Chapter 61
Chapter 61
Tori’s POV:
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I woke to the sound of hushed voices near my hospital bed.
My eyelids felt heavy, still clinging to the remnants of the deepest sleep.
As consciousness returned, I recognized my grandmother’s soft, weathered voice asking a question.
So, young man, what exactly is your relationship with my granddaughter
My eyes snapped open. Grandmother was here? And who was she talking to? I turned my head slightly and froze at the sight before me.
Alpha Lucas Grayson sat on the edge of the visitor’s cot, his dark hair tousled from sleep, looking directly at my grandmother.
The morning sunlight streaming through the half-drawn curtains cast a golden glow around him, adding a softness that diminished his usually overwhelming Alpha presence.
He hadn’t yet noticed I was awake.
“Grandmother? My voice came out as a croak.
Both heads turned toward me immediately. My grandmother’s face lit up with a warm smile that crinkled the corners of her eyes.
“Tori, dear!” Grandmother moved to my bedside.
“I didn’t mean to wake you,” she continued, patting my hand.
“I was just having a little chat with this gentleman who was keeping watch over you. Her eyes twinkled with curiosity as she glanced back at
Lucas.
1 struggled to sit up, wincing as pain shot through my injured leg.
My mind was spinning with questions. How long had my grandmother beer here? What had Lucas told her? Why was he still here?
“This is Alpha Lucas Grayson, I explained quickly, afraid that Grandma wld misunderstand something “He’s Ethan’s uncle. Ethan wax the one who… who shielded me from the steam yesterday p>
Oh! Hello, I’m Toris grandma. You can call me Grandma Eileen Grandher’s expression changed to one of deep gratitude
I must thank you, Alpha. Your nephew saved my granddaughter from much worse injuries
Lucas nodded curtly Ethan did what any decent well would do
I caught his eye and fried to communicate silently that he should teave
This situation was already awkward sigh without hating to explain to grandthe way on ipha had spent the night in hospita
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Lucas raised an eyebrow, clearly catching my meaning. For a brief moment something like amusement flickered across his face
“I should check on Ethan,” he said, rising to his feet in one fluid motion Grandma Eileen, it was a pleasure to meet w
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The ease with which he addressed my grandmother so familiarly caught me off guard. Even more surprising was my grandmother’s delighted
response
“Oh, you too, Alpha Lucas. Do stop by again if you have time, she replied her eyes twinkling with warmth.
I stared at their exchange, feeling strangely like I was the outsider.
The moment the door closed behind him, my grandmother turned to me with bright, inquisitive eyes.
“How old is he?” she asked without preamble.
I blinked in surprise. “What p>
“That Alpha. He seems quite young p>
“Thirty-one. I think, I mumbled. “Why does it matter p>
“Does he have a mate? A Luna?” She continued as if I hadn’t spoken.
“Grandmother?” I protested, heat flooding my cheeks. “Please don’t try to play matchmaker. It’s embarrassing”
“What?” She blinked innocently. “I’m just making conversation. Why are you getting so flustered p>
I lowered my voice, even though Lucas had already left.
“He’s an Alpha of one of the four founding packs. We’re not even in the same social universe. Besides, I spent four years in Silver Fang No Alpha would ever consider someone with my background p>
My grandmother’s smile dimmed slightly. Her expression softened with understanding and compassion
She smoothly changed the subject, “Didn’t you say you were craving my homemade strawberry jam and toast? I brought some this morning
She reached for the small container on the bedside table and opened it, easing the sweel scent of fresh besties
Try it and tell me if it’s sweet enough p>
I remembered how I’d practically forced her to leave last night. I’d been ried about her spending the night in that wemastertabia that wi
her arthritis. Id insisted she go home, using the excuse that i was crasher homemade jam for breakfast.
I took a bite of the toast she offered, closing my eyes at the familiar task that brought back memories of safe, simple time
It’s perfect just like always
I’m glad you still enjoy it, she said, smding the gestured to a glass jar the wind 1 este that whole til
“Thank you.” I said, genginely touched by her thoughtheles
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Ill be heading back today, she continued, her expression turning regret Janet is alone with Anna, and you know how that child needs
constant supervision p>
I nodded, feeling the familiar tug of sadness at her impending departure, ut also relief. Having her stay in Moonhaven, especially around
people like Fiona and Mia, would only put her at risk.
The Price family had already proven how far they were willing to go.
“It’s better that way, I said quietly. I wouldn’t want you caught up in… everything here p>
You should come visit when you can,” she said, patting my hand. Janet doesn’t blame you, you know. For what happened. She just Her vo:
trailed off.
“I know,” I replied quickly, sparing her from having to explain.
We never spoke directly about it, but I understood. Every time Aunt Janet looked at me, she would think of Ryan. We were once the source of
laughter in this family, but now it was a constant reminder of her loss.
I’d been avoiding that house, those memories, just as much as Janet might have been avoiding me.
“I’ll visit during the next school break, I promised, surprising myself with how much I meant it. I should see Anna too. She must have grown
so much p>
“Oh, that would be wonderful!” Grandmother’s face lit up.
“And you know, Mrs. White s grandson-Andrew-will be home then too. Such a nice young male. I could introduce you two while you re
visiting p>
I pressed my hand to my forehead, unable to hide my exasperation.
“Grandmother, please. I’m still in school p>
She patted my hand. “Of course, dear. But it’s good to keep your options open. You need some time to test the waters, find someone suitable p>
I knew what she meant. In our world, age was a significant factor for Omegas. The older we got, the less desirable we became as potential
mates.
My four years in Silver Fang had already reduced my “value” in the eyes of many.
After seeing Grandmother off, I had an unexpected visitor-the manager om Moonlight Restaurant.
He apologized profusely for the ‘unfortunate incident, offering compension and car service during my recovery.
When be not so subtly asked me to mention their excellent response to pha Grayson, I immediately understood this was heading
After be left, I sat staring at my phone for several minutes before finally then the courage to dial to as x humines
He picked up on the second ring
“Ton?” His voice carried surprise but also immediate concern t
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