The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 207

Chapter 207

Chapter 207

-Grayson’s POV-

I snapped out of the shock, my heart hammering in my chest, the fire in my veins outpacing the fog in my mind. The factory loomed in front of me, engulfed in flames, its silhouette jagged line against the fiery backdrop. I didn’t think- couldn’t think. Every muscle in my body screamed to move, to get to her.

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I took a step toward the inferno, but suddenly, a hand seized my wrist, dragging me back. I spun around, ready to fight, to tear whoever dared stop me apart–then I saw Rickon’s face.

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“Grayson–no!” Rickon’s voice was harsh, his grip unrelenting. I glared at him, my body burning with the need to move and I was about to yank my hand free when Isabella’s shout pierced the chaos.

“Lilian!”

My eyes locked onto her, confusion twisting in my gut as I snapped my gaze back to the factory. Isabella was already running toward the scene, but I didn’t wait–couldn’t wait.

I was already moving again, the pain in my side, my ribs, nothing compared to the burning ache in my chest. I pushed past Rickon, feeling his frustration radiate behind me, but I didn’t care.

I reached the clearing just before Isabella did. There, scattered across the scorched earth, lay three bodies–twisted and broken. The flames licked at the edges of the factory’s remains, but my attention was consumed by them.

My eyes went straight to her. Ava. She was lying there, unconscious, her skin burned, her body battered. Her breathing was shallow, her face pale, and the sight of her like this–motionless–made every instinct in me flare.

Isabella reached her first, but I didn’t let myself think. I was already beside her, kneeling before Ava, my hands trembling as I brushed a lock of singed hair from her forehead. Her eyes fluttered open briefly, weak and unfocused.

“Ava,” I whispered, my voice thick with emotion.

She tried to speak, but her voice was barely a whisper, weak and strained. “Maria…” She gasped, her eyes losing focus again. “I need… my father… Maria… he’s… dying…”

chest. The world tilted. I wasn’t sure if she even saw me, but the desperation in her voice was enough to send me into overdrive. Her body sagged in my arms as she passed out again, and the cold grip of fear sank deeper into my

But I acted.

second guess. Her head fell against my shoulder, her body limp in my arms, and I could feel the weight of everything crashing down on me.

sharp. “We need to get

alive. I really didn’t care about them right now. Ava was all that

her voice desperate. “Lilian, she needs a doctor–she needs more

know,” I cut her off, my teeth gritted as I cradled Ava’s body close. “Just help me get them

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to Rickon, her face hardening with

sharp nod, he barked orders to his men. “Get them back to Grayson’s mansion. Secure the perimeter and make sure no one follows

to one of the cars, moving faster than I ever had. Elaine was still pale standing next to Monica, her face a mask of shock, but

closed my eyes, gripping her tighter. Her skin was warm under my touch, but my heart wasn’t settled. I didn’t know

had messed

drive a wedge between us. Ava never lied, never betrayed me. It was all in my head, and I knew that now. But realizing my

been

a part of me knew that I had needed to survive being King. To build a reputation that had made me seem untouchable but I had lost sight of a lot of things. I had become cold and ruthless and Ava had been the only one to thaw a part of

had to embrace that version of me again if I wanted to keep my throne. If I wanted to make sure that I am never in this position of vulnerability ever again. If I was going to make Liam pay for his

back and I had to do it

I was terrified of what was going to happen

forgive me for tossing her out?

like I had

for not trusting her? For

connected us. My heart stuttered as I felt a rush of emotion at the touch, a connection so deep it almost hurt. It pulsed under my touch, and for

I had to focus on Ava. She was everything. I traced her face softly, and just as I touched the mark again, her lips parted. Her voice was barely

word.

“M–Mate.”

just like that, she

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