Chapter 70
Claimed by the Alpha’s Love
Chapter 70
Tori’s POV:
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I stared at Lucas, trying to determine how long he’d been standing there.
With his Alpha hearing, had he caught any of the conversation with Mrs. White? The thought made my stomach clench with embarrassment.
“That was nothing. I said, seeing toward where Mrs. White and Andrew had disappeared.
“Just neighbor stuff. It doesn’t matter. I paused, meeting his eyes directly My decision to keep distance was my own p>
Lucas held my gaze for a long moment, his expression unreadable.
Then, unexpectedly, “I’m hungry p>
The abrupt change of subject caught me off guard.
“Hungry?” I blinked, studying him more carefully. His clothes were immaculate as always, but there was a subtle tightness around his eyes that suggested fatigue.
“Did you… drive all night to get here p>
He didn’t answer, which was answer enough.
“There’s a decent restaurant in town,” I suggested, still trying to process the fact that Lucas Grayson had driven all night to find me. “Moon Blossom. It’s only about fifteen minutes away p>
“I’ve been driving for hours, Lucas said, his voice carrying a hint of weariness I’d never heard before.
I glanced nervously at the neighboring houses. The last thing I needed was to be seen with an Alpha male and become the subject of even more town gossip.
Then I remembered-my grandmother and Aunt Janet had gone to the farmer’s market in the next town over. They wouldn’t be back for hours.
“My family’s out,” I said decisively. “I have a small cabin in the backyard where I’m staying. I can make you something to eat there p>
Lucas nodded once, the slight movement somehow carrying the weight of an Alpha command. “Lead the way p>
I led Lucas and Anna around the side of Aunt Janet’s modest house, my heart hammering against my ribcage with each step.
The small wooden cabin at the back of the yard had been my refuge since rriving here–a place where I could escape, think, and simply exist without judgment. Now, I was bringing an Alpha-the Alpha-into my personal sanctuary.
“It’s not much,” I said, fumbling with the key. “Just a guest house my aunt onverted into a quiet space p>
Tracy, my wolf, prowled restlessly beneath my skin.
Look at you, practically trembling in front of him, she teased. Where’s the feless Omega who survived Silver Fung?
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Shut up, I shot back silently. Just stop with the schadenfreude, okay?
The lock finally clicked, and I pushed the door open, hyperaware of Lucas towering presence behind me.
Lucas surveyed the small cabin with unreadable eyes.
The space was simple but clean-a small kitchenette, a dining table for two, a worn couch, and a narrow bed tucked in the corner.
Books were stacked neatly on a makeshift shelf, and a single potted plant at on the windowsill-my feeble attempt at making the place fe
more alive.
I swallowed hard. ‘I… I can make something. I don’t have much, but-
“Whatever you have is fine,” he said, his voice softening slightly as he took a seat at my small table.
“Anna, sweetie, can you sit quietly and color for a bit while I make some lunch?” I asked, gesturing to the small stack of coloring books I kept
on the shelf for her visits.
Anna nodded eagerly, grabbing her favorite book about wolf cubs and setting on the floor with her crayons.
I moved to the kitchenette, grateful for something to do with my hands. The familiar motions of cooking might calm my racing heart.
Opening the refrigerator, I assessed what I had available-some fresh venison I’d bought at the local market, vegetables, and herbs.
“Do you like venison?” I asked, reaching for the meat.
“Yes p>
His one-word response hung in the air.
I started preparing the meal, washing my hands and carefully seasoning the meat. As I reached for a knife, Lucas suddenly appeared beside me, his movement so quiet I hadn’t heard him approach.
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