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.

tone softer now, tinged with concern. "You've been

disbelief flashing in her eyes. "So, you're just going to ignore what I said? You aren't going to tell me why you did what you did?" 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 his thoughts. "Sorry," she added, her voice edged with frustration. "I didn't mean to sound like a

her surprise, he was suddenly much closer, the intensity in his gaze sending a shiver down her spine. The air crackled with tension, and in that moment, everything felt poised on

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. For some reason, hearing herself say those words seemed to make her heart ache. "I'll do what you

frustration bubbled inside her. She should have known better than to ask questions about his motives. "I shouldn't have even brought it

stepped closer, his

finish, he reached out, pulling her sharply against

her lips

something deep within her. She felt breathless, her heart racing as desire surged through her veins. It was hot and hurried,

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 pulse quicken and her

happened hung heavily in the air. Elijah's expression was

the marriage,"

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

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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 had been married once before while

it anymore," Elijah admitted, his gaze intense as he

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