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.

distance away from him, but that didn’t stop him from watching me like I was some prey about to fall into

my chest, threatening to

this meant for only me?” I asked, in an attempt to look less afraid and

I like seeing you unsettled, and I seem to scare

no, I am not

and I opened my mouth to respond,

I managed to say, but I knew he would have none of that. I hadn’t known Thane for a long time, but what I knew was that he was

perceive his scent, so strong. His hand circled around me, bringing me closer

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

there 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 I turned red. I swallowed again, looking at everything but him; he got my attention, though when his hands robbed around my thighs, my breath

you

my dress as they went on. “Did you really think you would only act,

always knew he

I could feel them against my panties now, and my breath came out

“Thane…. please”

“What?”

here; someone

fit, and I do not give a damn if the whole pack

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 I had no

Yet his touch…

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

his touch feel so sinful and yet still so

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

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

stare makes me uncomfortable. I felt like a kitten

said nothing to

and Thane had

you get Alpha Ryker to let my mother go?”

I paid a small fortune

small fortune.

reminded myself that I was free to leave if I didn’t agree to his