Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety One

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety One

A knock sounded at my door, and I walked over to let Aric in

"I know what you're about to say. I know you think what I did was dumb and reckless-"

"I think you're the bravest person I've ever known, Kaida. You're willing to risk your life for a pack that doesn't even deserve it. The plan might not be ideal, but it was a bold move-one not many would dare to make."

The sincerity in his voice told me he wasn't just saying this-he truly meant every word. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat. Aric had always been my closest friendl; he knew me-sometimes even better than I knew myself. But maybe Cynthia was right. Maybe I was the selfish one.

I never knew about his sister. I had always been too caught up in my own goals,

and through it all, he had stood by my side. I knew how he felt about me, yet I had pushed those feelings aside like they meant nothing.

"Thank you. That means a lot to me," I said. My eyes drifted to the clock.

two hours thirty

you ready?"

my mind. "Aric, if things get rough,

between us before he finally

him to leave, but he didn't. Instead, he took a seat on the

realized how much I needed someone right now. But a part of me wished it

think he wouldn't come." I said, and we both knew

this stupid hope, but I can't. Every time he does the opposite of what I expect, I

Kaida, I believe in you and I think it's

right, all my life I always had someone to lean on. My father, Aric, Alexander, but this time... I would have to

packs were present-around eighty in total. A barricade had been set up to keep the crowd out. Cameras were mounted on the trees, their red lights tracking my every move. To some, it might look like just a show, but for

Maybe my

the Onyx Pack

the Onyx Pack."

cheers from my pack weren't nearly as loud. I didn't let it get to

Derek practically towered over