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.

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.

down my nerves; it didn’t really work; my heart still pounded against my chest, threatening to escape my ribcage, and I

I asked, in an attempt to look less

I like seeing you unsettled, and I seem to scare you a

I am

my mouth to respond, but no

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

are mates; we have to act the part,” he says, and I inhaled, coming closer. I could perceive his

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

look naked,” he muttered to himself, and 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

you doing,

it look like?” he asks, his hands trailing higher up, lifting my dress as

did think about that, but I always knew he wanted more than just me acting in

I could feel them against

“Thane…. please”

“What?”

here; someone

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

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 warned

Yet his touch…

electrifying, calling 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

did his touch feel so sinful

let out another moan. I could feel my own wetness, and the smirk on

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

his stare makes me uncomfortable. I felt like a kitten amongst

said nothing

and Thane

Ryker to let my mother go?” I

say I paid a small fortune for that,” he

fortune.

what he was going to get in return. I reminded myself that I was free to leave if I didn’t agree to