The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 27

-Grayson’s POV-

“Considering the fact that Monica is still breathing and you’re all dressed up for Rickon’s ball, I’d say you’re handling things quite well,” Liam voice with amusement.

I didn’t bother looking at him. My eyes stayed locked on the door, waiting for Ava, who should’ve walked out five minutes ago. “I don’t under

best.

Liam chuckled. “It’s a little fun when the consequences aren’t exploding in your face. You should try it sometime.” His tone shifted slightly. “S which, what are you going to do now that Monica’s back? If you were planning on killing her, I figured you’d have done it already.”

I shifted my gaze to him, meeting his eyes with a sharp look. “Her being back is irrelevant. I’ve made it clear I don’t have any business with I “Well, since you’ve got it all under control-” Liam trailed off, his eyes widening.

eyes

I turned, my pulse kicking up slightly, though my expression remained neutral. Ava stood there, finally, and damn if she didn’t steal the air fro deep; it radiated in every movement, every glance. Those -deep, swirling pools of blue-

seemed to see right through me, sometimes shifting into a darker shade. Her

hair, dark as night, framed her face in a way that looked almost unreal.

And that dress…. she looked like a sin waiting to happen.

For a second, I froze, stunned by the sight of her, but I quickly shoved that weakness down. I couldn’t afford it. Not with her.

Not with anyone.

Liam, of course, moved first, stepping forward like a damn puppy wagging its tail. He took her hand, his eyes dancing with mischief. “You lo Ava smiled shyly, her eyes flicking to mine for just a second before a blush crept onto her cheeks.

Liam grinned, looking at me. “He thinks you look absolutely lovely-

so lovely, in fact, that he can’t find the words.”noveldrama

Ava laughed, and my wolf growled internally. What the hell was wrong with me?

“Get in the car,” I snapped, the words harsher than I intended. I didn’t miss the way she flinched slightly at my tone before nodding and head Liam shook his head at me, clearly amused, and I let out a sigh. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. I’d dealt with ruthless men, deadly I got into the car, turning the engine on with more force than necessary. She sat beside me, staring out of the window, her shoulders stiff. Th “I’ve had a long day I muttered, my voice rough. “My anger isn’t directed at you. I shouldn’t have snapped.”

She blinked, clearly confused, then gave me a shaky smile. “It’s fine.”

But it wasn’t fine.

I could feel the tension in her, the way she kept her distance as if being near me was suffocating. I gripped the steering wheel

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harder, keeping my eyes on the road because if I looked at her, wasn’t sure I could keep the distance. Every time her eyes slid my way, or s After what felt like an eternity, we finally arrived.

She practically bolted out of the car the second it stopped, as if being trapped with me was too much. I let out another sigh, the frustration g My gaze followed hers, landing on the scene before us. Rickon was at it again. The ball was a fairy-

tale dream, like some glittering fantasy with soft lights, ethereal decorations, and the overwhelming scent of expensive perfumes themed wit even though he was a man who thought with his dick, he did control one of the most powerful packs in the country and my family had been

Ava gasped beside me. “It’s so beautiful,” she whispered, awe dripping from every word.

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