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.

you mean?" she asked, folding

expression turning a bit more serious. "My mother already spread the rumors.

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

meeting hers. "I'm going to let everyone think we're together," he explained, his tone matter-of-fact. "It's the best way to keep you safe. If they think you're with me, they won't harm you. It's better to confirm the rumors than

suggesting making her blush, "Wait... you mean Kariana and Cillian-" she started, but

between them, and before she could protest, his lips were on hers again. The kiss was firm, filled with purpose. Almost immediately, she felt herself melting

him, still flustered. "Elijah." she started,

brushing her cheek.

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Chapter 30

made to each other. "You can expect my presence here every

again, the weight of his words sinking in.

Fiona nodded slightly, her voice barely above a

for the door. "See you tomorrow," he said with a wink, leaving her standing there, still trying to catch her

see how flustered she was. After a few moments, she composed herself and stepped out of the

"He was just checking up on me," she said, trying to