The Alpha King And His Chosen Luna novel Chapter 240

The promise I intend to keep

(Caius)

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The meal came to an end without either of us noticing how much time had passed. The empty plates remained on the table while we stayed where we were. After everything the last few days had demanded, neither of us seemed eager to move. It felt like the first real moment that truly belonged to us.

I looked at Isla.

The strain that had followed her since the journal first opened had finally begun to ease. She still looked tired, but the fear that had once filled her eyes was gone. Seeing that alone settled something inside me.

A quiet knock sounded at the door.

“Come in,” I said.

A different servant stepped inside and bowed respectfully before gathering the empty dishes from the table. He worked quickly without disturbing us. After collecting the last plate, he inclined his head once more before leaving. The door closed behind him, and we were alone again.

For a while, neither of us spoke.

I watched Isla across the table. She noticed and raised an eyebrow.

“Again?”

“I told you I wasn’t planning to stop.”

She rested her chin against her hand.

“You really are determined.”

“About one thing in particular.”

She studied me for a moment.

“You’ve had that look since breakfast.”

“What look?”

“The one that says you’ve already planned something.”

I smiled.

“You’re not wrong.”

“I didn’t think I was.”

She folded her hands on the table.

“Should I be worried?”

“Not unless you object to spending several days alone with me.”

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don’t think that’s something I’d object to.”.

“Good.”

One corner of her mouth lifted.

“So that is your plan?”

“It is.”

She waited.

“When the Council finally leaves Wraithbone, I intend to disappear with my mate for several days.”

“Disappear?”

“No meetings. No reports. No interruptions.”

“And what exactly do you plan to do with all that time?”

I met her eyes.

“Make love to you constantly.”

She considered my answer without looking away.

“You’ve thought about this.”

“I’ve had time to.”

“I can tell.”

“I hope that’s not a problem.”

“It sounds like you’ve already decided.”

“I have.”

She gave a small nod.

“Then I suppose the Council should leave as quickly as possible.”

“That’s the best idea I’ve heard all day.”

She took a moment before rising from her chair.

“I’ll remember you said that.”

“I was hoping you would.”

She walked around the table until she stopped beside me.

“And if someone interrupts your plans?”

I slipped my hand around hers.

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“Then they’ll regret their timing.”

“The Council might have other ideas.”

“They’re welcome to have them.”

“And you’re still convinced you’ll win?”

“I’ve spent enough time sharing you with duties, meetings, and ancient journals.”

I drew her a little closer.

“When this is finally behind us, my mate comes first.”

She searched my face for a moment.

“I think I can live with that.”

“I was hoping you would.”

She rested one hand against my chest.

“You’ve thought about this more than you’re admitting.”

“I’ve had plenty of time.”

“And every one of those thoughts reached the same conclusion?”

“They did.”

She looked at me for another moment.

“I almost feel sorry for anyone who tries to change your mind.”

“They’d be wasting their time.”

“That certain?”

“I’ve waited long enough.”

She nodded once.

“So have I.”

I rested my forehead against hers.

“Then we’ll make the most of every moment when this is finally behind us.”

“You won’t hear any complaints from me.”

I brushed my thumb across the back of her hand.

“You’ve become very good at agreeing with me.”

She looked at me knowingly.

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“Only when you’re worth agreeing with”

“And today?”

“Today, I think you’ve earned it.

“I’ll remember that.”

“I expected you would.”

I looked at her for another moment.

“After everything that’s happened, I want the next memories we make to be happier ones.”

“I’d like that too.”

I slipped my arms around her.

“Then we’ll start with one day.”

“And after that?”

“As many as you’ll give me.”

She rested her head against my chest.

“I think I can manage that.

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Holding Isla like this reminded me how close we’d come to losing a future we hadn’t even begun to live. Nothing beyond these walls mattered more than the woman in my arms.

I didn’t need another victory today. Having Isla safely beside me already felt like more than enough.

There would always be responsibilities waiting for me, but none of them would ever matter more than my

mate.

The journal had shown Isla a future written in blood. I intended to make certain it remained nothing more than a warning. I refused to lose the years that still waited for sla and me.

Whatever still waited beyond tomorrow, I would meet it prepared. The Council, the journai, and every secret buried for centuries would face the same answer. I wasn’t searching for danger. I was searching for the truth.

The path ahead would not be easy. Secrets still waited to be uncovered, and enemies had yet to reveal themselves. None of that changed my resolve.

The elder in that vision had told me to stop searching.

He would be disappointed.

I intended to uncover every secret hidden inside that journal, expose every lie, and make certain the future Isla had seen never came to pass. I had promised my mate a lifetime together, and I intended to keep that promise.