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.

this dark part of me had thought about her having a very unfortunate accident on

us to

just over

Thane said before walking away, taking me along.

you going?” Bailey asked.

like

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

wait; Riley is tired and she needs her rest.”

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(THE CROWNING RITUAL)

burial, but that wasn’t what all the buzz was about; today was the crowning, the day everyone would find out if Thane was

giving her a very sensual look. She caught me staring and gave

who he seemed to be familiar with; the woman looked to be in her early forties‘. The moment he saw me,

and

you do

you lovely

a distance; she was heading towards us. I was tempted to walk away; just so I

Please come with me,” she