The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 142

Chapter 142

-Grayson’s POV-

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The silence that followed was deafening, broken only by the soft crackle of the fire in the hearth behind us. Ricardo’s gaze bore into me with the weight of his Alpha aura, daring me to waver, but I didn’t. I kept my expression as impassive as stone, refusing to show any hint of weakness or uncertainty.

This wasn’t just about my pride–it was about my pack, the real, my throne. Accepting an alliance with Ricardo was like inviting chaos into an already precarious situation. He was unpredictable, manipulative, and twisted in ways I couldn’t even begin to untangle.

But he was also right.

A war was coming.

And if it was anything like the one my wolf sensed, it wouldn’t just threaten my throne–it would burn everything to the ground.

“I’ll send the papers to make it official.”

The moment the words left my mouth, I braced for regret, expecting it to hit like a tidal wave. But it didn’t. Instead, I felt an odd clarity, even if it was laced with frustration. Aligning with Ricardo was the last thing I ever wanted, because I didn’t like him–probably never would–but there were too many things in my life that I’d sworn I’d never do, things that I never thought would happen to me.

Like Ava.

Yet here I was.

Her name was like a forbidden melody that played in my mind every time the reality of my situation crept in. I’d been working overtime to block thoughts of her, yet she found ways to invade my mind at the worst possible moments.

A sharp laugh snapped me out of my thoughts. Rickon threw his head back, the sound full of mockery and amusement. “And just like that, you lost it?”

Ricardo chuckled softly beside him, his expression smug. “The most unbelievable things happen to me. Truly, the stuff of legends.”

up alive in the first Ricardo to show This was exactly what I’d been dealing with for the last fifteen minutes since I made the declaration. I should’ve known ‘better than to put these two in the same room. Well, in my defense, I didn’t expect place.

Ricardo leaned back in his chair, completely at ease now. “Jerome, on the other hand, wasn’t so pleased, so I had to give him Anastasia for a week.”

The same Anastasia that Jerome had gone along this foolish plot for?

!

They shared the same woman?

“Who is Anastasia?”

The words slipped out before I could stop them, and the moment they did, I regretted it. I could physically feel both Ricardo and Rickon grinning, one from either side of me, as if I walked into some inside joke.

Ricardo was the first to respond, his smirk widening. “Anastasia my tiger. Jerome is rather fond of her, so we share her.” Then, he added with a knowing glint in his eye, “And yes, we do share women too, on occasion. I’d ask if you were

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like you’d tear apart anyone who so much as looked at Ava. Poor

the table, but I kept my expression neutral. Giving Ricardo the satisfaction of a reaction was the last thing I intended. He, however, wasn’t finished.

asked, his tone casual, but the mockery

tell him to mind his damn business, Rickon chimed in, clearly enjoying himself. “Who’s Luca?”

back to get Grayson’s attention.

Ava. Ava. Her name was like a drumbeat in my head, growing louder with every passing second until it drowned out

cutting through the air like a whip. “Just shut up. I don’t even know why I’m still here.”

is the perfect time to bring this up. And yes, I know I’ll probably get one of your infamous glares or a dozen threats, but don’t you think it’s time

froze. “It’s Ava’s

shook his head, looking, both exasperated and amused. “No, it’s tomorrow. And she’s throwing a ball at your estate to

ball. At my estate.

like being blindsided. The irritation simmering beneath my skin grew tenfold. “Why didn’t

without flinching. Don’t push this one on me. I’m not the one who lied to my Luna, then actively ignored her, went missing, and refused to speak to her.”

distancing myself from Ava had been about protecting her. But after my encounter with Alaric, the fear of what I might have to

I was always out

to fix

intent on leaving immediately, with or without Rickon. But just as I turned,

to

grand

back to

you really know nothing about women? It sounds like you’ve seriously fucked up,

already royally screwed up and a simple apology won’t cut it. You need to make it big.

Memora

what?” I asked, already regretting the question.

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hands together. “You could start by groveling. Publicly. Women love

Alpha King, standing under a balcony

both of them, but they were too busy laughing to

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a brilliant idea. “How about a parade? A procession through the pack lands, declaring your undying

the flowers. Thousands of them. No, millions. Cover

I snapped, rising to my full

grin unwavering. “We’re just trying to help.”

of teasing or jokes would stop me. Without another word, I

laughing, but their voices faded as I left

I did. My chest felt tight as I waited for her

king lives,” she muttered dryly, the sarcasm practically dripping from

jab, taking a moment to steady myself before speaking. “How is she?”