The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 92

-Ava’s POV-

Thirty-three seconds.noveldrama

I don’t know why I counted but that was how much time passed before her sharp gasp shattered the tense silence in the room. For a mome the nurses-

no one dared to breathe, as though the slightest sound might break whatever spell had taken hold. Then, slowly, Tessa’s wide, panicked ey

I snapped out of my stunned state and immediately went to herde. My steps were hurried, but I forced myself to remain calm, professional e leaned over her bed.

“Tessa?” I said gently, my voice steady despite the chaos of emotions raging inside me. “How do you

feel?”

She didn’t answer right away. Her trembling hands moved, brushing over her chest and arms as if confirming her own existence. Her eyes l “I…..I don’t understand,” she whispered, her voice raspy. “I was….. I”

Before she could finish, one of the nurses broke the silence, her voice trembling with awe. “It’s a miracle,” she murmured, her gaze shifting

The

door swung open suddenly, and I turned just in time to see Mikayla standing in the doorway. Tears streamed down

her face, and before

anyone could stop her, she bolted into the room, throwing herself into her mother’s arms.

“You’re okay!” Mikayla sobbed, clutching Tessa as though she might disappear again at any moment. “You’re alive!” Tessa froze for a mome

I watched the

scene unfold, my chest tightening with a mix of emotions I couldn’t quite name. Finally, I turned to the nurses, who were still standing there, They hesitated, exchanging bewildered glances before nodding and silently leaving the room. Their steps were hesitant, their gazes darting

Once the door clicked shut behind them, Tessa’s confused voice broke through

the lingering silence. “Dr. Pierce…how?”

I managed a small, reassuring smile. “Prayers must’ve been answered,” I said, keeping my tone light. It wasn’t entirely a lie. but the truth– Grayson’s ring and what it meant was something she didn’t need to know. Not now. Not ever.

I turned to Mikayla, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. “Sweetheart, I need to check on your mom’s vitals, okay?”

Mikayla hesitated, clearly reluctant to let go, but she nodded, stepping back just enough for me to move in closer. I grabbed the stethoscope “Tessa,” I said, my tone gentle yet professional, “I need you to tell me how you’re feeling. Any pain? Dizziness? Trouble breathing?” She shook her head slowly, her

brow furrowed. “No….. I feel fine. Better than I’ve felt in a long time, actually.” Her voice wavered, as though she didn’t entirely trust her own v Her words sent a chill down my spine, but I kept my expression neutral. “You were in critical condition,” I said, my hands steady as I checke Chapter 92

Tessa’s hand reached out, grabbing mine. Her grip was firm, desperate. “No, Ava. I died. I remember..everything going dark. I was… gone. How am I here?

I hesitated, searching for the right words. “What matters is that you’re here now,” I said softly, meeting her gaze. “And that you’re okay. Let’s

Mikayla, still clutching her mother’s hand, looked up at me with wide, tear-

filled eyes. “Is my mom really okay, Dr. Pierce!” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

I nodded, offering her a reassuring smile. “She’s doing very well I said, my tone firm. “Her vitals are stable, and she’s responding perfectly. E Tessa’s gaze flickered between Mikayla and me, her confusion gradually giving way to a cautious relief. “I don’t know how to thank you.” she Her voice broke, and Mikayla leaned into her, wrapping her arms around her mother once more. I busied myself with

past hour. The adjusting the machines, giving them a moment of privacy. But my mind raced, replaying the events of the ring. The gasp. The As I finished my checks, I placed a

comforting hand on Tessa’s shoulder. “You’re going to be okay,” I said softly. “Get some rest. You’ll need it.”

Tessa looked up at me, her eyes filled with gratitude and lingering confusion. “Thank you,” she whispered. “For everything.”

I gave her a small nod, stepping back to give them space. As I turned to leave the room, Mikayla’s quiet sobs and Tessa’s whispered reassu Miracles didn’t happen every day. But today, against all odds, one had.

Thanks to him.

My eyes found him the

moment I stepped outside. Grayson was standing near the edge of the wall, his hands buried

in his pockets, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Something about his posture–his quiet stillness—

tugged at my chest.

1 made my way toward him, my heart pounding with the weight of everything that had just happened. The fact

that Tessa had actually come back to life-and from what I could tell, might even be healed-

was almost too much to comprehend It made

what he’d done, the sacrifice he’d made, feel so much more real. More tangible.

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