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.

hours thirty

you ready?" he

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

long silence stretched between us before he finally

to leave, but he didn't. Instead,

now. But a

I didn't actually think he wouldn't come." I

can't. Every time he does the opposite of what I expect, I still hold on. He knew about

strong Kaida, I believe in you and I think it's time you believe in yourself

on. My father, Aric, Alexander, but this time...

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 me, it was

muscles. Maybe my leather outfit wasn't the best choice. I stepped forward

from the Onyx Pack walked ahead-he was

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

loud. I didn't let it get to me. I

Derek practically towered over