All Chapters of THE CHUBBY LUNA’s CONTRACT MARRIAGE TO THE LYCAN KING: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Maya's POVI stood frozen in the center of the room as the weight of his confession settled over me. The throne of glass. The illegitimate bloodline.The political trap that forced him to hunt down a pure lineage just to keep his crown from shattering.He turned around with his jaw set and headed toward the door."Merikh," I called out, my voice sharp and trembling.He stopped, his hand resting on the frame of the doorway, but he didn't turn back."Is that it?" I asked, my chest tightening as the anger flared back to life, burning away the shock. "You drop your political secrets like weapons, and then you just walk away? After how you treated my uncle? After accusing my family of attempted murder?"Merikh didn't look back. His shoulders were rigid. "You trust too much," he said, his voice flat and cold.Out of frustration, I snapped. "Fine! It is true! I trust too much! And my biggest mistake was trusting you, and wishing I had never met you!"He let out a bitter laugh, finally turnin

Maya's POV"Who told you that?" Marcus repeated, leaning forward over his cane.I swallowed the sudden dryness in my throat, keeping my posture rigid as I deployed the cover story I had prepared."I heard whispers among the domestic staff in the pack house," I said, pitching my voice to sound casual and unconcerned. "A few of the maids were discussing political stability. They mentioned that Merikh was an illegitimate sole heir struggling to secure his throne against the high council."Marcus stared at me for a few seconds. He didn't blink. He simply weighed every word, turning the excuse over in his mind.A dry sound escaped his lips."Domestic staff do not discuss succession laws, Maya," Marcus said flatly. "And they certainly do not use terms like 'illegitimate sole heir' unless someone in the inner command circle put those words into circulation. The Alpha told you."I didn't answer. I kept my face blank, refusing to confirm or deny his deduction.Marcus let out a sigh, shaking hi

Maya's POVFor seven days, I kept my distance. I immersed myself in a routine, intentionally filling every waking hour to avoid the pull of the wing where Merikh waited.I spent my mornings in the courtyard with Liam and Leo, watching the boys chase each other across the grass, losing myself in the simple and safe laughter of a child who had nearly been stolen from us twice.In the afternoons, I sat in the high study with my appointed lady-in-waiting, Lady Kathryn, pouring over ledger books, pack laws, historical precedents and the duties of a ruling Luna.Kathryn was patient, meticulous and businesslike.She informed me of the taxation of the lower trade districts, the protocol for border disputes and the ceremonial responsibilities during the upcoming seasons."A king rules the sword, Lady Maya," Kathryn told me on the fifth day, pointing a slender finger at a file. "But the Luna holds the ledger. If you do not understand the internal economics of the packs, the council will walk al

Merikh’s POVThe first rays of sunlight cut through the high windows of the corridor as I walked toward the main dining hall.My muscles ached from previous night and my mind exhaustion. I needed to see Maya. I needed to look at her in the daylight, to test the reality of the bond and to figure out how to bridge the distance that had opened between us on the rooftop.I pushed open the doors of the dining hall. The room was empty.I frowned, catching a passing serving maid in the hallway outside. "Where is the morning meal?" I asked. "Why is the dining hall empty?""Lady Maya requested her meal brought to her private quarters, Sire," the maid replied quickly, bowing her head. "She and the boys are dining upstairs."I dismissed her with a wave of my hand and turned toward the stairs.Walking down the hallway of the wing, I approached Maya’s private door.Before I could raise my hand to knock, the sound of laughter drifted through the door.I stopped dead in my tracks.It wasn't the guar

Merikh’s POV“Don't you think we need to talk?” She suddenly asked, staring at me with expectations.I swallowed, trying to play ignorant. “About what?”She frowned slightly. “About last night. Something happened to you at the rooftop, I don't know what it was but you didn't seem okay. Then you left me there alone, confused and worried. I also didn't see you after that, so tell me, what exactly happened, Merikh?”I sighed, she wasn't going to let this go and my mind started to reel with an excuse just to cover up what happened. But then, I remembered our agreement yesterday to never hide anything from each other.I had proposed the idea so how could I possibly go back on my words?Wrapping my hands around her waist, pulled her closer. “Maya, about last night… a lot of things happened and nothing happened at the same time. It's complicated, but I'll reassure that it's nothing to be worried about. I promise to tell you once it's time.”She arched her brow, “Merikh, I just want to know t