Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and fourthen

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Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen

THANE

My eyes locked on Riley, and I sprinted toward her with every ounce of strength I had left. Then I spotted Bella- her hand raised, a dagger in her grip. No one had noticed her until the blade was in the air.

Everything seemed to slow as I watched in horror. The dagger struck its mark before I could get to her, embedding itself deep in Riley’s chest. It pierced through her heart, the blade tip jutting out. Riley staggered, her eyes wide with shock, and my breath caught in my throat.

Daemon snarled, picking Bella up like she weighed nothing he bit into her neck. But a smile remained on her face.

“I accept your rejection.” Her mouth formed the words right before Daemon tore her head off her shoulders.

Blood dribbled from her mouth

“Thane…”

“I’m here.” I said to her.

“Ethan… he is… find him…” she coughed. “Am I dying?” she asked, and I shook my head.

“No, no, you aren’t…”

“You—you are finally free.” She muttered before her eyes shut and she stopped moving.

Riley, don’t leave me.” I said, shaking her. She didn’t move; she had no pulse.

“Riley! Wake up!”

Mistakes.

go free, the day I had showed her mercy, would forever

the dagger from her. It was

died because of me; she died because of my mistake.

pain, sorrow, and loss

felt was rage. This time not even blood could satisfy

cautiously approaching me. “Than”

wasn’t fast enough. He clutched his injured arm to

gaze returned back to Riley’s limp

couldn’t happen. She couldn’t die. I wouldn’t let it.

Warlock,” I said to Bruce, trying to keep calm. “Can’t you cast a damn

could do. Jade is better acquainted with things like this, and

been here… she

but she

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I don’t care what

nodded and headed back

forward, staring at Riley’s corpse like he couldn’t believe

still alive?” he

her life.”