Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

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Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen

I never thought of myself as beautiful, and maybe he was just saying that out of courtesy.

“I… I will show you around,” Felix says as if in loss of words, and Thane gives a nod. I knew Thane didn’t really need a tour; he knew his way around the packhouse; maybe it was more for my benefit.

The pack members stopped to stare every time we passed by, bowing as a sign of respect, that was more welcoming than I expected, seeing as Thane had killed their Alpha. They must have hated Slade.

Felix talked about everything–from the painting on the wall to the rooms and who they belonged to.

“This part of the packhouse belongs to the commander and high–rank,” Felix droned on. I only caught half of what he had said.

“I think I would take over from here,” a woman–not just any woman, but Bailey says. I had been lost in thought; I didn’t realize her heading towards us. “I am Elder Bailey,” she introduced as if Felix didn’t know that already.

“Welcome back Elder.” He responds.

“You could leave us now,” Bailey says, her voice cold. Felix glanced at Thane, asking for permission, and he only left after Thane gave him a nod.

“You arrived fast,” I noted.

bothering with the fake smile. I couldn’t deny that this dark part of me had thought about her having a very unfortunate accident on the way here, but again,

you show us to our

just

walking away,

you going?” Bailey

into our room,” Thane says, like that was the

ritual; we are already behind schedule,” she says, but a part of me knew she intended on something more

tired and she needs her rest.”

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Hundred and Thirteen

(THE CROWNING RITUAL)

everyone was dressed in black in honour of Alpha Slade burial, but that wasn’t what all the buzz was about; today was the crowning,

that accentuated her curves, giving her a very sensual look. She caught me staring and gave yet

He was speaking to a woman who he seemed to be familiar with; the woman looked to be in her early forties‘. The

and I

forever. But you

you lovely too.

distance; she was heading towards us. I was tempted to walk away; just so I wouldn’t have to be near her. The woman gave

Please come with me,”