them.

The afternoon sun cast long shadows the manicured lawns, but all could think about was the DNA report hidden in my desk drawer.

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Wether you shouldn’t have said these things to Charlotte, I said, still fading the window. Everyone knows I’ve been grooming her for a leadership position. I suddenly change course now, it will make her look incompetent. The old foxes on Shepherd Pack’s board will make thing ever more difficult for her.

She needs tempering Mother replied, her tone matter-of-fact. If she cant withstand a little setback, how can she possibly shoulder real responsitung Leadership isn’t just about ambition. William It’s about rasilence. About knowing when to advance and when to step back.”

I started to respond, but she cut me off with sudden brightness in ber voice.

Tard is pragment. You’re going to be a grandfather.

The words hit me Be a physical blow. I gripped the window frame, my knuckles going white.

They I have our blood” Mother continued, her voice thick with emotion. Sullivan blood, William. Your grandchildren will carry the silver eyes, the connection to the moon phases. They’re ours, whether you acknowledge them or not.

4 strange, overwhelming sensation flooded through my chest. Joy mixed with anguish. Pride tangled with shame.

The Luna ceremony is in May, Mother continued, her tone shifting to practical matters. You need to prepare appropriate gifts. I’ll prepare

something from the family vault as well

“Mother-“My voice came out hoarse.

This isn’t negotiable, William Her tone brooked no argument.

I finally turned to face her, and the determination in her expression made pay chest tighten.

“What about Susan? The question tore from my throat.

Mother’s voice was surprisingly gentle, though her eyes remained hard. “William, the longer you wait, the worse it will be.”

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The next morning, I found myself in the car with Mother and Father, heading toward Lucas Grayson’s private residence.

Mother held a carved wooden box in her lap-inside, I knew, was the moonstone necklace that had been passed down through Sullivan women

for generations.

Father carried a leather portfolio containing stock certificates-ten percent of Sullivan Pack holdings, enough to give Tori a voice in family

decisions without threatening the existing power structure.

“Remember, Mother said as we approached the gates, “we’re here to offer, not to demand. Let Tori set the pace.”

I nodded, though my hands were clenched so tightly in my lap that my knackles had gone white.

Lucas Grayson’s estate was impressive.

The gates opened smoothly as we approached, clearly expected.

A servant met us at the entrance, his expression professionally neutrall Alpha William. Elder Olivia. Elder Owen. Please, come in. Alpha Lucas is expecting you.”

We were led through elegantly appointed rooms to a sitting area overlooking manicured gardens. Lucas appeared moments later, his expression

carefully controlled.

Alpha William. Luna Olivia. Elder Owen.” He inclined his head with just enough respect to avoid insult, but not an ounce more. Thank you for

calling ahead.”

“We appreciate you agreeing to see us,” Mother said smoothly. “We won’t take much of your time

Lucas’s ice-blue eyes studied each of us in turn, and I felt the weight of his Alpha authority-and his suspicion. Tori is resting. The pregnancy

has been… demanding

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