Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

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Chapter 41

Fiona woke up in the morning, her body wrapped snugly in the soft sheets of Elijah's bed. The warmth of the blankets and the faint light filtering through the curtains made her want to stay wrapped in the quiet comfort of the room. She instinctively pulled the sheets up to cover her face, feeling her cheeks heat up as memories from the night before resurfaced.

Her mind replayed the intense moments they had shared-how his lips had claimed hers with such need and urgency, how their bodies had moved together in sync as if nothing could stop them. Yet, despite the heat of the moment, Elijah had pulled back. He had stopped himself, telling her she didn't deserve to be touched before their wedding. His restraint had surprised her, leaving her with a strange mixture of gratitude and longing.

It felt like forever before she finally sat up in bed. The other side of the bed was empty, but she distinctly remembered Elijah sleeping next to her through the night. Her eyes scanned the room, trying to pinpoint where he might have gone. Just as she was about to get out of bed, the rich, unmistakable smell of coffee hit her senses.

Curious, she looked toward the balcony, and there he was. Elijah stood outside, leaning against the railing with a book in one hand and a steaming cup of coffee in the other. He was dressed in nothing but a loose robe, the morning light spilling over his skin, highlighting every strong feature of his body. His dark hair was slightly tousled, his posture relaxed as he enjoyed the peaceful morning. He looked like a Greek god, effortlessly handsome, and the sight of him made something stir deep

inside her.

Fiona swallowed hard as she remembered their heated encounter from the night before. A part of her wished it hadn't ended the way it had, that he hadn't stopped. Yet another part of her was grateful that he did, knowing that the timing wasn't right, Her wolf stirred within her, restless from the unfulfilled connection between them.

She sat there for a moment, her gaze lingering on him, unsure whether to feel relieved or frustrated by how things had ended the previous night. Elijah was lost in his thoughts, oblivious to her watching him. The way the light framed his figure only made her stomach tighten further. There was no denying it she wanted him. But she also knew that waiting was the right thing, even if it tested every ounce of her patience.

gaze soft and steady. Fiona leaned against the doorway, smiling back as the warmth of the morning sun hit her skin. The moment felt almost too peaceful as if the chaos of their lives had

if it were the most natural thing in the world. For a brief moment, she wondered if this was all real or if she was still dreaming. The feel of his strong arms around her and the steady beat of his heart beneath her was grounding, but the ease of it all still

The simple, tender gesture sent a warmth through her, and she found herself smiling

important last night," Elijah said, his voice

head up, curiosity piqued. "What is

for the right words. "I've never felt like that with any other woman," he admitted, his eyes locking onto hers. "I always thought I

the morning. Her face flushed, heat rushing to her cheeks as she widened her

reaction. "I just wanted to make

asked, her voice still colored with

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didn't want you to think I was tricking you into this marriage," he explained, his tone more serious now. "The deal... was legitimate in the first place. For years... I always thought no woman would be able to..." He made a

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her head from left to right. "This place should be safe... right?" What if someone hears their conversation? The

werewolves, after all, their sense of smell had always been, and would always be, superior.

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got up, and Elijah pulled her toward the other side of the balcony, where she could clearly see a large fountain. Fiona stared at the fountain, her brows furrowing slightly. She had seen it before, but nothing about it seemed out of the ordinary "What