The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson)
My Billionaire King 24

Chapter 24

Ava's POV

"What did you just call us?” Isabella's voice cut through the air like a blade, sharp and low, snapping me out of the spiral of thoughts swirling

Grayson had almost married her?

Why didn't it happen?

Why was she back now?

The kiss that I had tried to push out

of my mind suddenly felt heavier, more significant. The questions in my head multiplied, each one feeding my growing frustration. And yet, M “Are you even sure you are okay? If you insult me one

more time, you will regret it” Isabella's angry voice snapped me back to the present. I blinked, realizing that she and Elaine were already de

Everything was starting

to make sense. Why she had that look of superiority in her eyes at his office? Why she knew that our encounters were far from over. Was it

I didn't care. I shouldn't care.

“You need to get something through that airhead of yours,” Isabella continued, stepping toward Elaine. “You don't own this house. If anyone fiancée."

Monica let out a low, mocking laugh, joining the conversation like she had been waiting for her moment. "A lot can change in the span of two I shook myself out of my daze, finally turning to face her. "Whatever happened between you and Grayson in the past, whatever reason you that's none of my business. But what IS my business is you throwing yourself at him now.”

Her smile grew wider, more condescending. “Oh, so she speaks.

I clenched my jaw, refusing to be drawn into her game. "I'm not doing this,” I said firmly, my voice steady despite the anger bubbling under tl theater, you can wait until we're done. But this conversation? This whole thing?" I waved my hand between all of us. "It's over."

Elaine snickered, turning to Monica

as if I hadn't said anything at all. "I told you she had a sense of entitlement. Like she actually matters here. Giving orders like she's importan is just uncultured and doesn't know when to shut up.”

That did it. Isabella let out a growl, low and primal, the sound sending a

shiver down my spine. Before I could stop her, she launched herself at Elaine, tackling her to the ground. Elaine yelped in surprise, but it dic

Elaine struggled beneath her, her eyes glowing as she tried to shift, but Isabella was relentless. Her hands gripped Elaine's arms, holding h and for a moment, it looked like Isabella had the upper hand.

But then Monica moved.

I saw her out of the corner of my eye, her stance shifting, her eyes darkening as her wolf threatened to surface. Panic shot

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through me. I didn't have a wolf to shift into, no supernatural strength to rely on. But I wasn't about to let Monica jump Isabella when she wa

Without thinking, I moved. I crossed the space between us in a heartbeat and yanked Monica back by the

arm, pulling her away from thes

fight before she could pounce on Isabella. She stigmbled, caught off guard, but

it didn't last long. She whipped around to face me, and for a split second, I saw the wildness in her eyes. Her wolf was dangerously close to

Her claws shot out, sharp and menacing, and I barely had time to react. Years of being around Isabella had taught me a few things about fig on-especially when you didn't have the luxury of shifting. But I wasn't helpless.

Before she could shift fully, I tackled her to the ground, throwing my weight against her to knock her off balance. It worked, and she hit the fl I grabbed a fistful of her hair and yanked, hard.

She let out a snarl, her claws swiping at me, but I managed to dodge just in time. Her nails grazed my skin, leaving a burning sting in their w Monica's eyes glowed

with rage as she struggled to push me off. She was stronger, and I knew I wouldn't be able to hold her down for long. But I didn't need long. Suddenly, a voice rang out, cutting through the chaos. "What the hell is going on in here?"

We all froze.

Hooked up to see Liam standing in the doorway, his expression a mix of shock and confusion. His eyes scanned the room, taking in the sce Isabella pinning Elaine to the floor, me straddling Monica, both of us breathing heavily, our hair disheveled and our clothes askew.

Elaine took the opportunity to shove Isabella off her, scrambling to her feet and rushing over to Liam, her eyes wide with fake innocence. “T Monica, finally able to sit up, wiped at her mouth and nodded in agreement, her face flushed with anger. "We were just trying to be civil, but they started this."

I could see Liam's

confusion deepen, his gaze flicking between all of us. His eyes lingered on me for a moment, and I saw something shift in his expression- something darker, more calculating. He wasn't buying their story. Not completely, anyway.

"Is that true?” he asked, his voice cold, detached. The kind of tone that sent a chill down your spine.

Isabella stood, brushing off her clothes and shaking her head. "They came in here trying to kick us out. We were just minding our own busin Elaine opened her mouth to protest, but Liam held up a hand, silencing her. His eyes were still on me, sharp and assessing. I could feel the "Why are you here, Monica?” His question was directed at her, but I could feel the ripple of tension it caused.

Monica hesitated for a fraction of a second, but then she straightened, her confidence returning. “I was visiting," she said smoothly. “I am El I ground my teeth. Of course they were best friends.

Liam's eyes flicked to me again, and I could see

the question in them but I didn't have time to process it. Monica was already moving, stepping closer to Liam, playing the part of the wronge

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Elaine's voice was laced with false innocence

as she tried to play the girlfriend card, her fingers lightly brushing Liam's arm while she wiped at her already dry eyes. "Look at what she did completely out of control, just like when she outed us to Grayson. She had to right.".

She turned toward me, her face twisted in a self-

righteous scowl. "I told Grayson she doesn't belong here, but he wouldn't listen, and now look at what's happening."

I swallowed hard, trying not to let her words get under my skin. The anger boiling inside me was barely contained, but I didn't let it show. I ha Liam's expression remained unreadable, but I could see something shifting in his eyes, like he was calculating

his next move, weighing all the pieces. Then his voice cut through the tension, low and commanding, almost chilling. "To Grayson's study," h