Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65

The fated mate thing. I’ve helped bring her right into our territory, into our home. What’s your next move?”

I sank into one of the leather armchairs, choosing my words carefully. She not ready and she is still in school.”

“And you’re not getting any younger, Arabella countered, pouring two glasses of bourbon.

I never thought I’d see the day when my Alpha brother would become smitten with a high school girl. Quite the cradle robber, aren’t we?

I accepted the drink but fixed her with a cold stare. ‘She’s twenty-one.”

That gave Arabella pause. “Twenty-one? But she’s in high school.”

“She had taken some time away from school. I explained.

Arabella raised an eyebrow, clearly curious but did not press further.

“Well,” Arabella sighed, settling into the chair opposite mine, “but you need to be gentle with her, Lucas. No more of your usual cold, commanding Alpha routine. Nobody likes your icy face.”

I didn’t respond.

“How are Ethan and Fiona?” Arabella asked, changing the subject. “Has he gotten over that prison girlfriend yet?”

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The image of Fiona sitting soundly asleep by Ethan’s hospital bed flashed through my mind. “They seem fine. She was quite attentive when he was injured.

Arabella made a noncommittal sound.

“I suppose that’s good. Though by my calculation, that girl should be out by now.”

She took a sip of her drink, studying me over the rim of her glass. “Let’s hope they don’t cross paths again. Ethan was absolutely destroyed when she went away.”

I felt my jaw tighten as an unwelcome memory surfaced-Ethan standing in my office with desperation etched across his face.

“Uncle Lucas Ethan had looked up at me, his eyes red-rimmed from sleepless nights. “Why won’t you help her?”

“The question had hung between us, heavy with accusation. Lisa Morris had been using her connections to ensure no reputable pack advocate would defend Tori,

“If you would just intervene… she wouldn’t get such a harsh sentence. She didt do anything wrong-she was only defending herself, he had plentes,

I’d looked at my nephew coldly, unmoved by his distress. “She’s just an irrelevant person,” Ed replied indifferently. Not worth our concern

A soft knock on the door interrupted our conversation.

I looked up to see Tori standing in the doorway, with Leo hovering just bend her

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“We’ve finished today’s lesson,’ she said, her voice quiet and professional

After saying our goodbyes to Leo and arranging the next tutoring session walked with Tori toward the front door.

Arabella followed, her eyes dancing with amusement.

I should get you home,” I said to Tori, reaching for my car keys.

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Arabella leaned close to me as Tori stepped outside, whispering with undisguised mirth, “It’s like watching a romance between a loli and an

man

I shot her a warning glare, but she only grinned wider.

“You’ve practically become her personal chauffeur,” she continued, clearly enjoying my discomfort.

“Good night, Arabella,” I said coldly, closing the door on her knowing smile.

The drive to the dormitory was quiet, with Tori staring out the window for most of the journey.

When we arrived, I pulled up directly in front of the entrance and put the car in park.

“Thank you for the ride,” Tori said politely, already reaching for the door handle before I’d fully stopped the car.

I watched her disappear through the doors with a mixture of amusement and frustration.

Apparently, being someone’s chauffeur doesn’t earn much gratitude, I thought helplessly.

Duke huffed within me. She’s scared.

Not scared, I corrected silently. Cautious. There’s a difference.

Still, I remained parked until I saw a light come on in what I knew was her window, then finally drove away.

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