Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

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Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Seven

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Seven

Derek had been taken away from the pack after our fight. A small part of me felt bad for him. In his pack, he had been worshipped, but now... everything was about to change-especially the fact that he would have to rule as an Alpha with only one arm.

If his story taught me anything, it was that we often fall toppreciate what we have. He had a pack, people who loved him, but like every other Alpha, he wanted

more.

He was an honorable man, and for that reason, I had let him go his way-even after his demeaning words about making me his 'whore' when he took over the pack.

"I have to admit. You did very well with the pack." Alexander praised, and I couldn't help the swell of pride I had felt in that instant.

We were currently in the bed, none of us wanting to leave the room or each other's company.

"Most of the time, I didn't even know what I was doing.".

"Well, that makes the two of us. You were born a leader, Kaida."

"No, I wasn't. I might be the daughter of an Alpha, and I might have had big dreams, but being a leader isn't easy. Only now do I realize that I've been chasing the wrong thing for years. I don't want to be an Alpha. All I want is to be with you- by your side, forever."

Alexander kissed me once again. "You've proved yourself, not just to this pack but to the whole world."

"That doesn't make me an Alpha. You are the rightful Alpha."

"I don't see any rule that states two alphas can't rule a pack"

I laughed, thinking back to Derek. In a way, I was just like him-never content with what I had, always wanting more. I never wanted to be like the other girls. Sometimes, even wondered if being born female was some kind of mistake. But it wasn't. My destiny was by Alexander's side to support him at every step, and that, I would do.

"I want to be your Luna... if you'll haye me."

At that he chuckled. "Come on, you will always be my Luna and mate."

Mate.

was gone, but strangely there was something stronger between us, and

something you need to know." Alexander began. I met my mother-well, she

crazy for talking about ghosts, but I believed him, and besides,

asked, urging

never intended to leave. My father had to go because technically his time

that make you sad?" I

a way, I get it. When you told me about the attack-how you were almost killed-I knew that if anything had happened to you, I would've blamed

could tell he meant

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cannot

stop thinking about you-no matter how much I wanted to shove you out of

was still so

I

easy to kill." I said to him with a smile. "Right. Thank

One Hundred and Ninety

Hundred and

as Aric's casket was lowered into the

buried along with him. Guilt ate at me, knowing he shouldn't be down

who knew Aric were also present. He had once been a beta to the Dawn pack, then a commander to the Nightshade Pack. He was loved by many, but the strangest thing about life

a few years, others wouldn't even remember that a man named Aric had once lived among us. He'd be just another tombstone like the rest. No one was ever truly

stood before Aric's grave, eyes puffy and red, tears rolling down my cheeks, and Alexander

eyes were on me.

know, he had a sister. I had no clue about her; she was the reason he betrayed me; he wanted to save her." I paused when I realized who I was talking to. "Sorry,

in front of an arrow to save your life... I owe

thinking back to the number of rogues I'd seen. In my wounded form, I didn't think I

face Derek; the rogues would never have attacked either. So, this is all my

ever genuinely happy." I whispered more

to return to the pack house As sad as it was, life had to move on-but I would never forget Aric, nor will I forget the sacrifice he

with work before joining me for the night. I was counting the minutes and seconds

his arrival.

over me. I wasn't