The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 292

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Once again... I am so grateful to you all for reading my book.

-Grayson's POV-

Epilogue Two

"Ava?"

No answer.

1 sighed and tried again, "Ava."

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This time, her voice drifted through our bond, laced with amusement, 'You're supposed to figure out where I am from the clues, not wander around yelling my name like a lost puppy.

That was all I needed to know. She was in my study.

I pushed the door open, expecting to find her sitting at my desk, but she was nowhere in sight. Before I could call out again, her voice filled my mind once

more.

'Hey, that's cheating.

I smirked, leaning against the doorframe, 'Is it cheating if I saved myself the headache of having to read your awful handwriting to find you?'

"You know, there was a time when you wouldn't have dared say that to me because you wanted me to like your grumpy ass.

I shook my head. "Where are you?"

"Bathroom. And I'm not done, so don't come in. And don't sit in your chair. You know what? Just go out, give me five minutes, and then come back in."

I stared at the bathroom door, debating whether to follow her instructions or just walk in. A part of me wanted to find out what she was up to immediately, but ever since the triplets entered our lives, neither of us had caught a break. If she wanted this moment, I could wait.

For now.

"I know you're still standing there staring at the door. Out, Grayson."

I sighed, pushing off the frame and stepping out. The second the door shut behind me, I heard my name being called. My smile faded instantly as Ivan approached, bowing his head.

"I needed to speak with you, Your Highness. Is this a good time?"

I glanced back at the door. "Can it wait?"

He nodded. "Of course, Your Highness."

He bowed once more before walking away.

Ava had insisted he was the perfect choice for my Beta when I was considering candidates. At first, I hadn't thought of him, and after what had happened with Liam, I knew I had to be more careful. But like with many other things, she had been right.

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My wolf growled in my head, impatient. I wasn't the only one curious.

I opened the door again and this time, I saw her.

legs crossed, looking completely at home in only a tailored suit jacket. My eyes traced the

lower than

tilting her head,

her, "Are you going to tell me what

answer right away. Instead, she reached into the top drawer and pulled out a document, placing it on the desk, "You see I have a problem that only

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slow smile spread across my face as I finally pieced together what was happening. Still, I decided to play along, "And what

her fighting back a grin before she

know, you were just a jackass for putting me on

that was when I saw the rest of her outfit. Or rather,

Fuck.

in the sight of long, bare

me," She

my gaze back up, "Let me

the day we first met. We practiced and everything-I

laughter, shoving me

head, then her expression softened, "Can you believe it's

wrapping an arm around her waist. "Two

dramatically, "And yet, you still

my voice softer now. "More than I ever thought

"I still don't

then glare at everyone else like you want them

"Maybe I

eyes, "Oh, please.

admit that it did

had finally returned. And they all had something to do

But especially her.

And the triplets.

the document on

me sign a

a list of things we're

I blinked, "Our what?"

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she rushed on, "Before you argue, hear me out. We haven't caught a break since-honestly? Since even before the kids came. And I love them. I really do. But I'm exhausted. So, I

will the triplets be

found the ceiling very interesting. She

"No."

groaned. "They can be responsible

be."

stare. "The same Isabella and

one day and came back to find them with marker drawn

out laughing at the memory. "Okay, yes, that happened, but it was

her a

throat and suddenly found the ceiling

But they're thinking about having kids soon! This would

"Ava-"

pouting up at me with wide,

consider leaving them.

magic near them after the 'floating incident,' and Elaine?" She huffed. "You know she already helps her a lot and don't go poking your nose into it but she finally said yes

I grunted. Fair point.

protest-"everyone scheduled visits to check on them, starting with my parents,

"Every three hours."

"Twice a day."

"Every five hours."

knew you'd be such a baby hogger? Three

that's my final offer."