Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 213

Chapter 213

Lucas’s POV:

I stood motionless outside the operating room, my body rigid as stone while my mind raced with chaotic thoughts.

Five hours had passed since they wheeled Tori in, her blood soaking through the sheets, her silver eyes clouded with pain before they closed.

Five hours of hell.

My wolf, Duke, paced restlessly within me, his growls echoing through my mind.

“Shut up,” I muttered under my breath, earning a concerned glance from Jack, who stood several feet away.

I ignored him. What good was being an Alpha-the most powerful werewolf in Moonhaven-if I couldn’t protect my mate?

William Sullivan sat across from me, his face buried in his hands. Beside him, Susan gripped the armrests of her wheelchair, her knuckles white, her gaze fixed on the operating room doors.

The revelation that Tori was their daughter had shattered decades of lies, but right now, none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered was whether Tori would survive.

Diana, Susan’s mother, paced the waiting area, occasionally stopping to place a comforting hand on her daughter’s shoulder. Several other members of the Sullivan Pack waited nearby, their presence a silent testament to the family Tori never knew she had.

The clock on the wall ticked past 5 AM when the doors finally swung open

A female doctor emerged, surgical mask pulled down to her chin, exhaustion evident in the lines of her face. I was in front of her before she could take another step.

“How is she?” My voice came out as a harsh whisper.

The doctor’s eyes met mine, and I caught the faint scent of relief mingling with the antiseptic on her clothing.

“We’ve managed to stop the hemorrhaging. Her vital signs are stable, though she’s extremely weak. The next 24 hours will be critical, but she’s out of immediate danger.”

A collective exhale seemed to sweep through the waiting room.

Susan let out a sob, her body crumpling forward as William wrapped his arms around her. Diana and the other elders embraced, tears flowing freely.

I stood frozen, unable to process the flood of emotions coursing through me-relief, gratitude, and lingering fear.

“Mr. Grayson,” the doctor continued, “she’ll be moved to intensive care shortly. Only one visitor at a time, and only for brief periods.”

I nodded, not trusting myself to speak. The doctor gave me a sympathetic ook before turning to address the others’ questions.

I stepped away, heading toward the changing area to get into sterile scrubs.

Before I could reach it, Matthew intercepted me in the hallway, a firm hand on my shoulder.

“Where do you think you’re going without eating something first? His tone was professional but carried the authority of a friend who wouldn’t back down

I noticed Megan standing slightly behind him, her eyes meeting mine with a new clarity I hadn’t seen before.

Gone was the lingering adoration, replaced by something more grounded. She held out a paper bag.

“You need to eat,” she said simply. “You won’t be any good to Tori if you collapse.”

When I didn’t immediately take the offering, she stepped forward and pressed it into my hands, her voice catching slightly.

“Just take it, Lucas. I…” She paused, gathering herself. “I’m letting you go. finally understand what real love looks like.”

Her eyes glistened as she turned away, wiping at them hastily before disappearing down the corridor.

I stood frozen, the warm bag in my hands emanating the scent of food.

Matthew squeezed my shoulder. “Don’t be stubborn. You need your strength for her.”

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