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

began. I met

to see if I saw him as crazy for talking about ghosts, but I

did?" I asked, urging

I know the truth now. My parents never intended to leave. My father had to go because technically his time was up, and my mother... well,

make you sad?" I

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 myself... and I wouldn't have wanted

tell he

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cannot

without you. Even when I was away I couldn't stop thinking about you-no matter

still

would be hypocritical because I would

goodness I'm not very easy to kill." I said to him with a smile. "Right. Thank

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casket was lowered into

buried along with him. Guilt ate at me, knowing

had once been a beta to the Dawn pack, then a commander to the Nightshade

A few months from now, some would forget him. In a few years, others wouldn't even remember that a man named Aric had once lived among us. He'd be just

puffy and red, tears rolling down my cheeks, and Alexander stood

eyes were on me.

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, I know you'd always

care about too. And anyone who jumps in front of an arrow to save your life... I owe him more than words can express. For what it's worth, I wish I was there to save him,

us would have died." I said, thinking back to the number of

Derek; the rogues would never have attacked

genuinely happy."

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

before joining me for the night. I was counting the

his arrival.

when a strange chill crept over me. I