Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 40

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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.

be resting," he said, his tone softer now, tinged

The absurdity of their situation washed over her. It felt surreal, like a scene from a story where she had no control. She had no right to demand answers, no claim to

was suddenly much closer, the intensity in

mouth to speak, 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.

She should have known better than to ask questions about his

closer, his gray eyes

finish, he reached out, pulling her sharply against him. Their bodies collided, heat radiating between

motion, he captured her lips with

her. She felt breathless, her heart racing as desire surged through her veins.

hands instinctively grasped his shirt, her fingers curling into the fabric as 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 of him-this raw, unfiltered connection that made her

broke apart, gasping for breath, the reality of what had just happened hung heavily in the air. Elijah's expression was a mix of surprise and something darker, more

until after the marriage," Elijah said,

'wait?" Fiona asked, confusion swirling in her mind. She thought their marriage would come after

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at her, especially after her conversation with the King. Would the marriage still happen? Did she even deserve him? She had been

admitted, his gaze intense

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