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.”

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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.

anything I said back then, but that doesn’t excuse my actions. I hurt you and deserve every last bit of the punishment, but I can’t

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I had tried so hard to

could come live here; it would all be like it once was,” he said softly, even if we both knew it would never be that way ever

would never come back here; she had always hated this

her; I could make her see reasons to stay

I said, staring down at my ring. “I made a deal with Nick. He had played his part, and it is my

why you are marrying him, as part of a

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

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and

always good enough,” Thane declared but I shook my head slowly. “We’re not in the same cycle. You know it;

me so intense, I couldn’t hold his stare; it was so hard to

meant to be, and maybe that’s why everything seemed

you are here makes it even

led the attack on your pack; I didn’t

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

what if you are wrong?”

Riley is not too late; I know that. I am

let me go, the easier it is for the both of us. I promise you, you wouldn’t have to see me ever