The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 84

-Ava’s POV

Be Careful What You Wish For.

They say to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. In my case, it wasn’t so much a wish as a desperate question- one I now wished I’d never asked.

The words Grayson had spoken. “I killed them, still echoed in my mind like a haunting melody that refused to fade. Whatever fragile conne “Why did you have to ask that, Ava?” I muttered to myself for the hundredth time. My frustration surged as I thought of my impulsiveness. For five days now, I hadn’t seen Grayson. He’d sent a curt text each day, informing me he was busy handling pack business- namely, the grisly string of murders that had shaken the werewolf community. Thankfully, there hadn’t been any new incidents, and to my s Did I even have the right to be mad at him? After all, I was the one who had caused this. But that didn’t make me hate the situation any less And what did it say about

me that I hadn’t packed my things and led after learning the truth about him? A man who had admitted to killing his parents. A man I had wa Shouldn’t I be running as far and as fast as I could? Instead, here was, clinging to some threadbare hope that Grayson would return and off A sigh escaped my lips as I flung the book I’d been pretending to read across the room. The thud of its spine hitting the floor was unsatisfyir I needed something-anything-

to occupy my mind. Without thinking, I grabbed a sweater and decided to explore the

mansion.

The halls of Grayson’s sprawling estate were grand but eerily quiet. Omegas moved silently, bowing their heads in deference as I passed. I them polite smiles, but the gesture felt hollow.

It struck me then: I hadn’t made any effort to get to know these people. Whether or not my marriage to Grayson was genuine, I was their Lu

A memory surfaced of the kind man who had driven me to Isabella’s house. He’d been so gentle

and welcoming. I owed it to him-and all of them-to do better.

Determined, I stopped one of the omegas, a petite girl who looked no older than sixteen, “Excuse me, can I talk to you for a moment?”

Her wide eyes shot up to meet mine before she quickly bowed her head. “I–

I’m sorry, Luna. I didn’t mean to stare. Please have mercy.”

“What?” I blinked in confusion.

“I shouldn’t have looked at you,” she stammered. “It’s not my place. I deserve to be punished.”

The words hit me like a slap, and my chest tightened. “No, no, “I said quickly, softening my tone. “You’re not in trouble.

Please, look at me I just wanted to ask you something.”

Hesitantly, she raised her head, her eyes filled with uncertainty.

“There’s no

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need to be afraid,” I assured

her. “I just wanted to know if there’s a place where omegas usually gather. I’d like to meet everyone. I realize I’ve been here for a while, and

Her expression shifted to one of surprise, then confusion. “You you want to meet us?”

“Yes,” I said warmly. “And why would you think you’re in trouble just for looking at me? Did Grayson set that rule?”

“No, Luna,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “It’s Miss laine. She doesn’t like it when we look at her. Omegas get punished if we Elaine. The name made my stomach churn. I had almost forgotten about her, which was probably a blessing. But hearing this nonsense ma boil.

“I’m so sorry that happened,” I said earnestly. “That’s going to stop, I promise. So, is there a place where everyone gathers!”

The girl seemed to relax a little. “Well….. most of us are in the kitchen right now, preparing food for the pack gathering later tonight. It’s nothin

I grinned. “Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me. I’m not a tattletale.”noveldrama

For the first time, she smiled back. “Thank you, Luna. I have to get back to my duties now, but it was nice meeting you.

“Wait,” I said as she turned to leave. “What’s your name?”

“Brianna,” she said with a shy smile.

“Brianna,” I repeated. “It was nice meeting you too.

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