The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson)
My Billionaire King 70

Chapter 70

-Ava's POV-

This wasn't how I'd expected my week to end.

When I signed those divorce papers, I truly believed it was over. But here I was, replaying the words of that letter in my

head.

Fifty-two times.

That's how many times I'd read it between last night and this morning before Grayson showed up to bring me back. I knew him well enough

I wondered what he had done that could have been so horrible that he felt the need to seal off his emotions.

I wondered how truly terrible his childhood must have been growing up with a physically abusive father.

I wondered if Elaine was the liule cousin he mentioned, and where his mother might have been through all of it.

Now, as I sat silently in the car while he drove me to Maria's, to see if I could unlock my wolf, a thousand- no, a million- questions swirled in my mind, and I knew I had to keep them to myself.

I couldn't imagine how hard it must've been for him to write those words, so I wasn't going to push. There was so rouch left unspoken betwe The car was quiet, though there was a new, unspoken comfort in the silence. I reached for the radio, hoping music might calm the whirling c "Hold on a second," he murmured, still focused on the road.

"I just wanted to listen to some music,” I said, glancing at him. His gaze was fixed ahead, unreadable as always.

“Wait,” he said, nodding towards the radio.

I sighed and sat back, listening to the reporter's voice filter through. “A prominent millionaire, Marcus Denver was found. dead in his home, The reporter's words were chilling. My heart picked up, and as she continued, she said his name.

Realization seuled over me, and I turned to Grayson. "He was an Alpha, wasn't he?"

He gave me a brief nod, his face expressionless.

“I remember his name. My mother made me memorize the names and bloodlines of every Alpha when I was little, though I never understoo He replied quietly, "He was. That's why I asked you to hold on. Bet you can change the channel now,"

I hesitated "No. I want to listen."

He didn't argue, just returned his gaze to the road as we both listened in silence. The news anchor continued, speculating about possible m among people that

have wanted him dead because of his money because the world didn't know the part about him being an Alpha. Finally, I turned back to him

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"Alphas don't just.. end up Igarl. They always have so much security and protection. I mean, you all have guards ready to protect you with t

Grayson shook his head, his tone cold, controlled. “No. I'm very selective about who I align with. And you're right— Alphas don't usually get murdered. But he wasn't an ally, so it's not my concern. You can change the station now."

There was something final in his tone, though I could tell he was trying to soften it. I switched the station reluctantly, only for "Paper Rings" "Leave it," he said softly.

I stayed quiet, listening to the lyrics about paper rings and love, wondering if he was listening, too. The car ride continued in silence, with he The car finally slowed, coming to a stop in front of a small house surrounded by bright flowers. Grayson got out first, and I quickly followed, He caught my look and explained, "She enchanted the house so he can't hear anyone knock. Hates being disturbed. So, she gave me a key."

Without watting, he unlocked the door and pushed it open. I wasn't sure what to expect, my mind flitting between images potions in jars and "Maria," Grayson called.

A figure emerged from the back room, throwing something ontto the floor that exploded in a puff of smoke. Maria raised her hand dramatica Grayson stared, completely unamused. "Who else would it be?"

She grinned, completely ignoring his tone, and turned to me. I see you finally got your head out of your ass and brought back the beautiful b ending circumstances"

I couldn't help but smile, extending my hand to her, but she ignored it, pulling me into a hug instead. She whispered, “I'm so happy you came back.”

There was a warmth in her voice that tugged at my heart, and I found myself oddly comforted. She stepped back, grinning widely. “So, what "No!" I spluttered, my face heating up as Grayson snapped, "Maria, behave yourself."

She only rolled her eyes. "Oh, don't let him teach you to be humorless. But seriously, what can I do for you?"

"I need you" Grayson started, but she held up a hand.

"I was talking to Ava," she interrupted. "You're cut off from my services for a good five months. I had to sleep three days straight to recover I Grayson scoffed, “Sleeping is your hobby.”

“Exactly. I sleep for enjoyment, not because I'm exhausted from saving narcissistically induced alpha king's asses."

"That sentence doesn't even make sense?

"Doesn't matter, I

said it anyway,” she retorted with a smirk. I looked between them, realizing there was a history here. They fought like siblings, but.. were the

of

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I cleared my throat, drawing, their attention back to me. “Sorry to interrupt but I was kind of hoping you could do a spell and see if you could The amusement in Maria's eyes faded as she studied me, then looked at Grayson, who gave her a single, solenn nod. Maria turned back to She gestured for me to make myself comfortable and then pointed at Grayson. "And you, make Ava some tea. Healing tea?

He scoffed. "I don't know how to make healing tea"

Maria's grin widened. “Oh, I know, I just wanted to hear you admit there's something you can't do.”

She laughed as she disappeared into the back room, leaving Grayson glaring after her. I stifled a laugh of my own and asked, "How long ha "I've known her since we were kids,” he muttered, eyes still fixed on the doorway she'd vanished through. "And no, we're not related. Like I'd want to be related to your grumpy ass,” she shouted from the back, clearly hearing everything.

I was about to speak when Grayson's phone chimed sharply, cutting through the silence. He pulled it out, eyes narrowing as he glanced at t his usual guarded look transforming into something far colder, sharper.

I hesitated but pushed through, asking softly. “Did something happen?”

He clenched his jaw briefly, still staring at the message as though it might change if he looked hard enough. "I just got word from one of the

A shiver ran through me as the weight of his words settled. My heart thudded in my chest, every nerve firing off in warning

I processed the implication.

"Three dead Alphas in one night..." I said slowly, piecing it together. "That's not a coincidence. It's a pattern. Someone is targeting Alphas.” I

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