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.

had exactly two hours thirty minutes to

ready?"

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

silence stretched between us before he

he didn't. Instead,

right now. But a part of me

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

opposite of what I expect, I still hold on. He

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

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

packs were present-around eighty in total. A barricade had been set up to keep the crowd out. Cameras were mounted on the trees,

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

the Onyx Pack walked ahead-he was

the Onyx Pack." The crowd roared. "And Alpha Kaida of the

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

Derek practically towered over