Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

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Chapter 40

"You didn't have to do that," Fiona said as Elijah locked the door behind him, the sound echoing in the charged silence. She turned to face him, her gaze a turbulent mix of confusion and concern. "You just put yourself in huge trouble." Her mind raced back to the King's words, a warning ringing loudly in her ears. How could Elijah risk everything by publicly aligning with her when only two council members supported him? "You didn't have to defend me. I am perfectly capable of doing that."

Elijah remained silent, his expression unreadable as he poured himself a glass of wine, the rich liquid swirling in the glass. He took a long sip, his back turned to her as if trying to shield himself from the weight of her scrutiny.

"Elijah!" Fiona called out, her voice rising with urgency. Why was he ignoring her? Was he second-guessing his actions? "I know we made a deal-"

"It's too late now," Elijah replied suddenly.

"What?" Her heart skipped a beat, confusion deepening.

tinged with concern. "You've been awake for more than 24

had

in his gaze sending a shiver down her spine. The air crackled with tension, and in that moment, everything felt poised on the brink of

but Fiona interrupted him, her voice steady. "You don't need to explain yourself, Elijah. "We're not really in a relationship. We're just... here for a deal." She felt the weight of her words, a mix of truth and deflection. For some reason, hearing herself say those words seemed to make her heart ache. "I'll do what you want, and you'll protect me. That's all it

bubbled inside her. She should have known better than to ask questions about his

stepped closer, his gray eyes piercing.

reached out, pulling her sharply against him. Their bodies

swift motion, he captured her lips

her heart racing as desire surged through her veins. It was hot and hurried, a clash of lips that sent

she kissed him back. The world outside faded, leaving only the two of them, suspended in a moment that crackled with intensity. She had never imagined this side

just happened hung heavily in

until after the marriage," Elijah said, his voice low but

swirling in her mind. She thought their

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away from her family, her marriage void. Elijah's issues seemed to be resolved, but doubt nagged at her, especially after her conversation with the King. Would the marriage still happen? Did she even deserve him? She

take it anymore," Elijah admitted,

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