The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson)
My Billionaire King 86

Chapter 86

-Ava's POV-

I had convinced myself that he would drive me to insanity, but yet, here I was, staring at myself in the mirror, trying

to force the tension out of my eyes as I applied my makeup. My hands shok slightly, not from nerves, but from the weight of everything that and-forth in my mind about Grayson, all of it swirling together.

But I was going to push that aside for the sake of the gathering because I really wanted to get to know these people even though I was tired I was part of something that wasn't so suffocating even if still centered around him. But maybe I could forget about him for a while.

I was just finishing up my makeup when the door to my room suddenly swung open. I expected it to be Grayson, but the voice that echoed "Tis L Isabella's voice rang out, filled with her usual mischievous energy.

A smile broke across my face instantly, the tension in my shoulders relaxing as I turned to face her. Isabella was a breath of fresh air in a ro “What are you doing here?” I asked, raising an eyebrow as I caught her standing in the doorway with her usual confident

smile.

She pulled out her phone, scrolling through it for a moment before speaking. “Grayson is being an asshole, and there's going to be a feast t my earlier message aloud.

My mind registered the words, but before I could comment, she added, "Which means there's going to be free food. Bels. do you want to co I rolled my eyes, shaking my head with a small laugh. "You are so you

She grinned, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I know. So, are we going to talk about what Grayson did this time while. you get ready?" s “No,” I replied firmly, a sigh escaping my lips. “I'm so tired of all our conversations being centered around him. I just want to Laugh and talk a “Nuh-uh,” she cut me off before I could finish,

raising a finger in the air, as if to say, "I know exactly where you're going with this and we shall not be talking about it either.'

I laughed, shaking my head. She always knew me too well. “I guess we're on the same page,” I admitted, unable to stop myself from grinni The smile returned to her face and stepped into the room, her presence immediately lightening the atmosphere. She moved toward the mirr

“Thanks,” I said, glancing at myself one last time in the mirror. I wasn't looking for

anything too fancy. The dress was casual simple, yet elegant enough for the occasion. A light blue dress that flowed just above my knees, c just a silver chain around my neck and a small bracelet on my wrist. It wasn't about impressing anyone, it was letting the pack know that I v

Isabella nodded in approval, her smile widening. "Alright, then let's go, I heard feast and didn't bother to eat. I'm starving She grabbed my a Chapter 86

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As we walked through the hudhways of the mansion. Ecouldn't help but feel a sense of doral sending into my stomach. The air had shifted a I had

When we reached the clearing where the feast was being held the atmosphere fels different The tension in the r thickened, and for a brief m the entire park it wemned. I could feel the weight of hne their eyes on me as I walked into the open space, and a litle but fell over the crowd. shift in the air was palpable a mis of curiosity, hesitations, and something the celdn't prepare

I stood frozen for a moment, the weight of their gazes pressing down on me. Then, from the crowd, I saw hom

Ivan The driver who had taken me to Isabella's house that day depped forward. The moment he saw me, his expression sohened, and he s “Luna, welcome” he said, his voice warm and clear.

1 blinked in surprise, unsure of how to react. "Thank you.” I managed to say

At that moment Brianna followed suit. She, too, bowed slightly offering a smile that was small but genuine I am really glad you could make it

I nodded and Isabella, sensing my hesitation, squeezed my arm gently and whispered, "It's infuriating but everyone ends upe loving you. Th “Stop” I muttered under my breath, trying to keep a smile from creeping onto my face

The

rest of the pack started to relax as the initial tension dissipated. It felt like I had stepped into a world that was both familiar and completely fo It felt like I could actually get the chance to be an actual Luna with everything that comes with it and with how my parents raised me to own “Td like to introduce my best friend, Isabella,” I said, breaking the silence and turning to her with a smile

Isabella didn't miss a beat. She grinned widely and waltzed right up to the nearest group of pack members. Don't mind me I'm just here for The group around us chuckled and just like that, the ice was broken. Conversations

slowly picked up again, laughter aut chatter filling the air. The pack members began to warm up, their initial hesitation dissipating as babella

1 found myself gravitating toward a small group of women who looked approachable. As I began to call with them, I startesi to feel the pres

I was starting to believe that maybe, just maybe, this wasn't going to be a disaster

Then, out of nowhere. Brianna's grandfather appeared He bow slightly. I owe you a great deal for saving me earlier. I can't thank you enoug

I nodded, understanding his meaning “You don't have to thanke replied quietly, though a small part of me knew I had done what needed to b

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Chapter 86

As the words left my mouth, I realized I wasn't sure I truly believed them. Could I really fix him? Could I break down Grayson Blackwood's walls"

But the old man only nodded, his eyes softening with gratitude. “I appreciate that more than you know and I didn't get a chance to formally

I smiled, ready to lighten the moment with a silly comment, when the everywhere fell silent. Conversations halted mid-

sentence, laughter died in throats, and every pair of eyes turned to the figure standing at the edge of the gathering.

Elaine.

She stood with her arms crossed, her sharp gaze sweeping over everyone like they were dirt beneath her heels. Her voice sliced through th “So this is why I can't replace anyone to make me dinner? You're all here, sitting on your asses, doing nothing. Who gave you permission to gat Without thinking, I stepped forward, my voice steady but carrying a weight I hadn't fully realized I had.

“I did.”

Her

gaze strapped to me, sharp as a blade, narrowing with disdain. “Of course,” she sneered, her lip curling, “Low lives always replace each other. your duties."

A few began to shuffle nervously, but I raised my voice before they could leave.

No one is leaving. Except you."

The words hung in the air like a challenge. Elaine let out a mocking laugh, dismissive and full of venom. She didn't even look at me as she b “And I am the Luna,” I countered, stepping closer, my voice calm but unyielding. “And you're really testing my patience."

Her laughter grew louder, almost unhinged. She finally turned her full attention to me, her eyes glinting with malice. “Luna?” she mocked, th

I opened my mouth to respond, but Elaine's voice rose again, cuning through the room and freezing me in place. Her words hit like a thunde air heavy with tension

"You think I don't know about your little arrangement with Grayson? How your marriage is fake? That he hired you to play his pretend Luna