Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Two

Thane lay beside me, seemingly satisfied by watching me.

“You know you need to sleep; you didn’t get any last night.” I advised, though I did love his gaze on me, it made me feel… special.

“I can’t waste this time I have to spend with you every second is worth treasuring,” he but I felt the sadness in his voice. I shrugged it off because I was always that paranoid.

says,

There were so many rumors about the party, literally everyone believed there was going to be some kind of big news, how disappointed they would be. Other pack members had been invited, and according to Axel, the party would be packed up with people from all over the world. It was strange that people could leave their homes just for a one–night party.

I picked out an elegant, silver shimmering dress; sparkling beads decorated the neckline, the dress was simply breathtakingly beautiful. I had been patiently waiting for the day I would wear the dress, and I felt like this was the day. Honesty speaking, I felt like this particular piece was the best I had ever worn.

Thane walked in and paused when he saw me. I smiled wide.

“I know right, it looks beautiful,” I complimented.

“Yes, it does,” he agreed, his eyes on the dress.

“This is actually one of my best,” I informed him.

“Riley, I don’t think you should wear that.”

“What? Why? You don’t like it?” I questioned; suddenly the dress didn’t feel all that nice.

anymore.

“Just pick something else,” he said, and with that, he was gone.

That was weird. I shrugged

–

maybe the style didn’t match the party theme. I picked a different dress, a fitted emerald slick dress and a

taking place in the hall on the ground floor. I was grateful that my ankle felt better; it would have been impossible to

it was

about that later‘ I decided to

13

and Sbly

very wrong. Damn I hated

disturbed, he hadn’t spoken to me since he told me not to wear the dress. I was overreacting

alright?” I asked, and he turned to

That was weird.

now–now we sat here. Finally, the music slowed

Fuck it.

would you like to dance with me?” I questioned.

“No, not really.”

What?

voice the question in my mind.

feel in the mood right now, but you

don’t want to go mingle; I wanted to dance with you.” I paused, annoyed now. “What is wrong with you and why do you always have to be so freaking bipolar, today you love

says, but there was an edge of annoyance to his

voice.

was definitely wrong.

dias, and I had to hurry

“Thane…”

twirled me too fast; I couldn’t catch my footing. I stumbled. Another

go of

wanted a dance, didn’t

I repeated, and finally he