Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Two Hundred and Twenty Three

ALEXANDER’S POV

I watched Daemon as he walked around the hall, spacious enough to contain at least a hundred people.

“It’s soundproof, so this should do.”

Daemon turned to me. “I’m sure Thane and Riley would be proud of you and what you’ve done with the pack. You know, I did rule for a short while–back when I pretended to be your father, Thane,” he said, a smirk spreading across his face. “It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be.

I had forgotten that–Daemon had the ability to take on different forms.

My first instinct was to demand what had happened, but something told me Daemon had brought it up hoping I’d take the bait. So I held back my curiosity.

“I find it strange. Most of the abilities the Empress possesses are similar to those of a demon. They can shift- move from one place to another in matter of minutes. They can take on different forms, like Cynthia did… control minds, wield fire…”

“Come to think of it, that’s true,” Daemon replied. “Maybe their so–called ‘god of light‘ isn’t so different from Mavok.”

Mavok is considered the father of demons, though most never really believed in the myth.

“Daemon.” I began, “You might have saved my mother’s life once–given yours for hers…”

“A decision I’ll regret for the rest of my eternity,” Daemon cut in, and I couldn’t tell if he was being truthful.

“As I was saying, I know of your sacrifice, and I’m grateful. But I also know the harm you’ve caused. You’re only here because I believe this might be a way to save my mate. But if you step out of line–just once–I will make you pay and that is a promise I intend on keeping.”

“So don’t worry. I think I can keep myself in check…

tell what

in love. Then again, the problem with you is–you always fall for the

right there. But I might’ve screwed up

when it came to relationship issues–but for some reason,

you, you seem to be very good at screwing

be mended. I should’ve protected her, but… I went

though he dealt with them differently than most. In the end, he had something resembling a heart–and that must have been what Riley had seen. My mother always saw the best in people, no matter how small or scarred that good side might have been.

then she’ll give you a second chance,” I said, thinking back to Kaida. After everything that had happened, we’d managed to move past our differences. Turns out Daemon wasn’t

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screwing tliings up.

+25 BONUS

brother–to–brother conversation,” Daemon said. I scowled, backing

Daemon, but mostly, I see you as a threat

one of the wooden chairs. “What if I don’t possess the same abilities my

within your wolf–you need to

back to the time I’d let my wolf out, and couldn’t transform back. Part of me wondered if this was all some kind of ploy. He might be my half–brother, but he was still the Demon Overlord- and I

my wolf, and it answered

Daemon instructed. I didn’t

forced my