Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Four

Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Three

I had known Aric all my life. I grew up with him-he was family to me. But never had I seen Aric look so scared, never had he let himself appear this vulnerable before me. In that instant, my own fears and worries were cast

aside.

"I betrayed your trust, Kaida. After everything you have done for me, I betrayed you, and I am so sorry. I was selfish and stupid; I let my feelings and desires get the best of me."

"I don't understand. What are you trying to say?"

"When I convinced you to leave Alpha Alexander out of the mission, it wasn't because I thought it was the best decision-it was because I wanted to have you alone with me. I thought that if you were far enough away from him, you would be able to-I don't know-think clearly. Finally, we were alone and far from him, just as I had always wanted, and then... I told you how I felt. I told you everything...'

11

He didn't need to say more; bit by bit, the memories flooded in. The dream I had earlier was more than just a dream. I remembered that day I woke up feeling like something was missing; Aric had told me it was just stress taking its toll on me. He had lied. I felt that way because of the drugs. I also recalled how guilty he had looked the last time I saw him. When we parted, it was as if he wanted to tell me something but kept it to himself

"You... you..." I couldn't say the words; tears welled in my eyes. I had never been one to cry, but now I couldn't hold it back-I broke down. "You drugged me and raped me just because I turned you down?"

all made sense-why Alexander had been so mad at

this time.

"I didn't rape you..."

liar!" I punched him hard and didn't stop-I hit him

am not lying,

to believe anymore; you were supposed to be my

didn't touch you, I swear to all the gods I know. I wanted to, I thought I could, but

he felt the pain. You are the reason he hates me; it's

even though nothing was happening. I didn't know about the side effects until much later. I'm so sorry, Kaida. wronged you and I had no right

I knew you, but I was wrong; maybe I never knew you

your unconscious state, you would have known, right? Still,

to him, "You deserve

relief, to take my mind off everything that was happening; little did I know what

returned to the pack house. I was going

the rooms were occupied. The Nightshade

the world, and with

One Hundred and Twenty