The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159 Chapter 159

-Ava’s POV-

I practically leaped out of my seat forgetting about everything else. “Wait, WHAT?” I exclaimed, my drink momentarily forgotten as I gaped at her.

Isabella flinched at my volume, but I was already grabbing her shoulders, shaking her lightly the way she used to do to me whenever I had big news. “Why would you start with Elaine?” 1 demanded. “Who cares about Elaine? This is huge!” art with Elatier 1 Jamaluded. “Who cares about Klaine? This is huger”

She burst into laughter, clutching at my wrists to stop me.. “Stop shaking me! My drink might come back up!” “Tell me everything!” I insisted, ignoring her protests. My voice was a mix of excitement and disbelief. “The last thing I was ‘extremely foolish.’ And now you’re marked? What happened? What

remember you saying about Rickon was that he e

changed?”

Still laughing, she pushed me back into my seat and took a deep breath. Her cheeks were flushed, her smile wide and genuine. “Okay, okay. Let me explain.”

I wasn’t letting her off that easy. Reaching out, I gently brushed her hair aside, leaning closer to get a better look at the mark. It was intricate and beautiful, the edges shimmering faintly in a way that made it seem almost alive.

“It’s beautiful,” I said sincerely, leaning back and sighing as I ran a hand through my hair. “Okay, start talking. I want every detail

Isabella bit her lip, her blush deepening as she glanced down at her hands. “Honestly, there’s not much to tell,” she said, though her tone betrayed her. She was clearly holding back.

“Don’t you dare try to downplay this,” I warned her with a grin.

She sighed, but there was a small smile tugging at her lips. “Okay fine. He was just… there. When you disappeared, I was so worried, Lilian. I didn’t know what to think, where to look, or even what to do. Rickon was the one who kept me sane through all of it. He stayed by my side, helping me, listening to me… And he was serious. For the first time, I saw how serious he could actually be.”

I tilted my head, intrigued. “Serious? Rickon? Are we

talking about the same guy?”

Isabella laughed softly, her gaze growing distant as she continued. “He pulled every resource he had to help search for you and Grayson. He didn’t stop-he wouldn’t stop. And seeing him like that… it changed something for me. I guess I realized that beneath all his jokes and his carefree attitude, he really cares. He’s… he’s amazing, Lilian.”

deeper red as she looked away. deeper red as she looked away. “And… one night, it just happened. We Her voice grew softer, and her cheeks flushed an even were talking, and he said something—something about how he’d protect me no matter what—and I don’t know. It was like something clicked. The next thing I knew…” She trailed off, smiling as she gestured vaguely toward her mark.noveldrama

I stared at her, my chest swelling with a mixture of happiness and disbelief. “Wow,” I said finally. “I mean… wow. I never thought I’d see the day.”

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She laughed again, covering her face with her hands “Me neither”

Reaching across the table, I squeezed her hand. “I’m so happy for you, Bels. Really. You deserve this.”

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