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

you ready?"

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

silence stretched between us

but he didn't. Instead, he

But a part of me wished it

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

stupid hope, but I can't. Every time he does the opposite of what I expect, I still hold on. He knew about the war, he knew I was in danger-the whole pack is in danger-yet

are strong Kaida, I believe in you and I

I always had someone to lean on. My father, Aric, Alexander, but

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,

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

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

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 knew many of them were against this, though

Derek practically