Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 30

Elijah's kiss deepened as his hand slid over her curves, sending a shiver down her spine. His touch was firm yet gentle. Her breath quickened as the heat between them intensified. Her hands gripped his shirt tighter, pulling him closer, the tension between them building with each passing second. But just as things began to spiral out of control, a sound from the adjacent room startled her. Fiona stiffened, her senses snapping back into focus. She quickly pulled her lips away, her chest heaving as she tried to regain her breath. "Stop," she whispered.

Elijah paused immediately, his hands still resting on her hips, but he didn't let her go. His forehead pressed gently against hers, their breaths mingling in the small space between them. "I missed you," he murmured, his voice low, filled with both longing and frustration. His gray eyes locked with hers. Fiona could feel the weight of everything they couldn't say out loud. She swallowed, her heart still racing. "Elijah..." she began, but he cut her off, his gaze drifting around the bare room.

"I hate how your room doesn't have a window," he muttered, a hint of annoyance in his tone. He then clicked his tongue. "It must be intentional, so I can't sneak in."

Fiona blinked, momentarily caught off guard by his comment. She let out a small laugh and playfully slapped his arm. "Oh, is that it? They planned this just to keep you out?" she teased, a giggle escaping her despite the tension lingering in the air.

Elijah smirked, his grip on her tightening slightly as he pulled her closer again. "Maybe," he said, his voice soft but teasing. "But that's not going to stop me."

Despite the intensity of the moment, Fiona felt a sense of ease settle between them.

Then Fiona sighed, stepping back and quickly adjusting her clothes, smoothing down her shirt and running a hand through her hair. She glanced at the door nervously, the weight of what just happened starting to settle in. "You should go," she said quietly, her voice steady but with a hint of urgency. "I don't want rumors about me swirling around this place." In fact, she shouldn't have asked him to come inside her room.

Elijah's smirk widened as he leaned casually against the wall, arms crossed. "Too late for that," he said, a teasing glint in his

eyes.

her eyes, confused. "What do you mean?" she asked, folding her

playful expression turning a bit more serious. "My mother already spread the rumors. That's why I'm

would she-" She stopped, clearly confused. "Why are you here then? How is this supposed to help?" Wouldn't this worsen the rumors? She hadn't even been here for 24 hours, and rumors were already circulating to ruin her name. Fiona didn't know what else

tone matter-of-fact. "It's the best way

Elijah was suggesting making her blush,

purpose. Almost immediately, she felt herself melting into it for a moment before pulling away. "You're irresistible," Elijah murmured, his

up at him, still flustered.

face, his thumb brushing her cheek. "Remember

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Chapter 30

other. "You can expect my presence here

his words sinking

slightly, her voice barely above

but not without one last lingering look before heading for the door. "See you tomorrow," he said

After a few moments, she composed herself and stepped out of the room. Kariana was waiting for her just outside, her sharp eyes taking in Fiona's appearance. "What did the Prince want?" she asked, her tone casual

forced a small smile. "He was just checking up on me," she