Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 8

further weaken. But they could easily blame you for what happened."

Elijah observed Fiona's tense expression as she tried to absorb his words, "If and only if Carrie loses the baby," Elijah began, his voice calm but with an underlying seriousness. "It will be proyen that the child she carries belongs to Zach. His claim to the Alpha position will Fiona didn't need to be reminded of that possibility. The moment Regor informed her about Carrie's condition, she suspected that someone had schemed behind her back. The question was, who? Was it Zach? Alpha Cris? Or perhaps her very own father?

"But that is none of our business, right?" Elijah continued, breaking her thoughts. "The Rosenthal family is known for their healing abilities, and a werewolf like Carrie has an extraordinary capacity to heal her own body. I don't understand why we have to worry about such menial things," he added, his tone almost dismissive.

Fiona nodded, trying to push aside her anxiety. "I apologize," she murmured, feeling a bit foolish for letting her worry show.

Elijah studied her for a moment, then, with a slight smirk, he pulled out a scroll from within his coat. "I believe it's time formalize our agreement," he said, handing it to her.

Fiona blinked in surprise as she took the scroll from him. "A written contract?" she asked, her fingers brushing over the parchment-

Elijah nodded. "Yes. It's imbued with magic. Once we both sign it, the contract will burn itself, but its terms will bind us. We must honor every word, or we will suffer the consequences, he explained, his eyes locked on hers.

Curiosity piqued, Fiona carefully unrolled the parchment and began to read the contents. Her eyes skimmed over the legal jargon until she reached a particular clause. "In public, both parties agree to act as a loving, married couple, displaying affection as needed to maintain the illusion."

Her cheeks flushed at the implications, and she found herself blushing furiously. She was so focused on the words that she didn't notice Elijah had moved closer to her, He leaned in to read over her shoulder.

"Is there something in the contract that bothers you?" Elijah's voice was low, teasing, and dangerously close to her ear.

involuntarily, trying to maintain her composure N-No, it's just.. I didn't expect

the sound sending a ripple of heat down her spine. "Well, we do need to be convincing," he murmured, his breath warm against her skin. "After all, everyone

radiating from his body as he leaned even closer, his shoulder brushing against hers. The proximity made it

his tone teasing. "Are you embarrassed about

shot him a glare, though it lacked any real venom. "Of course not" Acting affectionate in public was not the problem. The clause that

as her eyes darted towards the rest of

at all times. This includes sleeping in the same bed, regardless

not to deprive themselves of sexual acts with each

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Chapter 8

He told her he was impotent and now, he was talking about sexual

so hot, she felt like she was about

leaned in closer, his voice a low whisper. "It's important that we appear

swallowed hard and forced herself

the terms," Fiona

grazing her ear. "Good," he whispered, his voice sending a shiver through her. "Because I think you'll find that I'm very convincing when it comes to acting like a devoted husband.

voice still low and suggestive, as he reached

push aside the flurry of emotions swirling inside her. "Let's do it," she agreed, though her voice