Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Three

“Have you considered the possibility that Bailey masterminded all this?”

The moment I said it, everything seemed to click it does make sense. Bailey had brought the plan up, and when they wouldn’t go with it, she decided to take the lead.

“Bailey hasn’t left the pack since the incident; I don’t think she is behind this,” Thane disagreed.

“Hear me out. Bailey has every reason to hate you. Do you remember the deal you never kept your part to?, or the fact that after I left she might have hoped you would finally make a move, but you didn’t.”

“She seems to have moved on Riley.”

“That might be what she wants you to think. Do you really think she could move on after everything‘? She did sacrifice a lot, but of course that’s just a speculation.”

‘

I noticed how close I’ve drawn to him, and I immediately pulled back, instantly missing his warmth.

“I’ll keep a close eye on her,” he promised. “We can’t keep you hidden here forever, I wonder if you are ready to officially meet the pack once again.”

I couldn’t help but recall the humiliation I faced right before them all, and how the pack would view my return – as a desperate attempt to reclaim my place.

“Thane, this is not and would never be my home,” I reminded Thane.

actions. I hurt you and deserve every last bit of the punishment, but I can’t let you go.”

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you want to bring me back to the things I had tried

like it once was,” he said softly, even if we both knew it

she had always hated this place, and more than

I could make her see

“I made a deal with Nick. He had played his part, and

him, as part

that, he would never hurt me as you did; I would always be

7/2

Hundred and

declared but I shook my head slowly. “We’re not in the same

He questioned The look he gave me so intense, I couldn’t hold his stare; it was so hard to look him in the eyes and know he wasn’t going to be

why everything seemed to be against us

here makes it even more clearer.”

on your pack; I didn’t come back

you sure?” he asks. “You can’t deny a part of you had wanted to go against all odds; a part of you did want to meet me

you are

not. Riley is not too late; I

the faster you let me go,