Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen

I felt so stupid foolish enough to believe I was the queen in this game, with everyone else as mere pawns in my scheme. Little did I know there was a master plan, one far greater than iny petty game. And in His plan, I was nothing more than a pawn.

“You released those flesh eaters that attacked me; I could have died!”

“That wasn’t exactly part of my plan, but again, I didn’t think you would go running off.”

“You want me to believe that everything you said to me was a lie, but I don’t believe that. I know there was some truth to it all; you took the blame for me, risking your life. More than once you’ve risked your very position to make sure I am fed; you saved me from them. The kiss we shared in the lake, the memories we’ve made–they aren’t fake; they are all real.”

I sounded so sure of myself, but in reality, I wasn’t. Perhaps it was all real to me, but never real to him.

Trian–no, Daemon–gripped my chin, his eyes flashing from their usual blue to pure black before returning to their original color. I had believed I was imagining it last night; when he saw the blood, the same thing happened. I shoved away all the signs standing right in front of me.

“Everything I did, I did just so you could trust me. You would never have willingly run away with me. And while it would be fun to steal you, your cooperation would make things much easier.”

I shattered, sobs racking my body. “You bastard! How could you?”

“You wanted to know who I am; well, now you have your answer.”

my virginity, I trusted you,

emotion in his eyes, but it disappeared

it, and I gave it to

pain I felt twisted into anger, and I lunged at him. I hit him as hard as I could, clawing at his flesh–and he let me; he didn’t even move. It took me a short moment to register that he wasn’t even a

outburst.

felt the strong urge to hurt anyone before, but I wanted to hurt him so bad. I had let him defile me; the Empresses wouldn’t take me back, not like this. He deceived

my feet could carry me. Before he could register what I was about to do, I had the transparent glass container in my hands–the one that held the amulet–and hurled it straight through

before disappearing–no

exit. I was so close to the door

as Daemon slung me over his shoulder. My attempts to break free were futile; he shoved me

“Let me go!”

you plan on going to? Without your

why you did

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“Aliya…”