Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Thirty

Kaida’s POV

I met Aric in the training grounds.

The moment he saw me, a small frown appeared on his face, “Are you alright?” he asked.

“Come with me.” I said, avoiding his question. I, on the other hand, was happy to see him unharmed; perhaps Alexander had chosen to let what happened earlier slip–at least I hoped so.

The moment we were out of sight, I stopped walking.

“What was that stunt you pulled earlier?”

“What?” he asked, acting innocent.

“Don’t play the fool – why did you kiss me?” I asked and he looked away. “Look at me Aric.” I demanded but he wouldn’t.

“I have feelings for you, Kaida.”

“For how long?”

“How long?” he repeated. “I don’t know; since I watched you grow into the woman you are today.‘

“But… you never said anything, you never told me.”

waiting for the right time–it never came.”

it go–whatever you feel for me, you have to push it aside because it cannot happen, not now and not anytime

this way about you, but I couldn’t help it, and then, your father had to marry you

your

would have made you pay

his mind?” Aric asked, and it was my turn to look away. “Of course you had to give him something in exchange. What

You are safe now;

me. “I can protect you. Kaida.”

and kissing me wouldn’t do

like it?” he asked. “Did it feel as good to you

me by surprise. I couldn’t think, but it felt… wrong. Not because Alexander was standing by the door, but because I

said,

took his hand in

Chapter Thirty

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+25 BONUS

There are not many people I can trust here; you know me better than anyone, and you are like family to me. I can’t

did was stupid

know you don’t have to call me that, at least not when we are

get used to it.” he said with a small smile.

If you have any message for me, it’s best you

wouldn’t spot