Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Eight Four

I had taken every precaution: fully clothed, hood mask in place, scent completely neutralized, and lenses worn. Yet, he still called me by my name.

I stood there, silent, unwilling to give a response; maybe he had only made a wild guess.

Thane walked forward; he was so close to me I could perceive his scent; this was a wicked reminder of what we had once, but now, now it was all over.

“Would you take the hood off

take the hood off or do you prefer I do that?” he questioned. That intense look he gave me forced me into taking a step back

“Don’t come any closer,” I warned. My voice shook, and I hated it.

I wouldn’t cry, not in front of him, but the pain I felt was so unbearable.

“Is that a threat?, didn’t sound much like it.”

I took off the mask, dumping the material to the ground. Then I met his

gaze.

at me. I could swear I saw the longing in

you are crying.”

Was I?

as much as I did how badly he had hurt me. I wasn’t ready to meet

guess

for information. But I want you to know that I’d rather die than

plan on doing

“Would that be

your life by coming? Do you think those untrained soldiers could easily

if I

about your

that? I came here because that was the right thing to do. You are hurting people, destroying

am the one behind

and

Thane; you want power, and I should have known

you wish to. You’ll need

generosity, Thane? I hate to believe this is how traitors and offenders are treated.”

a traitor, Riley.”