Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty Flve

“Riley, what is going on?” Thane questioned,

“Nothing…”

“No, just don’t tell me that; don’t lie to me, Riley something is wrong and you are keeping it from me. What is it?”

I remained silent because I had no response to his question.

“You think I don’t notice? The sudden desperation to tag along everywhere I go makes it seem like you are afraid to be left alone, like you are scared of something, and I want to help you, Riley, but I have to know what is wrong to help you; you have to open up to me, Riley.”

“Just let me be, okay. I am fine.”

“No, you are not.” He said he wasn’t going to let this go. “Are you sick?” he questioned, clearly concerned.

“I am not SICH to

it’s just…” I couldn’t say the words. Thane waited, eyes hopeful; he was willing and I wish I could tell him everything, but I couldn’t. “I still think about Jake.” I lied. ” I’m willing to do anything to take my mind off him, but… there is something else I didn’t tell you. When I left this pack, I had paid a visit to Nick and I’m sorry I kept it a secret, I was just so furious at him for… everything.

all for his selfish gain; he said he didn’t want to be alone, and so

go challenging him on your own.” Thane says, and from the look in his eyes, he was dead serious.

“Soon, Thane.”

the side, signifying that I should

only then did it register in my mind that I didn’t tell him about it; how could

there had just been

be fine, I’ll help you recover her

if she is

forever?”

hope that so easily. I don’t care if it takes years, decades even; we would find her again.”

Hundred and

what did he want to show you?” I asked, though I already knew the answer to that, but a part of me still hoped

We have reasons to believe that whoever did that is also involved in Bailey’s escape. Investigations are

guess was not very far

would be served.” I said, feeling

talk about the deaths and everything;