Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Four

RILEY’S POV

I had thought Vox would kill me before I had a chance to speak. For a moment, I doubted Bruce’s words. But the instant I mentioned the amulet, I saw something flicker in Vox’s eyes–it seemed to pique his interest.

“Do you have the Nexus Amulet?” he asked.

“I know how you can get it.”

“I need proof.”

“I don’t have any; you will have to believe me.”

Those black orbs found me once again. “What are your conditions?”

“Thane will be set free. My father, Bruce, must be released from the spell you cast on him. And finally, you will end this madness of turning the other packs against us.”

The last part hadn’t been part of the conversation I had with Bruce.

“The warlock.” Vox whispered, seemingly deep in thought “It will be interesting to meet him again after so 11 years; I didn’t think he would survive it, but just like you, he is a survivor.”

“I’m glad you still remember just whom I am referring to.”

smile formed on his lips.

Overlord in

the panic rising in my chest; this was the only way to free Thane, and

fact that I wasn’t yet dead meant he was still considering my offer. Each step felt heavier than the next. I waited for him to speak up, but he didn’t. At the very

He called in his usual calm tone.

on my face as I turned

we have a deal?” I asked.

Thane would remain locked away until I

have to believe him just as he would have to trust me.

you will keep to your

you, let my very own words bind me if I fail to keep to the

exactly seen it, yet I believed him; I had no other options. If he wasn’t

we would all be doomed for sure. This bargain could either be a success or an absolute disaster; I was well aware that I could

have a

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One Hundred and Four

my hand to shake his, but he stared at my outstretched hand

know you are ancient and all, but come on, it’s a

was sure going to have some bruises; maybe exchanging