Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Now it all made sense. Th

ane’s reaction to Isabella finally made sense.

I was mad, angry, and jealous, and I had every right to be. After Bella’s death, Thane had been in so much pain, he couldn’t bear it all alone, and that had been the very same reason he shut everyone out; it had taken so many years for him to move on, but the effect of her death remained, even till today. So I didn’t exactly believe that he could just… Stop loving her.

I paused in the hallways; hesitating for a moment before taking a turn, I headed to the room Isabella occupied.

I knocked once, and she opened the door. I didn’t wait for an invitation; I pushed past her and walked into her room. She shut the door before turning to me. There was a small frown on her tiny doll–like face. Her red hair had been made into a messy bun; she was beautiful, and I couldn’t deny it, and despite myself, I felt an ache in my chest. Thane never spoke of how beautiful ‘Bella‘ had actually been.

“I know why you are here,” she said in her tiny, melodious voice.

“I bet you do.” I responded.

fault. You should have seen how he turned me down when I tried to kiss him,” she said

I questioned, trying to bottle down my anger.

me away. I don’t know what I was thinking.”

you knew exactly

if I did kiss him, then he would remember me.

remember what exactly?”

carry his child, but you… just have to know that I am his fated mate, not you; you were only a substitute. It is

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Chapter Nineteen

be missing out on a big detail: you died, and

I don’t know how I am still alive, but when I awoke, he was all I could think about. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be talking

sure; I wanted to hear for myself; I think I’ve heard

a pleasant night, Riley.” She called; I paused and slowly turned to stare at her one last time. She had her hands circled around her