Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 56

Chapter 56

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"Elijah, you have to let go," Fiona managed to say, her voice strained as she tried to catch her breath. His arms were wrapped tightly around her, squeezing her so firmly that she could barely move. Despite the joy that filled her heart, she couldn't help but feel like he was trying to crush her in his embrace. "I can't breathe," she added, giving him a playful tap on his back.

Elijah finally loosened his grip, his eyes shining with a mix of relief and happiness as he pulled back just enough to look at her. "Sorry," he said softly, though there was a smile playing on his lips. "I just needed to make sure you're really here, safe."

Before Fiona could respond, Elijah leaned in and kissed her. The world seemed to stop for a moment as his lips met hers. The kiss was slow, gentle, and filled with all the emotions he hadn't been able to express during the hours of tension and uncertainty. Fiona melted into his arms, her heart soaring as she kissed him back, her hands resting on his chest as she pressed closer.

The kiss deepened for a moment, and Fiona felt warmth spread through her, easing the tension that had built up inside her. She had missed him-missed his touch, his presence-and now, with his arms around her, everything else faded away.

When they finally pulled apart, Elijah rested his forehead against hers, his breathing slightly uneven. "You're okay," he whispered, almost as if he were reassuring himself.

Fiona smiled, her fingers gently brushing against his cheek. "I'm okay," she confirmed softly, her heart still pounding from the kiss. She looked around and realized they were back in Elijah's study, the familiar warmth of the room wrapping around them. After the intense questioning and her release, Elijah had brought her straight back to the palace, refusing to leave her side for even a moment.

"I was so worried," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "When they arrested you, I thought..." He trailed off, shaking his head as if trying to push away the memory.

said, her voice steady. "And they released me

it, I couldn't wait to get you out of there. I wasn't going to

"Elijah, I was only there for an

too long," he replied, his arms tightening around her again, though this time with more gentleness. He smiled, then glanced at her more

as the sound filled the room. "They didn't starve me. I wasn't even there long enough for that!"

"Well, they kept you in a dungeon. That's

couldn't hide the warmth she felt from his protectiveness. "You can't punish them for doing their jobs," she

her forehead. "I'll do whatever it takes

care of."

hand against his cheek, her voice softening. "I know you will," she

in the quiet of the study wrapped in each other's arms. After what felt

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how did you find out about the Prince?" Fiona asked. She immediately understood that the reason why Elijah was late was because he wanted to know about the Prince that Fiona was

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from its surface. "Here, drink this. It'll help you relax," he said, his

a small sip. The calming herbs in the tea

isn't uncommon during the Rites," he explained. "That's why we're all so careful with our food and drink. When

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