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

–

style didn’t match the party theme. I picked a different dress,

taking place in the hall on the ground floor. I was grateful that my ankle felt better;

present by the time we arrived and it was weird, we should have arrived here together, like a… couple would.

about that later‘ I decided to myself.

13

Huiced and

felt very wrong. Damn I hated

seemed a bit disturbed, he hadn’t spoken to me since he told me not to wear the dress. I was overreacting as always; he just had a lot

I asked, and he turned to me, giving me a curt

That was weird.

hall was full of people; usually we would be out there socializing, but now–now we sat here. Finally, the music slowed down. I waited for Thane to offer a

Fuck it.

you like to dance with me?” I

“No, not really.”

What?

the question in

feel in the mood right now, but you are free to go

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

go dance,” he says, but there

voice.

was definitely wrong.

hurry to catch up, and then

“Thane…”

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

of me.”

wanted a dance, didn’t you?”

finally he did, “What the hell is your problem?”