Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Lucas’s POV:

I watched Tori from the corner of my eye as we drove away from Elena’s nic.

Her hands were folded tightly in her lap, her gaze fixed somewhere outside the window.

The silence between us was heavy with unspoken thoughts. She’d tried to say something earlier, but then she’d looked at me directly whatever courage she’d mustered had evaporated.

“We should get dinner,” I said, checking the time on the dashboard. “It’s getting late.”

Tori’s mouth opened slightly, likely to refuse, but I cut her off before she could.

“You still have to tutor Leo tonight. You’ll need your strength.”

I kept my tone matter-of-fact, giving her no room to argue as I pulled into the parking lot of Silvermoon.

“Be good,” I added, allowing the slightest hint of Alpha command to color my words.

Her eyes flashed with brief hesitation before she nodded silently

Dinner was a quiet affair.

I ordered for both of us, choosing dishes rich in protein and nutrients that would help her recovery. She ate methodically, taking small,

measured bites.

When we finished, I drove us back to the Grayson estate.

The grounds were quiet in the evening light, the security gates opening automatically as my car approached. We drove up the long driveway

toward the main house.

Arabella lives in the east wing. I parked near a smaller but elegant building connected to the main residence.

As we walked toward the entrance, the door flew open and Leo bounded out, stopping short when he saw us.

His small face lit up with recognition.

“Uncle Lucas!” he exclaimed.

I felt my expression soften as I approached him.

Leo was only six, but already carried himself with the careful dignity of a rayson. I reached down and swept him up into my arms, feeling his small body relax at the contact.

Have you been good for your mother? 1 asked, my voice gentler than mos

Leo nodded solemnly. “Yes, I finished all my reading assignments.

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Chapter 64

“That’s my boy.” I ruffled his hair, noticing how his eyes darted curiously toward Tori, who was watching our interaction with surprise evident

on her face.

Leo’s eyes widened slightly when he spotted Tori standing behind me.

He straightened his posture and offered a small, polite bow. “Ms Sullivan,

Before Tori could answer, Arabella appeared in the doorway, her expression shifting from casual welcome to surprise when she saw us together

“Lucas? Tori? I wasn’t expecting you both to arrive together,” she said, glancing between us with undisguised curiosity.

Tori quickly shook her head.

“We just happened to run into each other.”

I kept my expression neutral, though I noticed the slight flush on Tori’s cheeks as she emphasized the coincidental nature of our arrival.

Arabella’s lips curved into a knowing smile as she nodded, clearly seeing right through the explanation.

“Of course, Arabella said, her tone suggesting she didn’t believe it was mere coincidence but was willing to play along. “How… fortunate.”

Tori shifted uncomfortably under my sister’s perceptive gaze.

“I should probably get started with Leo’s lesson,” she said, turning to the boy with forced brightness in her voice. ‘Ready to learn some math,

Leo?

Leo nodded, and Tori quickly ushered him toward the stairs, clearly eager to escape further questioning about our arrival together.

As Tori led Leo inside, Arabella turned to me with a knowing look. “Let’s chat?”

“Fine,” I answered, following her through the house to a tastefully decorated office that reflected her artistic sensibilities.

Once the door closed behind us, Arabella wasted no time. So, when are you planning to tell her?”

I raised an eyebrow. “Tell her what?”

“Don’t play dumb, Lucas. She rolled her eyes.

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