Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Seventy Four

Chapter One Hundred and Seventy Four

The effects of the wolfsbane were almost immediate. Soon, the pain had them crying out, pleading, and begging

ven more desperately. They wanted me to 'make it stop.' I watched them, forcing away the flicker of sympathy I

felt. Rebels or not, they had once been my pack-my people And even though they had to die, a part of me wished it didn't have to be this way.

I had believed Alexander was a ruthless killer-there had been no sympathy in his eyes when he ended those who rebelled against him. But for the first time, I wondered if that was a facade, if deep down, there had still been the tiniest trace of sympathy.

"You ask for mercy, but I believe it would have been different if your plan had succeeded," I said, though I wasn't sure if they could even hear me through the pain. Blood poured from their ears, nose, eyes, and mouth-a horrifying sight.

I didn't want them to suffer anymore. They had paid their price. So, I drew my gun and fired three times. The bullets embedded in their foreheads, granting them a quicker death.

The chamber remained completely silent as I walked away. didn't think I would be dealing with any more rebels anytime soon.

door shut. Leaning against it, I finally let the tears fall. I cried until there was nothing left-until I had no more tears to shed. It was necessary. Crying didn't make us weak; it was a release, a way to let out the built-up pain and anger. And

I wasn't naïve enough to believe the war was

be ready for

knock on the door cut me out of my train of thoughts. I wasn't in the mood to see anyone now, so I ignored whoever was at the door. The knock came a second time, then a third- whoever it was didn't plan on leaving. I cursed before walking to

issue has come up," I said.

glancing down the hall as if checking

got the better of me, and I let him

"What

discovered where to find

feeling disappeared leaving me very alert.

This is the address." He handed me a tiny

pounded frantically. I rushed to the dressing room and grabbed a jacket. "I need to go now." I

could go with you, or you could take a few

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