The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 86

-Ava’s POV-

I had convinced myself that he would drive me to insanity, but yet, here I was, staring at myself in the mirror, trying

to force the tension out of my eyes as I applied my makeup. My hands shok slightly, not from nerves, but from the weight of everything that and-forth in my mind about Grayson, all of it swirling together.

But I was going to push that aside for the sake of the gathering because I really wanted to get to know these people even though I was tired I was part of something that wasn’t so suffocating even if still centered around him. But maybe I could forget about him for a while.

I was just finishing up my makeup when the door to my room suddenly swung open. I expected it to be Grayson, but the voice that echoed “Tis L Isabella’s voice rang out, filled with her usual mischievous energy.

A smile broke across my face instantly, the tension in my shoulders relaxing as I turned to face her. Isabella was a breath of fresh air in a ro “What are you doing here?” I asked, raising an eyebrow as I caught her standing in the doorway with her usual confident

smile.

She pulled out her phone, scrolling through it for a moment before speaking. “Grayson is being an asshole, and there’s going to be a feast t my earlier message aloud.

My mind registered the words, but before I could comment, she added, “Which means there’s going to be free food. Bels. do you want to co I rolled my eyes, shaking my head with a small laugh. “You are so you

She grinned, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “I know. So, are we going to talk about what Grayson did this time while. you get ready?” s “No,” I replied firmly, a sigh escaping my lips. “I’m so tired of all our conversations being centered around him. I just want to Laugh and talk a “Nuh-uh,” she cut me off before I could finish,

raising a finger in the air, as if to say, “I know exactly where you’re going with this and we shall not be talking about it either.’

I laughed, shaking my head. She always knew me too well. “I guess we’re on the same page,” I admitted, unable to stop myself from grinni The smile returned to her face and stepped into the room, her presence immediately lightening the atmosphere. She moved toward the mirrnoveldrama

“Thanks,” I said, glancing at myself one last time in the mirror. I wasn’t looking for

anything too fancy. The dress was casual simple, yet elegant enough for the occasion. A light blue dress that flowed just above my knees, c just a silver chain around my neck and a small bracelet on my wrist. It wasn’t about impressing anyone, it was letting the pack know that I v

Isabella nodded in approval, her smile widening. “Alright, then let’s go, I heard feast and didn’t bother to eat. I’m starving She grabbed my a Chapter 86

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As we walked through the hudhways of the mansion. Ecouldn’t help but feel a sense of doral sending into my stomach. The air had shifted a I had

When we reached the clearing where the feast was being held the atmosphere fels different The tension in the r thickened, and for a brief m the entire park it wemned. I could feel the weight of hne their eyes on me as I walked into the open space, and a litle but fell over the crowd. shift in the air was palpable a mis of curiosity, hesitations, and something the celdn’t prepare

I stood frozen for a moment, the weight of their gazes pressing down on me. Then, from the crowd, I saw hom

Ivan The driver who had taken me to Isabella’s house that day depped forward. The moment he saw me, his expression sohened, and he s “Luna, welcome” he said, his voice warm and clear.

1 blinked in surprise, unsure of how to react. “Thank you.” I managed to say

At that moment Brianna followed suit. She, too, bowed slightly offering a smile that was small but genuine I am really glad you could make it

I nodded and Isabella, sensing my hesitation, squeezed my arm gently and whispered, “It’s infuriating but everyone ends upe loving you. Th “Stop” I muttered under my breath, trying to keep a smile from creeping onto my face

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