Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter 468

A massive, lush tree sprouted instantly, vibrant and brimming with life. You couldn’t even see the top when you looked up- it already had a hint of a Divine Tree’s grandeur.

Nobody present could see it. Some of the higher–level elders vaguely sensed a ripple of power but couldn’t pinpoint it clearly, so they brushed off the fleeting oddity,

Chapter One Hundred and Seventy Eight

Chapter One Hundred and Seventy Eight

ALEXANDER'S POV

The bottle was empty.

I sighed, setting it aside as I pushed myself off the couch. Another bottle. Another drink. I poured a generous amount into the glass, I lifted it to my lips and drank, not bothering to pace myself. The burn was familiar, settling deep in my chest.

Why couldn't I stop thinking about her?

I lit another cigarette. At this point, my liver was probably fried, and my lungs were most likely black. As a werewolf, I could heal easily, but now, this stuff was dangerous-and yet, I didn't really care. I took a slow drag, letting the smoke curl around me. One puff, then another. Too soon, the stick burned down to nothing

I reached out for another cigarette; the packet was empty.

"Fuck!" I cursed-and then I saw the figure. Kaida. "Why are you still here?" I asked, but my question didn't carry enough venom; in fact, I felt a bit... relieved to see her, and then she got closer, and I realized it wasn't her, it was just another whore with the same hair color. She walked toward me, deliberate in her movements.

"I can see you are... troubled. I can help." She said seductively, and that brought

a smirk to my lips. She walked closer and sat on my lap. "I can make you forget her."

She was referring to Kaida, and the smirk on my lips disappeared. Why did she have to bring up the very person I was trying to forget?

I pushed myself off the couch, and she stumbled. I caught her easily, then loosened my belt. She moved into position without hesitation, spreading her legs for me. But that wasn't exactly how I wanted her. I flipped her over, positioning her the way I preferred, and then I thrust into her from behind. She let out a string of moans and pleas that always annoyed the hell out of me. 'Please, fuck me harder.' 'Oh my goodness.' 'Oh, Alexander.' 'Yes, that's it, right there...'

"Shut the fuck up!" That immediately silenced her. I finished in her before pulling out. "You'll get double pay." I assured her, and of course, the mention of money quickly got her smiling. I dismissed her.

I headed to the bathroom to wash up. That's when it hit me the guilt. Something I hadn't felt since I started living like this.

I had been doing my best not to think about her, but now nothing could shove her words away from my mind. The scalding water burned my skin, but I needed it-I needed the pain to focus, to clear the haze of alcohol.

What she didn't realize was that this routine was anything but 'fun'. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I was born an Alpha-being away from my pack was the hardest thing could ever do, and no amount of activities could make me forget or dull the feeling that I was supposed to be with them. But I couldn't go back.

I remembered the surprise in her eyes when I hadn't reacted to the news of her near-death. I had meant what I said-what I felt wasn't the same. But still, the thought of her dead made me realize just how much I wanted her alive.

I was nothing like my parents.

But no matter how many times I repeated that mantra to myself, I knew she was right.

My thoughts were cut off abruptly. I sensed a presence.

told me it wasn't

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turned off the shower-of course, I'd

stepped toward the mirror,

the fog

was. The intruder, standing

I turned.

in..." My words trailed off when I stared at the woman now standing before

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softly curling around the grass’s leaves. The moment they touched, Nyx felt like her mind linked directly

Soul Grass didn’t just send simple emotions–it spoke in a faint,

around, puzzled. It didn’t feel that warm to her. Plus, Violet Soul Grass had lived

grass. Two little leaves twisted shyly, its voice tiny. “Because I’m about

might need different conditions–a test from the Heavenly Law for

sensed this trial was coming. That’s why it had been so eager to greet Nyx that day, hoping this

its needs, Nyx didn’t hesitate. She pulled out a few spirit stones and

and even though it was her first time doing this, the array came together smoothly in her hands.

as she was about to move the Violet Soul Grass into it, several hands shot out from all directions to stop her. “Don’t touch it!”

you think

the gourd artifact, a few elders glared at Nyx like she was the enemy,

immediately stepped in to shield her, blocking the guy. His arm took a solid hit instead, the impact making a teeth–grinding

trying to reassure her like it was no big deal, but the veins on

could’ve broken his bones. And if it’d been Nyx, it would be

kid?” The elders finally

who’d swung at him bristled with

spiritual energy in him–just a mortal–and

recognition. He slapped out a palm in irritation. “It’s you who’s shameless! Picking a fight with two kids–real impressive! Why don’t you spar with

an alchemist, not a fighter, but his fire spiritual root

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guys were no

wasn’t even at his level–far below, really–and got pushed back hard, no chance

teach her a lesson!” the elder stammered, trying to

your lessons,” Cyan said coolly, his

the face. Whether Nyx was right or wrong, nobody got to touch his disciple without going through him.

finally had enough and raised her hand to explain, “I’m not messing around. The Violet Soul Grass is about to bloom–it feels the current environment’s

tone was dead serious, but her words didn’t make a lick

her side, couldn’t help but wonder. The others looked at her like she’d

carefully crafted this environment for the grass. It might not be perfect, but it had kept it alive this long–it sure seemed more reliable than her