Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

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Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Eight

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Eight

I watched as Aric’s casket was lowered into the ground.

All the memories were buried along with him. Guilt ate at me, knowing he shouldn’t be down there.

Many 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 was how fast people tend to move on.

Two hours later, everyone was gone, back to their lives. 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 another tombstone like the rest. No one was ever truly too important–life always moved on.

I stood before Aric’s grave, eyes puffy and red, tears rolling down my cheeks, and Alexander stood beside me. His

eyes were on me.

“You 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, I know you’d always hated him.”

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anyone you care about, I am obliged to 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

for you, many of us would have died.” I said, thinking back to the

me, you wouldn’t have had to face Derek; the rogues would never have attacked either. So, this is all

he was ever genuinely happy.”

and we had to return to the pack house. As sad as it was, life had to move on—but I would

me for the night. I was

over me. I wasn’t alone- just knew

Cynthia called.

“Get out.”

you were taking the position you were born for. I mean,

return to wherever he

He is staying; the pack

was considerate enough. We made a deal I kept my part, and now I just have to make sure you keep

she was about to do, she

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