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.”

the right time–it never

to push it aside because it cannot happen, not now and not anytime soon. You are better off with any other woman.”

sometimes it felt wrong to feel this way about you, but I couldn’t help it, and then, your father had to marry you off, but it turned out

your

have made you pay for

my turn to look away. “Of course you had to give him something in exchange. What did you give

of your business. You are safe

at me. “I can protect you. Kaida.”

wouldn’t do the trick, not when I’m mated to

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

kiss? I’m not sure if I did; he had taken me by surprise. I couldn’t think, but it felt… wrong. Not because Alexander was standing by the door, but because I had always seen him as a friend, we were meant to be friends and

have to answer that.” he said, trying to hide the

hand in mine.

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

“You are right, what I did was stupid and

have to call me that, at least

get used to it.” he said with

message for me, it’s best you send a maid or servant… for

wouldn’t spot