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.

exactly two hours

ready?" he

as I'll ever be." A thought crossed my mind. "Aric, if things get rough, I don't want you to

between us before he finally

didn't. Instead, he took a

But a part of me wished it were

actually think he wouldn't come." I said, and

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

and I think it's time you believe

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

on the trees, their red lights tracking my every move. To some, it might look like just a show, but

Derek stood shirtless in the middle of the clearing, flexing his muscles. Maybe

bald man from the Onyx Pack walked ahead-he was the

here today to witness a battle between Alpha Derek of the Onyx Pack." The crowd roared. "And Alpha Kaida of the Nightshade

as loud. I didn't let it get to me. I knew many of

practically