Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Two Hundred and Twenty Three

Axel had been right about Thane’s intentions.

“Yes. I did know it would come to that,” he answered simply. “I am starving; it was a long journey; please dine with me, Riley.”

I took a seat beside him. “The fact that you are okay with this never ceases to surprise me.”

“Riley, I am not okay with it, but I know what you want, and I know you want both of us. It won’t let you choose; it would be too hard a decision for you to make.”

“Well then, that makes me the selfish one.”

“I don’t deserve you, Riley. Axel is the better man, and you want to know why I would never

choose?” He questioned.

make you

“Why?”

“Because I am insecure, what if you choose to be with him? He would have never hurt you like did.” Thane says, and I was surprised at his words. He felt insecure; that was a first. He was right about it being hard to choose, but I knew who I would choose if it came to that, and I hated myself for knowing that and still holding on to Axel.

keep me safe. I had told you once, I love you more, and sometimes I just wish all I felt for Axel would disappear so I could be with the one person my heart chose. I feel so selfish wanting

Tracing back to the genesis, it is all my fault; I practically

you?” I questioned.

little contract; we were supposed to have the best time of our lives, and then I would let you go; it wasn’t supposed to go further

in.”

and that changed everything.

in the cell; does

never actually over. There are others waiting for the right time to

there somewhere. We will find her.” I

there wouldn’t be any need for that. I know exactly where she

stared at him. “You let her

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the pack in

A familiar voice called. “Riley, I need your help.”

snapped open.

been sleeping until noon? And why do feel

got that. The door to our room swung open as Axel