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.

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

against my chest, threatening to

asked, in an attempt to look less afraid and more settled

just you. I like seeing you unsettled, and I seem to scare you

everyone, and no, I am not afraid

opened my mouth

knew he would have none of that. I hadn’t known Thane for a long time, but what I knew was that he was used to getting everything to go his way; he

says, and I inhaled, coming closer. I could perceive his scent, so strong. His hand circled around me, bringing

managed to gather even the tiniest calm, I would have lost it there. This was the reality, and the reality

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

are you

higher up, lifting my dress as they went on.

I always knew he wanted more than just me acting

against my panties now, and my breath came out

“Thane…. please”

“What?”

here; someone can come

would fuck you, Riley, anywhere I see fit, and I do not give a damn if

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 warned me, but

Yet his touch…

to his touch. He stroked my panties, and I felt him. Right there, I leaned into the chair. A small moan left my lips. What the

feel so sinful and yet still

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

my gown back down. Just then, a man entered. I recognized

says, and his stare makes me uncomfortable. I felt

nothing

ride was long, and Thane had remained

get Alpha Ryker to let my mother go?”

a small fortune

fortune. All

get in return. I reminded myself