The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 159

Chapter 159

-Ava’s POV-

I practically leaped out of my seat forgetting about everything else. “Wait, WHAT?” I exclaimed, my drink momentarily forgotten as I gaped at her.

Isabella flinched at my volume, but I was already grabbing her shoulders, shaking her lightly the way she used to do to me whenever I had big news. “Why would you start with Elaine?” 1 demanded. “Who cares about Elaine? This is huge!” art with Elatier 1 Jamaluded. “Who cares about Klaine? This is huger”

She burst into laughter, clutching at my wrists to stop me.. “Stop shaking me! My drink might come back up!”

“Tell me everything!” I insisted, ignoring her protests. My voice was a mix of excitement and disbelief. “The last thing I was ‘extremely foolish.‘ And now you’re marked? What happened? What

remember you saying about Rickon was that he e

changed?”

Still laughing, she pushed me back into my seat and took a deep breath. Her cheeks were flushed, her smile wide and genuine. “Okay, okay. Let me explain.”

I wasn’t letting her off that easy. Reaching out, I gently brushed her hair aside, leaning closer to get a better look at the mark. It was intricate and beautiful, the edges shimmering faintly in a way that made it seem almost alive.

“It’s beautiful,” I said sincerely, leaning back and sighing as I ran a hand through my hair. “Okay, start talking. I want every detail

her hands. “Honestly, there’s not much to tell,” she said, though her tone betrayed her.

dare try to downplay this,” I warned

to think, where to look, or even what to do. Rickon was the one who kept me sane through all of it. He stayed by my side, helping me, listening to me… And he

head, intrigued. “Serious? Rickon?

the

continued. “He pulled every resource he had to help search for you and Grayson. He didn’t stop–he wouldn’t stop. And seeing him like that… it changed something for me. I guess I realized that beneath all his jokes

he said something–something about how he’d protect me no matter what–and I don’t know. It was like something clicked. The next thing I knew…”

of happiness and disbelief. “Wow,”

1

again, covering her face with her hands “Me

squeezed her hand. “I’m so happy for you, Bels. Really. You

looked at me, and for a moment, neither of us

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Chapter 159

a moment, I leaned back in my chair, exhaling slowly. “Okay,” I said, breaking the quiet. “So, Rickon marked you. Elaine and Liam mated. What

slightly, and I immediately regretted my question.

lot,” she admitted, her tone heavy. “The realm has been in chaos since you disappeared. There were rumors about an attack on the throne, but nothing was ever confirmed. Rickon and Ricardo been doing his best to hold things together, but it hasn’t been easy. Everyone’s been on

I asked hesitantly just to confirm that she was currently Doing well. I couldn’t stand her and deep down I knew what happened was an accident. I didn’t know I had that

contrary to what

subconscious state, I could care

The baby survived, but it’s still touch and go but it’s too soon

I closed my eyes, the weight of her words settling over me like a blanket.”