The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 170

-Ava’s POV-

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“Why doesn’t he just pee on you to mark his territory?” Isabella’s voice rang out the moment I burst through the door of the cafe, panting and struggling to catch my breath.

I stopped dead in my tracks, staring at her, my chest heaving from my hurried pace. “What are you talking about? And what is so urgent that you practically had me running all the way here

She shrugged, casually sipping her coffee as if she hadn’t just turned my morning upside down. “Nothing particularly important,” she said with a wicked grin, “but that’s what you get for choosing a guy over your best friend.” Her narrowed eyes zeroed in on me. “I know you were near your phone and heard it ring the first two times.”

I straightened, feeling my irritation bubble to the surface. She seriously made me leave Grayson for this?

“Are you being serious right now, Bels? How do you even know I was near my phone?”

Before she could answer, a group of high school boys passed by, their curious gazes lingering on me before they smiled and walked away. Confused, I glanced down at myself. Sure, I had grabbed the first clothes I could find, convincing Grayson that I could handle getting here on my own, but I was sure I looked decent enough.

Isabella rolled her eyes and pulled out her phone, flipping the camera to show me the screen.

I gasped. My reflection stared back at me, and my neck and shoulders were covered in marks–reddish bruises, faint scratches, and unmistakable bite marks. Heat rushed to my face as realization set in. That’s why everyone had been staring at me, including Ivan when I asked him to drive me here.

“What the…” My lips opened and closed, unable to form a coherent sentence. Isabella tossed a sweater across the table at me, smirking. “Here. Just put this on before you sandalize us.”

I hurriedly shrugged on the sweater, suddenly feeling like I was glowing with embarrassment. I hadn’t had time to check my reflection before leaving, and Grayson… well, Grayson had been very thorough. My skin still tingled from the memories.

“Thanks for the warning,” I muttered sarcastically, glaring at Isabella.

She grinned unapologetically. “You’re welcome.”

“This really isn’t funny,” I huffed, tugging the sweater higher up my neck. “I was worried. I practically ran all the way here! And you made me leave Grayson for… this?”

“Fine,” she said, waving her hand dismissively. “I’m sorry. I don’t like being ignored, okay? I shouldn’t have made you panic. It’s not urgent, but I do have something to tell you–or rather, show you.”

I raised a skeptical brow. “Okay…?”

She turned toward the counter and called, “That was your cue, Eliza!”

frowned, turning my head.

I could finish, Eliza popped up from her seat, only to slam her head against the table in the process. She let out a yelp, raising her hand to rub the

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goddess!” I squealed, jumping up from my seat and grabbing her hand before

I squeaked,

office, and he reached into his pocket for something. The ring just sort of… fell out. He panicked, and before I knew it he just blurted out, ‘Marry me.” She laughed, the sound warm and genuine. “I

I’m still annoyed you said

you’re just being obnoxious,” I said, rolling my eyes.

dismissively. “Don’t mind her. She’s upset because Rickon’s sister came into town yesterday, and she

a bitch. And second, everyone likes

that, and I laughed. “I don’t think calling her a bitch makes you more likable.

Isabella snapped. “Some women just are bitches. Hello? Elaine, Monica, Crystal? Did you ever do anything to them before they started hating on you? Speaking of which, the

I began cautiously, “Elaine is having a baby, and… well, we all know what happened with Crystal. I have no idea about Monica.”

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of evil into the

turning back to Eliza, who

crap. We’re

the wedding plans? And please don’t tell me you’re pregnant, so you

head.

seems to be pregnant these days.”

stomach suddenly, grinning. “Are you? From the looks of all

hand away. “I’m not pregnant.”

bitter thought crossed my mind, one I didn’t voice. I wasn’t pregnant because I’d started taking birth

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some time off? Jeremy’s family is having a get–together, and we’re going to announce the engagement then.

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what?” I asked, blinking

before Eliza could respond. “Of course, she’ll

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