Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty Three

I rose early the next morning. I took a very long bath before getting dressed. I had some injuries I needed to cover before Thane awoke.

I joined him in the room when I was done.

“And where are you off too, looking so sexy?” he questioned.

“I am in a regular gown; how is this sexy?”

“Well, you have to see yourself in the mirror and decide. You’ve not answered my question.”

“Work. I’ll be going to work with you today.” I say, and a smirk formed on his lips.

“You are free to come with me, of course, but is there a reason you choose to today?”

My answer came a few seconds too late. “I just want to spend more time with you, but don’t worry, I’ll be on my best behavior; I won’t distract you. I could help with the mini–jobs or anything you want me to do.” I offered.

“Getting desperate, are we?”

“Yes, I am desperate.” I agreed with a smile, and he chuckled, amused.

Of course there was a reason I chose to go with him to work, one I couldn’t tell him. Bailey wouldn’t risk revealing herself when Thane was present; she would have to wait for me to be alone, and the plan was to never be alone.

Thane and Axel talked about Pack Lands, business

Riley,”

was just lost

don’t seem to be having

wouldn’t be a part of work.” I say

‘So, you

asked. His intentions for starting up this conversation was

“Yes, I do.”

I stared at Thane, who gave a nod, before his attention went back to the

love working.” I noted the moment we were out of his

like he actually has an option; it’s part of his duties as

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earlier; I am sure you must have

think he deserves it; he could sometimes be a real jerk, so leaving for a

drink would you prefer?”

would do,” I said, and he nodded.

I’ll go get it.”

said too quickly. “I… I

smile, but I noticed the slight curiosity

I repeated the same strategy, and so far, Bailey hadn’t visited, not once. There was a knock on the door, and I