The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson) -
My Billionaire King 81
Chapter 81
-Ava's POV-
I didn't even realize when the phone slipped from my hand, the world around me coming to a standstill. Grayson's eyes were already on me My heart froze mid-beat. “What?” I choked out, fumbling to bring the phone closer to my ear.
Darien sighed, his usual humor tinged with weariness. "I'm sorry I should have been clearer. Your father was attacked, and we're certain it's you for calling
I
As I prepared to hang up. Darien spoke again. "Ava, I know your father can be... difficult. But I've known him long enough to say this: he'd a Relief crashed over me like a wave, and I sagged against the seat. Thank you, Uncle Darien. Really, thank
I swallowed hard. My father's pride was infamous, a fortress of stubbornness that often turned even the simplest acts of kindness into battle "The compound," Darien replied. "That's where the attack happened. He's still there, but I heard he managed to strike one of the attackers Before I could respond, the car swerved slightly. I turned to Grayson, whose jaw was tight, his eyes fixed on the road. His werewolf hearing compound. Now"
1 sighed, not bothering to argue. Grayson was a force of nature, and when
he made up his mind, there was no stopping him. “Fine,” I muttered. “But, for the love of all things holy, please don't pick a fight with him" He surprised me with a curt nod. "I'll try. But your father had beer not push me."
We drove in tense silence, the air between us thick with unspoken words. When we neared the compound, I leaned toward him. “We're alm there. Just... please keep calm.”
Grayson didn't respond, his grip on the steering wheel tightening
At the gates, the first thing that could possibly go wrong did. Two of my father's men, Nathan and Victor, stepped forward. They were familia Nathan's stern expression softened the moment he saw me. “HiAva,” he greeted warmly before his gaze shifted to Grayson, hardening into Grayson bristled beside me, his energy shifting from tense to outright menacing. "What?" he growled, his voice low and dangerous. “They have direct orders,” I interjected quickly, placing a calming hand on his arm. His fiery gaze dropped to where my fingers rested, then k Reluctantly, Grayson leaned back in his seat, his jaw ticking in frustration. I stepped out of the car and approached Nathan and Victor, deter Nathan's lips curved into a lopsided smile. “You know your smile is my kryptonite, Ava.”
I couldn't help but laugh softly, shaking my head. “Come on, Nathan You know me. You know I wouldn't be here if it wasn't
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Victor crossed his arms, his expression less amused. "Your father will have our heads if we disobey his orders. Don't make us do this, Ava."
“Please,” I begged, my voice soft and imploring. “I just need to see him. He was attacked. Don't you think I deserve to check on him? You'
Nathan exchanged a look with Victor, his resolve wavering. Finally, he cursed under his breath. "Fine. But you owe us for this, Ava. Big time “Thank you.” I breathed, gratitude washing over me as they begrudgingly opened the gates. I turned and climbed back into the car, relief flo But Grayson didn't move.
I glanced at him, confused. "What's wrong?"
His hands gripped the steering wheel, but his glare was fixed firmly on Nathan and Victor, who were now standing to the side. His jaw was "You can't be serious," I said, a laugh bubbling our before I could stop it. They're in their mid- forties, Grayson. Both married. Both have kids."
“That doesn't mean they should flirt with you,” he snapped, his voice low and growly. “Next time, they can smile at their mates, not at you.” I couldn't help it-
I laughed, hard enough that my sides ached. "Grayson, are you jealous? Of Nathan and Victor?"
His glare darkened, but the faint blush creeping up his neck betrayed him. “Just drive,” I teased, resting my hand on his. “And for the record Grayson grumbled something under his breath, but he finally shifted the car into gear and for all his growling and posturing, there was some the gates.
I stepped out of the car and without even thinking, I grabbed the handle and pulled it open, stepping inside the compound, without knocking
I stopped suddenly, uncertain. I didn't know where my father was, and I didn't want to look like a fool wandering the halls. As I opened my m "What are you doing here?"
I tensed immediately. Both Grayson and I turned at the same time, and there she was—
my mother. She stepped into the hallway, her posture rigid, her usual polished appearance replaced by a more disheveled look. There was
"Hi-
She didn't let me finish. “What part of you being no longer a Pierce do you not understand? You should never have been allowed in here.” Her gaze shifted to Grayson, sharp and unwavering. “And you? You are not welcome in th
house
The anger that was bubbling inside of me threatened to boil ove but I noticed the subtle shift in Grayson. His jaw
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tightened, his body stiffened, and I knew that if I didn't intervene, he was about to snap. I reached out and gently took his hand, hoping to g To my surprise, he didn't pull away. He let me hold his hand, and I felt his tension slowly dissipate, though I knew it was still there, simmerin
"We didn't come here to fight, Mother. Father was attacked. I just want to check on him. And Grayson"-
I nodded toward him-“he wants to ask the man who attacked him some questions. That's all. Please, can
you just take a moment and put aside the animosity between us?"
My mother's gaze flickered to our joined hands. There was a flash of something-surprise-
as if the weight of the situation was starting to sink in. She blinked, but quickly regained her composure.
"Your father isn't taking visitors, and considering the fact that the man was caught in our compound, we're under no obligation to let him," sl
I could feel the irritation rising in my chest, and it broke free before I could stop it. "Grayson is the Alpha King. Whether you or Father like it
to the man who attacked him with or without your consent. I'm going to check on Father, and that's the end of it
but
Her eyes narrowed, fury bubbling up in her like a wave threatening to crash. She opened her mouth, ready to argue, before she could utter
"I am the Luna to the Alpha King. And I'm telling you, this conversation is over."
For the first time, I saw a flicker of something in her eyes. It was as if the realization had finally hit her– something fundamental had shifted. I no longer stood before her as her daughter. I stood before her as the Luna, the woman who held more
Her mouth hung open for a second, caught somewhere between surprise and disbelief. She didn't know how to respond to that. And in that before I turned to leave, I heard it. My father's voice. It was strained, almost harsh, but unmistakable.
and just
"You really have some nerve."
1 froze. Slowly, I turned, my heart dropping in my chest as I took in the sight of my father standing there. His condition was worse than I had battered, bruised, his face a testament to the violence he had endured. But his eyes, they were cold as he looked at Grayson
Before anyone could speak, my father's voice rang out again, the accusation hitting me like a punch to the gut.
"You dare come into my home after sending men to kill me?"
I could feel the blood drain from my face. "What?”
My father's glare turned to me, a mixture of contempt and disbelief in his gaze. "You're in on it, aren't you? You knew. You helped him send
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