Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Wix

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Six

KAIDA'S POV

For the next week, Alexander went to work as usual and returned home on time. Except for the slight tremor in his hands, he seemed to be getting better-or at least, that's what he wanted me to believe. But I saw right through the act. He wasn't getting better.

The light footsteps caught my attention–someone was in my apartment.

I grabbed a handgun from the drawer and silently followed the sound, only to stop abruptly. It was Amanda-the girl Alex had brought back to our pack from the Gray Pack after her parents attempted forcibly marrying her off to Alpha Grayson.

"Hey,” I said, shoving the handgun into the back of my waistband.

"Luna, I'm so sorry-I shouldn't have come," she said, about to leave.

Amanda," I said to her, and her eyes brightened at the fact that I still remembered her name. She stared at me with a

about you since I got here. Do you know the soldiers are practically

are particularly 'terrified.' I am

themselves. I overheard them talking about you and how... badass you are." She said, her smile widening. There was something about her that was different; she might be young, but there was this fire burning in her eyes. Maybe it was because she had been pushed into adulthood by her parents at a young age, but I could see it and for

request shouldn't have caught me by surprise,

me–I mean, I know you are

how to fight?" I

"Yes."

are

members train even from younger ages,

want to ever be forced against my will; want to be able to stand and fight-this is all I've ever wanted, and I would do anything-I could join the maids, scrub the

do all that. I would train you, and I think you are the perfect age. We can begin whenever you

well, you're busy; I know you

free time, and we could start