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?" he

as I'll ever be." A thought crossed my mind. "Aric, if things get

silence stretched between us before he

didn't. Instead, he took

I needed someone right now. But a part of

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

I expect, I still hold on. He knew about the war, he knew I was in danger-the whole pack

you and I think it's time you believe in

someone to lean on. My father, Aric, Alexander, but

on the trees, their red lights tracking my every move. To some, it might

of the clearing, flexing his muscles. Maybe my leather outfit wasn't the best choice. I stepped forward

Onyx Pack walked ahead-he was the

witness a battle between Alpha Derek of the Onyx

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

practically