Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Besides, I’d been assured no evidence could lead back to me.

Even if someone suspected foul play in the hit-and-run, they could never love my involvement

Then it hit me.

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Last week, I’d been backing out of the Golden Moon Restaurants parking lot-a place known for hosting Alpha gatherings-and I’d sccidentally

bumped into a young woman.

I’d barely registered her at the time, assuming she was just another normal server.

Watch where you’re going! I’d snapped at her. “Are you blind?”

When she was lying on the ground, hissing in pain, I’d let out an exaggerated sigh.

I’d pulled out my wallet, extracted a few small bills, and tossed them at her feet where they scattered on the wet pavement.

“There’s your precious compensation, I’d said loudly enough for everyone watching to hear.

“Pick it up quickly before it blows away. And next time, pay attention to your surroundings instead of looking for someone to blame.

With that final barb, I’d driven off without a backward glance.

Could that server have been important to Alpha Lucas?

I studied his face carefully as I spoke, searching for any confirmation.

“Alpha, could this possibly be about an incident at the Golden Moon Restaurant’s parking lot? With a server girl?” I ventured tentatively

His expression remained impassive, revealing nothing

The silence stretched between us, heavy with unspoken tension. I took he lack of denial as confirmation and was relieved to have identified.

the issue.

I lowered my head in deference, playing the part of the remorseful one perfectly

I sincerely apologize for it, I continued. ‘I had no idea she was someone under your protection. Please accept my deepest apologies and let

me know how I can make amends

Alpha Lucas’s brow furrowed slightly, but he didn’t press further

Since you are willing to make amends. I am not he said evenly, his betraying nothing. You may u

I nodded guckly, hardly believing my back at being dismissed by maily

As I stood. I struggled to keep my relied to swingers favo

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Chapter 45

Ten times, even a hundred times, whatever that server girl was worth would be nothing to us.

However, fate had other plans.

Halfway home, my car suddenly swerved as the steering locked up.

The last thing I remembered was the sound of metal crunching against the guardrail and the sharp pain as the airbag deployed.

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I woke up in Moontouch Medical Center with a concussion, fractured ribs and the doctor’s assurance I’d need to remain hospitalized for at

least three to five days.

That’s when realization dawned.

This was Alpha Lucas’s idea of compensation-not money, which he certainly didn’t need, but a matching injury.

He’d deliberately arranged this accident.

Worse still, by the very next day, rumors were spreading wildly.

“Did you hear about Lisa Morris? Apparently, she insulted some girl at the Golden Moon who turned out to be under Alpha Lucas’s protection.”

I heard he’s severed all business connections with the entire Morris family Terminated contracts worth millions overnight!”

“Who’s this woman who managed to capture the ice-cold Alpha’s heart? Whoever she is, I’m green with envy-imagine having Alpha Lucas

defend your honor like that!”

My carefully cultivated reputation in Moonhaven’s elite circles was shattered overnight. I was now just another punchline at cocktail mirties.

It was beyond cruel-it was calculated to destroy not just my body but my spirit.

I clenched my fist tightly, breathing heavily through clenched teeth.

My wolf paced beneath my skin, snarling and snapping, wanting nothing more than to tear something to pieces

But we both knew better than to challenge an Alpha of Grayson’s stature.

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