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.

when I noticed who was in there waiting. Thane. I had sat a good distance away from him, but that didn’t stop

my

of staring at people like a freak would, or is this meant for only me?” I asked, in an attempt to look less afraid and more settled in. I didn’t like how loud my voice was;

like seeing you unsettled, and I seem to scare you

and no, I

he asked, and I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came

here,” 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 used to getting everything to go his way; he always

are mates; we have to act the part,” he says, and I inhaled, coming closer. I could perceive his scent, so strong. His hand circled around me, bringing me closer

there. This was the reality, and the reality was that he could do whatever he wanted

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

you doing, Alpha

up, lifting my dress as they went on. “Did you really think

about that, but I always knew he wanted

I could feel them against my panties now,

“Thane…. please”

“What?”

here; someone can

fuck you, Riley, anywhere I see fit, and I do not give a damn if the whole pack is

said I wouldn’t last two weeks

Yet his touch…

forth feelings I had buried, and I hated the way my body reacted to his touch. He stroked my panties, and I felt him. Right there, I

feel so

wetness, and the smirk on his lips told

then, a man entered. I recognized

uncomfortable. I

said nothing to

was long, and Thane had

my mother go?” I asked the question that

a small fortune for that,” he

small fortune.

was going to get in return. I reminded myself that