Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Five

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Five

Daemon served the food on four plates, just as he always did, but this time, the girls came down to join us. I wondered if he was doing this to make me feel comfortable around him-no, I shouldn't try to find meaning in everything he did.

The girls finished their food first, just as always.

I didn't miss the way the older girl kept throwing side glances at me throughout the meal. The moment she was done, she pulled her hair to the side, baring her neck to Daemon.

Daemon pushed her aside, clearly not wanting to feed from her in front of me.

"You've had your turn," he said, looking past her to the other girls, who kept their eyes down. Unlike the older girl, the younger ones were quieter, shyer, and more reserved.

"You know my blood tastes better than any of theirs." She bragged like it was some sort of achievement. She dug her fingers into the healing wound on her neck, and a single drop of blood trickled down. Daemon's eyes darkened with need; he wanted this, but he was only holding back for my sake so I wouldn't end up passing out again.

"It's alright."

were from me;

before grabbing the girl. But instead of biting her neck, he took her arm and sank his fangs into her wrist. She let out a whimper, and then... she was moaning. I

watched them.

and in return, he gave her pleasure. It might

only one-envy was written all over the

food, forcing the strange

me into one of them. He didn't. I was doing that all

look into his eyes, afraid

table-a phone. Of course, back in the city, many didn't use those human-made devices,

was on the other line. I never got to find out as he stood

asked the younger girls. But before they could answer, the older one

other is Juliette, their cousins. I am Tasha" She introduced. I could tell she waited on me

"I am... Aliya."

didn't quite sound like a name, and these people didn't have a clue

it didn't quite sound like a compliment.