The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 56

Ava’s POV-

“You are so dann stupid, Ava.”

I muttered the words over and over as I stared at myself in the bathroom mirror, my eyes narrowing at my own reflection. Isabella, standing off to the side and using the sink, glanced over at me, unimpressed. She’d dragged me in here, and although Eliza had initially tagged along, she’d gotten cornered by some work people, leaving just the two of us.

I mentally groaned.

Why did I have to say those words to him?

And what was taking Isabella so long!

As if reading my thoughts, she finally turned, drying her hands. let out a sigh, “Finally. Can we go back now? I know you hate going to the bathroom alone, but it’s kind of my wedding, and people are going to start wondering where I am”

She

gave a slow, teasing smirk. “I know. I saw the kiss.”

Rolling my eyes, I replied, “Seriously, Bels. I’m really not in the mood. Let’s just get back.”

Recognizing my tone, she dropped the smirk and nodded. We stepped out together, moving back toward the party when a familiar voice called out behind us

“Ava!”

I turned to see Rickon striding toward us, his usual easygoing, charming smile in place. He looked completely unfazed by the event’s pomp, standing out with that relaxed air he always had

“I’d be hiding too if I married a man who wouldn’t even smile on his wedding day,” he teased lightly.

I chuckled. “Hi, Rickon. I’m so glad you could make it. And I wasn’t hiding, I was just keeping my friend company.

His gaze slid to Isabella, who was glaring at him, unimpressed. Rickon’s smile widened, a flicker of mischief sparking in his eyes. “Well, beautiful women do tend to keep equally beautiful company. I’m Rickon. And you are?”

“Not interested,” she deadpanned, folding her arms across her chest.

I watched as a gleam of challenge flickered in his eyes, but he remained cool. “Maybe I didn’t introduce myself properly. Rickon Kingston, Alpha of one of the most prestigious packs in the country”

“Alpha‘ introduction

falter, if anything, it grew wider. “Very well then, Ava, it’s always a pleasure, he said, and then turned to Isabella, “T’ll count the days until our next encounter,

my arm, pulling me away. I shook free as we walked, giving her a stern glare.

Ava, he was being a slut. I know men like him – he’s used to getting his way with charm, good looks, and

“You know

she smirked, “Wait, hold on, you didn’t tell

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“Fine. But whenever you’re ready, I’m here. We

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hall, the masic growing louder as we got closer. But as soon as we stepped inside, I froze in my tracks, my eyes widening at the chaos unfolding in front of me. Blood was smeared across tables and floors, guests were coughing and stumbling, and

voice trembled, sounding underved

of nowhere, a look of urgency on

could feel panic rising in my chest. “What’s going on?

the back exit. The front’s jammed, and you need to get

moved, both rooted to the spot in shock. His eyes dashed, and his voice dropped into a

we turned, hurrying back toward the rear exit. As we made our way, I spotted Rickon, collapsed on the

him, but Isabella yanked me back. “What do you think you’re

him here like this!” I snapped, pulling free and kneeling beside Rickon. I gripped his shoulders,

crouching down, and picked up his glass, snitting it. Her face twisted in disgust. “Wolfsbane. That’s

trying to force a shift. Their wolves feel under attack.. in front of hundreds of humans. We need

“Antidote.. in my

grabbing one of his arms as I took the other, supporting him between us as we half–dragged, half–carried him out. He was heavier than he looked, and I could feel his claws extending, his

demanded as we

the plates…” he mumbled, barely able to form the

neatly on the license plate. We heaved him toward it, his claws scraping at his own skin

need to

not exactly light,” she shot back,

a weakchuckle, even as his skin began to darken an