The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 36

-Grayson’s POV-

I felt the flames rise, licking closer and closer to my skin, the heat unbearable. My wolf surged forward in response, roaring inside my head,

The fresh air hit me like a punch, cool and sharp. I didn’t waste any time. My paws pounded against the ground as I ran through the trees, m lungs burning with each breath.

Death had come for me once before.

I knew that feeling–the cold, endless void that seemed to

stretch on forever, pulling me deeper, drowning me in nothingness. It was like falling, slipping further and further away from everything that r Yanked violently back into life.

This time felt no different. Except… I was down to my last chance

I was powerful but even I knew I wasn’t invincible which was why I had Maria use magic to give me chances of life through a ring. I wore it a The thought made me grind my teeth. I should have been more focused.

This attack should have never gone through.

I pushed harder, my body moving swiftly through the shadows as I made my way back to the estate. The city loomed ahead, lights flickering when I needed to slip in unnoticed.

Once inside, I shifted back into my human form, the transformation smooth but leaving me momentarily drained. My limbs felt heavy, and th

to rest

Not now,

The hot water from the shower did little to soothe my muscles, at least it washed away the soot, the blood, the evidence of another close br I should be dead. Again.

But instead, I was standing here, alive, and that meant someone was going to pay for what happened tonight

I moved to my laptop, fingers flying across the keyboard as I inputted the information I had gathered about Dominic. Narcissist. Personal ve headed. Dangerous, but predictable. I forwarded the details to Carter, already anticipating his response.

Seconds later, my phone buzzed. Carter, always quick on the draw.

“With a sprinkle of happiness, my heart is warmed by the fact that you are not dead.”noveldrama

I almost smirked. Almost. I shook my head, ignoring his sarcasm Carter would find him and Dominic would soon reslize he just made the wo his life.

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I prepared to step out but before I could step out, my emergency phone rang and

Maria’s voice was on the other end laced

with tiredness.

“Considering the fact that I just felt a surge of energy pass through me, I’m guessing you got yourself killed again.”

Her words were flat, but I knew better. Beneath her tone, there was concern.

“Your enthusiasm at my survival warms my heart,” I replied dryly

I couldn’t see her but I knew she just rolled her eyes. “Are you okay?”

There was a pause before I answered. “I’m fine. There’s business I need to handle now. I’ll call you later.”

“Make it hurt,” she said, her voice dark, and I smiled at that. She always did have a flair

for the dramatic. Before I could hang up, her voice softened. “Grayson…..

I sighed, knowing what was coming. “I know. I’m down to one chance with the ring.”

“And I might be powerful, but I don’t have the ability to create another one of that magnitude. So, please. Be careful.”

“I know.” I ended the call.

With one last look

in the mirror to ensure everything was in place, I left my room. I had work to do. The media would be on this like vultures, and I needed to g control. Being a public figure came with its burdens, and while I preferred that people minded their business, I wasn’t naive enough to think

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