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.”

cold, humorless smile formed on

agree to your terms? I mean, being the Overlord in this world is far more profitable; maybe

chest; this was the only way to free Thane, and

If you don’t need the amulet, then perhaps I would trade with someone who really sees its worth.” With that I turned away, heading for the door; the fact that I wasn’t yet dead meant

his

smile formed on my face

have a deal?” I asked.

be met, but one. Thane would remain locked away until I have set my

the most; I would have to believe him just as he would have

do I know you will keep to your words when the time

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

seen it, yet I

a success or an absolute disaster; I was well aware that

have a deal,”

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One Hundred

he stared at my outstretched hand with a cocked eyebrow.

ancient and all, but come on, it’s

to have some bruises; maybe