Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 54

Chapter 54

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I glanced at Lucas, trying to mask my confusion.

Ill be away on business tomorrow,” he said suddenly, his eyes fixed on the road ahead rather than on me.

I blinked, momentarily thrown by this unexpected information.

Why was he telling me his schedule? Was he… reporting to me? The thought was so absurd.

“Oh… okay, I managed, not knowing what else to say. My response sounded stiff even to my own ears.

Lucas’s eyes lingered on me for a second longer before he nodded slightly

He pressed a button, and I heard the doors unlock with a soft click.

I muttered a quick thank you and practically sprinted toward my building hot daring to look back.

Once safely in my room, I collapsed onto my bed, my heart still hammering in my chest. Just as I was starting to relax, my phone buzzed with a

message.

It was from Lucas: “Wait for me.”

Three simple words that sent my pulse racing again.

Wait for him? What did that mean? Was he expecting me to wait until he returned from his trip so he could take me to Elena for a follow-up appointment?

My eyes flickered slightly as I stared at the message, but I set my phone aside without replying.

The next morning. I stepped through the school gates, my mind still replaying last night’s interaction with Lucas.

I was so lost in thought that I almost didn’t notice the tall figure waiting near the entrance until several female students excited whispers broke through my reverie.

I looked up and froze mid-step

Ethan Grayson stood just inside the gates, his silver gray eyes scanning the incoming students until they locked onto me.

Since the mating ceremony, our paths hadn’t crossed.

Ethan started walking toward me, his confident stride and aristocratic vs drawing admiring glances from shorts passing the

He was dressed imperraldy as always, his designer lothes wentuating heritage

I briefly considered pretending not to see him and walking away, but the only walk in him following sind kreating *****

Instead, I stopped and walled, aquaring my shoulders

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“Tori,” he said, my name sounding both familiar and foreign on his lips.

I met his gaze coldly. Do you need something?”

Ethan’s eyes softened with concern. I heard you were injured. Is someone giving you trouble?”

I shook my head, not wanting to engage in conversation with him. What was the point?

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None of your business, since you chose Fiona,” I said quietly but firmly. Then stop trying to act concerned about me. Don’t make me lose

what little respect I have left for you.”

“If I could just- Ethan began, taking a step closer.

“I’m late for class, I cut him off sharply, not interested in whatever justification or explanation he was about to offer.

Without another word, I turned and walked away.

I didn’t look back to see his expression. I didn’t need to. Our paths had diverged four years ago, and nothing he could say now would change that reality.

I had barely taken a few steps when my phone vibrated in my pocket.

The name on the screen made my jaw clench: Fiona Price.

Reluctantly, I answered. “What?”

“Hannah’s in the hospital, Fiona’s voice came through, sounding concerned.

“You should come see her. She’s at Moontouch Medical Center, third floot

I ended the call without saying a word, slipping the phone back into my pocket.

Perfect. Just what I needed to complete this wonderful morning-first Ethan, now this. My mood, already sour, plummeted further

Even if I did go to the hospital, Hannah wouldn’t appreciate my presence

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