The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 202

Chapter 202

-Ava’s POV-

Instinct took over and I rolled to the side just as his claws struck, the sharp tips grazing my shoulder and tearing through the fabric of my shirt. Pain flared, hot and searing, but I couldn’t stop to focus on it. I kicked out with my leg, catching him in the knee and throwing him off balance.

The man staggered, growling, but I didn’t wait to see if he’d recover. My wolf was howling in my head, pushing me to fight, to protect myself, but I shoved the instinct down. Fighting him head–on wasn’t an option–not here, not like this.

I scrambled to my feet, my body protesting every movement as adrenaline surged through my veins. My eyes darted around, searching for anything I could use. The hallway was narrow, lined with old pipes and wires, but nothing that would help me take him down.

The man recovered quickly, his eyes glowing with a predatory light as he stalked toward me. His claws flexed, the sound of them scraping against each other making my stomach churn.

“You should’ve stayed away,” He sneered, lunging at me again.

I ducked under his swipe, my back hitting the wall as I reached up and grabbed a loose pipe hanging from the ceiling. With a burst of strength, I yanked it free and swung it at him with everything I had.

The pipe connected with his side, and he let out a snarl of pain, doubling over. I didn’t wait for him to recover. I bolted down the hallway, my footsteps echoing loudly in the confined space.

I could hear him behind me, his growls growing louder as he gave chase. My heart was pounding, my mind racing as I turned a corner and spotted a stack of crates. Without thinking, I shoved one of them over, sending it crashing into the narrow passage behind me.

The man cursed loudly as the crate smashed into the ground, buying me precious seconds.

I didn’t waste them. I sprinted down the hallway, my wolf screaming at me to move faster, to find Grayson before it was too late.

The hallway opened up into another room, this one smaller and lined with strange equipment. My eyes darted around, searching for any sign of the vault but I couldn’t find it.

But before I could take another step, a low growl rumbled from behind me.

I turned just in time to see the man burst into the room, his claws extended and his eyes blazing with fury. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his lips curled into a feral gri

said, his voice dark

would be so easy to let her out, to tear through this man standing in my way. But I couldn’t. If I shifted, the others would hear, and that might trigger them to blow up the

forward, and I was seconds away from letting her

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I heard it—a sharp crack that echoed through the air. Before I could process what was happening, the man collapsed in front of me. My mouth fell

handkerchief. She wiped her hands with precision, her face twisting in irritation as she looked at the blood like it

but no words came out. My

“We need to get moving. Your lousy friend and Rickon are standing by. If we get caught, the wolves will storm this place, but until then, let’s find the vault and finish this.”

at her… I just stared.

she snapped sharply, her eyes narrowing at me. “Come

I nodded quickly, following her through the dim hallway. My mind was racing, still trying to

silence, our footsteps echoing faintly. I glanced at her, half–expecting her to break the tension, but she was focused, her eyes scanning every corner

she stopped abruptly.

are you doing?” I whispered, my voice barely audible.

annoyed huff and reached down to unbuckle her heels. Straightening up, she tossed them to the side and muttered, “They’re too loud.”

at her, startled. Never in my life, not even once had I seen her without heels.

heels all the time. And right now, they’re making too much noise. We’re trying to sneak through a goddamn steel factory, not

heels echoing behind us. I had to

was about to go down, but before I could figure it out, a low growl

lead, staying low and silent. We stayed frozen, waiting for something to happen, but the silence stretched on. My mother tilted her head slightly, her sharp gaze scanning the shadows. I held my breath, every nerve in my body on edge.

but tense. “False alarm,” She muttered. “Let’s

unease as I nodded and followed her. My steps were quick, matching her brisk pace

I saw it.

before I could stop myself, I rushed toward it. My mother was right behind me, her

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