The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 214

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-Ava’s POV- 

“I seriously cannot stand you. I CANNOT stand you.” 

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Ricardo only laughed harder, the sound rich and unapologetic, like he found endless amusement in my suffering. His complete and utter lack of remorse made my wolf growl in frustration, and I had to physically stop myself from lunging across the narrow space to claw his smug face off. 

“You lot are so gullible,” He said, shaking his head as he leaned back in his seat, stretching out like he owned the damn plane. “You should’ve seen your face. Priceless.” He sighed, still grinning. “You all couldn’t and can’t find her, so you expect me, someone who had zero interest in the entire Sudoku puzzle you call a life, to magically know where she is? Comedic.” 

1 clenched my fists so hard my nails dug into my palms, “There is something seriously wrong with you. Extremely wrong with you.” 

Ricardo smirked, tilting his head like he was considering it, “So I’ve been told. And not just something. A lot of things. Actually- 

everything.” 

I inhaled sharply, forcing myself to look away. “Do. Not. Speak to me for the rest of this flight.” I waved a hand at him, “You are so–so infuriating.” 

His grin only widened, “Sounds like the start of a love–hate relationship.” 

I scoffed, “Over my dead body.” 

He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping just enough to make my skin prickle. “Careful what you wish for, Ava.” 

The way he said it made something in my chest tighten. For a brief moment, I met his gaze, and it took everything in me not to flinch. Ricardo’s eyes were always hard to read–not entirely void of emotion but filled with too many emotions at once, all layered over one another like a shifting kaleidoscope of madness. 

I turned away, fixing my stare on the dark sky outside the window, telling myself to zone him out. Just ignore him. Pretend he wasn’t here. Pretend I was somewhere else, on a plane with anyone but him- 

And then, of course, he opened his mouth again. 

“We never got to finish our conversation that day,” Ricardo mused. “You know–the one where you were planning to poison someone. Who was it you were trying to kill?” He tilted his head, studying me with a mocking sort of curiosity, “Or should I take a lucky guess?” 

I didn’t answer. 

Ricardo’s smile turned sharp, “Let’s see… The person is currently sitting on this plane.” He tapped a finger against his chin, pretending to think, Evelyn Pierce? And might I add that I see it now. I finally see where you get your looks from. I wonder 

I whipped my head toward him, glaring, “What will it take for you to shut up?” 

His eyes gleamed mischievously, and he wiggled his brows suggestively. “You sure you want me to answer that?” 

I wrinkled my nose in disgust. “You are insufferable.” 

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He laughed like I had just paid him the highest compliment. 

, *Fine, fine. Since you clearly can’t handle my charming company, I’ll leave you alone.” He placed a hand over his heart in mock sincerity. “On one condition.” 

I knew I shouldn’t take the bait, but I still asked, “What condition?” 

Ricardo leaned closer, the space between us shrinking to something dangerously intimate. His voice dipped low, smooth as silk yet dripping with something twisted beneath the surface. 

“Play a game with me.” 

I scoffed, turning away again, “Not interested.” 

He sighed dramatically, as if I had just crushed his poor, fragile feelings, “That’s unfortunate. Because if I don’t entertain myself soon, I might start thinking” 

I didn’t respond. 

“And when I start thinking, Ava, I get ideas.” His voice was deceptively light. “Like how my brain told me it would be fun to have you kidnapped just to see how fast Grayson would come running.” 

My body stiffened. 

Ricardo grinned, pleased by my reaction, “No hard feelings there, right?” 

I turned my head slightly, just enough to shoot him a murderous glare, “There are many, many hard feelings.” 

He chuckled. “Well, that’s disappointing. I was hoping we’d have a bonding moment.” 

I ignored him again, forcing my gaze back to the window. The steady hum of the engines filled the space between us, and for a moment, I thought he might actually let it go. 

But then- 

“You know, you’re no fun when you’re like this,” Ricardo drawled, shifting lazily in his seat like he had all the time in the world. His tone was light, almost teasing, but there was an edge underneath–a sharpness I didn’t like. 

I ignored him. 

“Come on, Ava,” He pressed, drumming his fingers on the armrest between us. “Play a game with me. Just one.” 

I didn’t even blink. 

Ricardo let out an exaggerated sigh, but I could hear the smirk still laced in his voice, “Fine. Silent treatment it is. But don’t blame me when my mind starts cooking up something really insane.” 

I refused to react. I refused to let him get to me. But in the back of my mind, I knew one thing for certain- 

I didn’t get to complete the thought. 

From the corner of my eye, I caught something–movement. Something sharp and glinting in the dim airplane lighting. 

I snapped my gaze to Ricardo just in time to see his claws extending from his fingertips, slow and deliberate, like a blade being unsheathed. 

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My breath hitched, “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” 

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Ricardo turned his head slightly, his eyes gleaming with something far too amused, “My wolf is bored. He feels like coming 

out.” 

Panic surged through me. Without thinking, I reached out and grabbed his wrist, gripping it so hard my nails dug into his skin. His claws grazed against my palm, slicing deep enough to draw blood, but the wound healed in an instant. I barely noticed. 

“We are on an airplane, Ricardo. With humans. On a plane 

“My voice was low, urgent. “Are you crazy?” 

His lips twitched. 

I exhaled sharply. “Don’t answer that. You are crazy. But seriously, knock it off. This isn’t funny. You know what will happen if humans find out, not to mention you could cause the plane to crash.” 

Ricardo tilted his head, pretending to think, “Hmm. I suppose that would be a little inconvenient.” His claws flexed, gleaming under the light. “I could stop… but only if you play a game with me.” 

My jaw locked, “You wouldn’t dare.” 

His grin widened. 

“I faked my own death, Ava. Only those who have never lived are afraid to die.” His voice dipped lower, rich and smooth like poisoned honey, “And I? I have lived a very fulfilling life.” 

I ground my teeth so hard my jaw ached. I hated him. I hated him. And yet I knew better than to call his bluff–because with Ricardo, Grayson had told me enough about him to know there was no bluff. 

“What game?” I bit out. 

His claws retracted instantly, his expression brightening as if we were simply two friends sharing a casual chat, “Ah, finally. See, that wasn’t so hard, was it?” 

I didn’t answer. 

Ricardo leaned back, stretching his arms above his head. “Alright, here’s sort of amusement, “It’s called Two Truths and a Lie.” 

I frowned, “That’s not psychotic.” 

He grinned, “Oh, but it is when I play it.” 

game,” he began, voice laced with a maddening 

Something in his tone made 

my 

stomach twist. 

I should have walked away. I should have refused. But Ricardo was still watching me like a predator sizing up his prey, and I knew–I knew–he wasn’t above making good on his threats. 

“Fine,” I said stiffly. “You go first.” 

Ricardo’s smile widened. He leaned forward slightly, elbows resting on his knees, and when he spoke, his voice was almost gentle. 

“One,” he said. “Grayson is on this plane.” 

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My heart stilled. 

“Two,” Ricardo was about to continue when a shadow fell over us both.