Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 26

Fiona stroked her chest to calm herself down. She looked around the library and sighed. Luckily, Marius had left after that minor incident. The threats that followed after she hit him were as intimidating as his six-foot-four height, but he actually left without hurting her. Fiona didn't know if she had gotten lucky, or if Marius was so surprised by her actions that he chose to leave her alone.

Either way, she knew her stay in this place wouldn't be as seamless as she had expected. Biting her lower lip, she once again tried to calm herself. She didn't know what was going to happen next, but one thing was certain: she wasn't going to let those people trample her. She was done being everyone's scapegoat. She was ready to fight. Then she thought about Elijah.

Yes, she wanted to stay here, but what about him? It seemed that she had already caused him so much trouble.

Fiona paced the library, her thoughts racing as she tried to regain composure after the confrontation with Marius. She glanced at the door, half-expecting Marius to return, but relief washed over her when Elijah entered instead.

"How did it go?" Fiona asked, her voice tinged with anxiety as she turned to face him. "What did his majesty say?"

Elijah managed a reassuring smile, though his eyes betrayed a hint of weariness. "It went well. The King gave his blessing."

Fiona bit her lip, her fingers twisting nervously. "Maybe we should reconsider this," she murmured, her gaze searching his face for any sign of doubt. She had been very impulsive. At the end of the day, Elijah is still a Prince and there is a huge possibility that he will become the Alpha King.

Elijah stepped closer, his expression gentle but firm. "No, Fiona. Everything will be fine. Trust me."

"But how did the King agree to this?" Fiona pressed, her voice trembling slightly. "I was married once. He knows that. I could bring you shame. I-

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"He trusts my judgment. Besides, our arrangement benefits everyone. He sees that." Elijah answered almost immediately.

Fiona shook her head. "Does he really? Or is there something more he's not saying?"

helped me by getting me out of my pack. There's no need for you to sacrifice your name just by- by marrying me. We can still take care of the contract, and I can work-

She flinched, surprised at the sudden contact. "Did something happen while I was

"W-What?"

""Was it

my

he asked. "Or

you're talking about. I- I just thought that your family's

growl Elijah's gaze burned with intensity as he took another step toward Fiona. She instinctively stepped back, her heart pounding in her chest. His grip on her shoulders tightened,

is it?" he demanded,

breath hitched.

electrifying, sending a jolt of heat through Fiona's entire body. She tensed at first, but the force of his kiss quickly melted her

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him? They were in the library, and anyone could walk in

kiss you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I need

in turmoil. She should have resisted, should have fought against the overwhelming attraction. But as Elijah's hands slid from her shoulders to her waist,

back against the feelings coursing through her. "I- I don't know