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”

replied, her tone ice–cold, “you couldn’t have known I was a werewolf, so that whole “Alpha‘ introduction was a foolish move to impress me. And secondly, your title means nothing

it grew wider. “Very well then, Ava, it’s always a pleasure,

me away. I shook free as we walked, giving her a stern glare. “That was extremely

Ava, he was being a slut. I know men like him – he’s used to getting

under my breath, “You know that’s exactly what Grayson

mischief then she smirked, “Wait, hold on, you didn’t

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But whenever you’re ready, I’m here. We can talk about

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in my tracks, my eyes widening at the chaos unfolding in front

in the actual hell?” Isabella’s voice

a look of urgency on his face.

could feel panic rising in my chest.

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

moved, both rooted to the spot in shock. His eyes dashed, and his

grabbed my arm, and we turned, hurrying back toward the rear exit. As we made our way, I spotted Rickon, collapsed on the ground,

but Isabella yanked me back. “What do you think you’re doing? Liam said to get

and kneeling beside Rickon. I gripped his shoulders,

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

wolves feel under attack.. in front of hundreds

voice came in broken gasps. “Antidote.. in my

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 muscles twitching as he

Which one?” Isabella demanded as we stumbled

mumbled, barely able to form

spotting the grey car with his name printed neatly on the license plate. We heaved him toward it, his claws scraping at his

to

is not exactly light,” she

gave a weakchuckle, even as his skin began to darken an contort. “I knew..