The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 255

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Chapter 255 

-Ava’s POV- 

“Three days isn’t enough to get married.” 

That’s what I wanted to say. That’s what any sane person would say. But this was Isabella. And arguing with Isabella was like arguing with the wind–useless and exhausting. 

So instead, I just smiled, “I’m not going to get a moment to breathe until then, am I?” 

Her grin was pure sunshine, her eyes sparkling with so much joy it was almost blinding, “I’ll take the fact that you’re carrying my niece and nephew into consideration.” 

I blinked, “How do you-” 

But before I could finish, a familiar exasperated sound came from behind me. Grayson. 

I had almost forgotten he was there. Almost. 

I turned, finding him still glaring at Isabella as if she were a particularly annoying insect that refused to go away. But when his gaze met mine, the ice melted. His expression softened, and something unspoken passed between us, “I need to take care of some things.” 

I nodded, and he leaned in, pressing a kiss to my lips before turning to leave. 

But Isabella, being Isabella, wasn’t done, “Hey! Are you not going to tell me congratulations?” 

Grayson stopped mid–step and exhaled through his nose, casting me an almost tired look. I bit back a laugh. 

He turned his head slightly toward her and said dryly, “You two deserve each other.” 

Isabella frowned,” I don’t like the 

you said it.” 

Grayson ignored her and kept walking. 

But then- “Grayson.” 

Her voice was softer this time. Not teasing. Not demanding, “I’m glad you are somehow by some insane miracle actually alive.” 

The guard that I had felt kick up when he walked away softened a bit and his gaze fell to the ring on her finger. Something flickered across his face–maybe the briefest moment of nostalgia, or maybe just the weight of everything we had been through. 

Then, finally, e said, “Congratulations.” 

And then he was gone. 

Isabella let out an exasperated breath and turned to me, “You see? There was no tone to that one.” 

I laughed, taking her hand in mine and pulling it closer. The ring was huge–ridiculously so. 

“It’s huge.” 

She grinned, “I know.” 

I studied her for a moment, trying to wrap my head around it all, “So you’re really getting married? In three days?” 

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She let out a breathless laugh,“Can you believe it, Lilian? Someone actually wants to marry me.” 

Her eyes softened, turning wistful, “And he is my perfect match.” 

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Something in my chest twisted at that. Because if anyone understood what it meant to find the person who was made for you, it was me. 

But then, just as quickly as the joy came, a shadow passed over her face, “You know I love you and I need you,” She said quietly. “But I’ll start the planning by myself. I’m guessing you need a little while to process all of this. And then there’s your father…” 

My father. 

Who would never wake up. 

Shit. 

A wave of guilt crashed over me, sharp and suffocating. I felt like the worst daughter in the world. Even with all the secrets, even with all the betrayal, my mother was still hurting. And I knew that pain exactly. 

I needed to see her. 

I nodded, voice tight, “I should… I should.” 

Isabella gave me a knowing look but didn’t push, “I understand. I already called Eliza, by the way. She’s not exactly thrilled that we had to miss her wedding, but she gets it with everything that was happening. Plus, I promised to share my bachelorette as a do over, but I’m totally not going to. That is just between us.” 

A tiny smile tugged at my lips. “I love you, Bels.” 

She smirked. “I know you do. Now go.” 

I placed a gentle kiss on her cheek before I moved and headed out of the mansion. I felt the air buzzing as I passed and 

Omegas and everyone alike were still staring, bowing their heads as I passed but still staring. 

The weight of everything that had just happened clung to the atmosphere like a thick fog, and I could feel the whispers around me, the unspoken questions pressing against my skin. 

But I just smiled. 

And then, as if my mind had called out to him, Ivan appeared. 

He stepped forward, his expression unreadable, and bowed his head slightly before meeting my gaze again and smiling, 

“Luna.” 

Something inside me steadied as I returned the smile, “I need to go to my parents‘ house.” 

He nodded, not questioning it, not hesitating. Just there–solid and unwavering. I climbed into the car, resting a protective hand on my stomach as the reality of everything crashed over me in waves. 

Grayson was alive. The curse was broken. Isabella was getting married. 

My father was never going to wake up. 

By the time the car rolled to a stop in front of my childhood home, my chest felt like it had been hollowed out. 

The house loomed before me, unchanged yet feeling entirely unfamiliar. I had spent years wanting to escape this place. And now, I was willingly stepping back into it. 

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I let out a slow breath, nodded at Ivan in thanks, and stepped outside. 

The heaviness only grew as I crossed the threshold. 

Omegas moved about the house, their gazes flickering to me before bowing their heads respectfully. I barely acknowledged them, my steps carrying me toward one place and one place only. 

My father’s room. That’s where he was going to be for the rest of his life. 

And maybe eventually, we would have to bury him and my heart shattered all over again. 

I kept moving until a familiar voice stopped me in my tracks. 

“I thought it was you when I felt that wave of energy,” Raina said and I knew it was her because she had a unique voice that carried that I would recognize anywhere. 

“I guess whatever happened at his tombstone happened for a reason,” She added. 

I swallowed as I turned to face her, “Grayson is alive. And yes–the curse is broken.” 

She studied me for a long moment, then smiled sadly, “Your father isn’t there. He’s with the healers.” 

I blinked, “Oh. And my mother.” I hesitated. “Where is she?” 

Raina exhaled, “She’s out by the lake.” Then, quieter, “She’s lost.” 

I knew what she meant. I knew that kind of lost. I swallowed hard, already feeling the ache in my chest. 

Raina shifted slightly before saying, “When you see her…. tell her I said goodbye.”