Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Nine

Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Nine

I'd seen Aric fight before, seen him furious and full of rage, but I had never seen him completely lose himself. He moved with astonishing speed, lunging at her and landing a brutal punch to her face, the sickening crack of her nose breaking echoing through the room.

"You told me she was alive!"

"You fucking sicko!" Punch.

"You used me!" Punch.

Tears streamed down Aric's face, his pain sharp and consuming. Despite everything, I understood-losing a loved one was a pain that never truly faded. Everything he had done, every choice he made, was for his sister, driven by the desperate hope of saving her. It was what any big brother would have done he had fought for her, believing he could bring her back home.

ready. Cynthia wasn't the type to take

she did nothing. Shock flickered across her face, but then,

was all for nothing. She told me Rose was still alive. She deceived me, but I

had to do to save your sister,

mouth to say something, but that's when we

They're here.

for more time. I knew what was coming-I understood the cost of war. Even in victory, not everyone would make it. I would have

in my mind, something completely different from what Aric

Phil were by my side almost instantly. "The soldiers have taken position and are ready to attack,"

to

My advisors rarely questioned me, but in moments like this, I couldn't

steady. "Tell them to