Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Two Hundred and Forty Three

THANE

I couldn’t move. It must be these damned fluids being passed into my veins. I was forced to the only comfort I got during that time was the minutes I endure hours of pain and agony

spent thinking about Riley.

My fear was that they got her too; I didn’t mind them taking me; I was ready to bargain my life to save hers if it came down to that, she could go back to Axel, I was confident that he would take good care of her and she could live the rest of her life happy. The only problem was that in this position, my life wasn’t really good enough to make the bargain. I hated to say this, but I was completely at their mercy, and that could only change if I managed to take these damned pipes out.

The pain only worsened with time; maybe this would be my end. I had spent my life killing people–yes, the majority of them were those who challenged me and others who were just in the wrong place at the wrong time, so this could be karma catching up with me. My only wish was t was to have a few more minutes with her before I breathe my last; that was more than I could ever ask for.

Riley walked in, and I believed I was hallucinating as I had been doing for the past few hours. She looked beautiful in a short dress, adorned with jewels and a booth that was a little too big.

“Thane,” she called, her voice small.

And only then realize I notice that this wasn’t a hallucination; she was actually here.

“Riley,” I called, but there was something different about her. I wasn’t going to waste precious time dwelling on that, so I spoke on quickly. “I need you to listen to me. I know the elders brought you here, I will find a way to get you out of this place.” I promised. “Once your are safe, you will go to Axel, he will need your support to lead the pack.” I paused, finally noticing how calm she was. It was almost like she wasn’t in any form of danger.

was indeed very wrong. How did she

for the last words, bullshit?” she asked, her face blank of

get in here?”

Bailey, let me in.”

I repeated, it made sense that the elder was

“Yes. Did

you really think

get away

what?” I

Lycan. You use people; that’s what

and Forly Three

are you saying these? Riley, what did they do to you?”

had been forced in anyway?” she asked. My attention settled on her. No, she didn’t look one bit like she had been

going on

with you. So you really thought that after you disgraced