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!”

turning my head.

slam her head against the table in the process. She let out a yelp, raising her hand to rub the sore spot on her head. My eyes widened as I caught a flash

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jumping up from my seat

Jeremy proposed?!” I squeaked, my excitement bubbling

but elegant ring. “It happened yesterday,” she said, smiling shyly. “We were leaving the counsel’s office, and he reached into his pocket for something. The ring just sort of… fell out. He panicked,

you said yes to such a lazy

I said, rolling my eyes. What

dismissively. “Don’t mind her. She’s upset because Rickon’s sister came

interjected, raising a finger, “Veronica is a bitch. And second, everyone

and I laughed. “I don’t think calling her a bitch makes you more likable. Besides, people don’t just automatically dislike others.

are bitches. Hello? Elaine, Monica, Crystal? Did you ever do anything to them before they started hating on you? Speaking of which,

cautiously, “Elaine is having a baby, and… well, we all know what happened

up

hands. “And now two spawns of evil bringing t

spawns of evil into the

who was standing awkwardly,

crap. We’re sorry!”

he proposed? What are the wedding plans? And please don’t tell me you’re pregnant,

head. “Of course not.”

everyone seems

“Are you? From the looks

that!” I swatted her hand away. “I’m not pregnant.”

mind, one I didn’t voice. I wasn’t pregnant because I’d started taking birth control pills… because Grayson didn’t want

forcing a smile. “Wedding

it to seem like I’m taking advantage of our friendship, but… could you maybe ask Grayson to give me some time off? Jeremy’s family is having a get–together, and we’re going to announce the engagement then. I know Grayson’s already done a

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what?” I asked,

could respond. “Of course, she’ll ask him! In

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