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.

me had thought about her having a very unfortunate accident on the way here, but again, she was an elder; an accident couldn’t

you show us to our room?” Thane asked.

is just over there.”

Thane said before walking away, taking me along.

you going?” Bailey

says, like

the crowning ritual; we are already behind schedule,” she says, but

is tired and she

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One Hundred and Thirteen

(THE CROWNING RITUAL)

of Alpha Slade burial, but that wasn’t what all the buzz

was in a tight fitted black dress that accentuated her curves, giving her a very sensual look. She caught me staring and gave yet another fake sinile. I waved back and hurried past her to the one I had been hoping to see. Axel.

familiar with;

and I

like forever. But you do look good,”

you lovely

noticed Bailey from a distance; she was heading towards us. I was tempted to walk away; just so I wouldn’t have to be near her.

come