The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 146

Chapter 146

Ava’s POV-

Dylan had never kissed me. Not even on the day of our mating ceremony. That day, he had simply marked me–it was cold

and forced, a reminder of what fate demanded rather than what And now, here he was, his lips on mine, and for

one horrifying second, I froze in shock. Then the disgust hit me like a tidal wave. I tried to push him away, my hands shoving at his chest, but his grip tightened.

Before I could do more, the decision was taken from me.

A flash of motion blurred past, and suddenly, Dylan was ripped away. I stumbled, falling hard to the ground as his hold broke. My eyes darted up just in time to see him flying through the air before crashing into the far wall with a sickening thud. The sound echoed in the grand hall, silencing every conversation. Gasps erupted from the crowd, their collective

down on me.. shock a tangible force that seemed to press

The room’s atmosphere shifted instantly. The air grew heavier, colder, as Grayson’s fury took over. It was so intense, so raw, that it felt like the walls themselves were trembling.

Scrambling to my feet, my heart pounded wildly. Crystal’s shrill scream cut through the silence, grating against my ears as she ran to Dylan’s crumpled form. My gaze snapped to Grayson, who was already advancing toward Dylan with deadly intent. His expression was terrifying, his anger so palpable that it seemed to ripple through the space, choking the air from the room.

“Grayson, stop!” I shouted, throwing myself between him and Dylan. My hands were outstretched, a futile barrier between the unstoppable force Grayson had become and Dylan, who still hadn’t moved.

“Get out of my way, Ava,” Grayson growled, his voice low and lethal..

“No.” I stood my ground, trembling but firm.

Behind me, Crystal shrieked again. “Dylan’s bleeding! Someone do something!”

Grayson

now. His gray eyes were stormy

voice rang out, her tone laced with vindictive glee.

turning back to Grayson. My voice softened, pleading now. “Grayson, please. Don’t do this.

but his anger didn’t diminish. Instead, it shifted, snapping directly at me. “Why?” he demanded. “Why are

I said quietly. “But this

me again, panic and hysteria laced into every word. “He’s bleeding out! Someone help him!” I turned instinctively, my body moving toward Dylan, but before I could take another step, Grayson’s hand shot out and grabbed

me to make sure Dylan’s ‘bleeding out‘ is the least of his problems,”

everyone’s stares on me. My mind raced. I glanced at Isabella, her smug annoyance etched clearly on her face, then at Eliza, who looked genuinely worried. Finally, my eyes landed on

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in my life, I felt his psychic presence brush

calm. ‘Go.

looked at Dylan, broken bricks Jeanered around him, and then back at Grayson. His expression didn’t waver,

storm of emotions raging inside me. Without a word, I led him out of the hall, feeling every burning gaze on us as we passed through

my skin, sharp and sobering. It didn’t ease the heaviness

catching

rigid knots at his sides. His eyes burned with a fury that hadn’t yet subsided. I could

steady myself.

something,” I urged, my voice

a

me. His presence was For a long, tense moment, he didn’t. He took a step closer, his towering frame casting. overwhelming, suffocating even, but

getting away with touching

fists at my sides, fighting the urge to yell back at him. If I let this spiral into another shouting match, we’d be right back where we started–spinning in circles, throwing accusations, and never finding a way forward. I was exhausted by it

here, willing to let it go.” My voice cracked, but I pushed on. “This isn’t about Dylan. This isn’t me defending him. This is me asking you to stop spilling blood

him. His chest rose and fell as he wrestled with his emotions, the internal battle playing out in his tense posture. Slowly, his shoulders relaxed, and the anger

his eyes met mine again, they were softer, tinged with regret. He stepped closer, closing the distance between us, and reached for me. I didn’t fight it. His hand tilted my

his lips to mine, and I let out a shaky sigh before