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.

As she approached, Elijah noticed her, his lips curling into a warm smile. He didn't say anything, just watched her, his gaze

his eyes. Without a second thought, she walked over and settled into his arms, her body relaxing against him as if it were the most natural thing in the world. For a brief moment, she wondered if this was

kiss to her forehead. The simple, tender gesture

you something important last night," Elijah said, his

her head up, curiosity piqued. "What

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

the morning. Her face

amused by her reaction. "I just wanted to make it clear," he continued. "To

asked, her voice

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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 deliberate pause. Surprisingly, he sounded so calm, it almost seemed as if he was talking about something normal like

stars.

left to right. "This place should be safe... right?" What if someone hears their conversation? The deal they signed was... a secret. Even

all, their sense of smell had always been, and

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seen it before, but nothing about it seemed out of the ordinary "What am I looking