Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Eight

(Riley’s POV)

I hadn’t realized I stood there, staring at him.

Finally recovering from the momentarily drool, I walked into Ryker’s office.

“I believe you are ready and packed, Riley.”

“Yes, Alpha,” I said, a moment too late.

“Call me Thane,” he says, his burning gaze on me, and in that moment, I forgot about Ryker in the office with us. “Just as I had promised you, your mother is free, and she will come with us,” he says. My mouth fell open in surprise. That quickly? Ten years of slavery had ended in just minutes.

He was right; there was only a little he could not do, and I couldn’t help but wonder what he had done to make Ryker give in.

“I would be waiting in the car; pick up your things and join me; your mother would be transported to my pack tomorrow; and not to worry, she is already a free woman,” Thane said, his eyes slipping from mine to Ryker’s.

I wasn’t the only one affected by Thane’s piercing gaze; I noticed how uncomfortable it made Ryker too, and I know he hated it.

“May I leave?” I asked, and Thane gave a nod. I hurried out of the office, and my breathing normalized. There was something about his presence that kept everyone on edge—everyone, including me.

.

I picked up my already packed bag, and my mother had that same sad look in her eyes, reminding me again of how much of a mistake I was making. I gave her a hug, informing her that she was free now. She gave me a comforting smile, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes.

“I will see you soon, mother,” I promised, and she held me tight in an embrace. Finally, it was time to go. I was going to leave this pack, but I didn’t think I would miss it. There was nothing to come back here for—no friends, no siblings—and here I was all alone.

I walked out of the pack house; there were two men waiting, both in black suits and shades, they looked just like bodyguards in movies. They took the single bag I held, leading me to a black limousine waiting.

Everything about this felt too intimidating.

open by one of the men, and I slid inside. My heart raced when I noticed who was in there waiting. Thane. I had sat a good distance away from him, but that didn’t stop him from watching me like I was some prey about to fall into the trap of a predator, and that was exactly what was happening here. He was

work; my heart still pounded against my chest, threatening to escape

or is this meant for only me?” I asked, in an attempt to look less afraid and more settled in.

seeing you unsettled, and I seem to scare you

scare everyone, and no, I am

you sure?” he asked, and I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came

long time,

to act the part,” he says, and I inhaled, coming closer. I could perceive his scent, so strong. His

lost it there. This was the reality, and the

was no restraint in his words. I clamsped my palms together, feeling the mosture on them; they shook too, and I couldn’t let him notice the effect he had on me, but he already knows. “I love the dress too,” he complimented, his eyes on my thigh, and I instantly regretted not wearing something less revealing. His gaze on my thigh heated me up, and

you doing,

higher up, lifting my dress as

about that, but I always knew

them against my panties now, and

“Thane…. please”

“What?”

someone

I would fuck you, Riley, anywhere I see fit, and I

that was it—everything I had been warned about. Ryker hadn’t been trying to scare me when he said I wouldn’t last two weeks in the pack. My mother knew this was bound to happen; that’s why she

Yet his touch…

I hated the way my body reacted to his touch. He stroked my panties, and I felt him. Right

feel so sinful and yet

moan. I could feel my own wetness, and the smirk on his lips told me he could sense it

and slid my gown back down. Just then, a man entered. I recognized him; it was the Beta Axel; he had come

and his stare makes me uncomfortable. I

said nothing to

ride was long, and

you get Alpha Ryker to let my mother go?”

small

small fortune. All

what he was going to get in return. I reminded myself that I was free