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.”

don’t worry. I think I can keep

what was going on.

was capable of falling in love. Then again, the

“You’re right there. But I might’ve screwed up whatever

curious type–especially when it came to relationship issues–but

new to you, you seem to be very good at screwing

ever be mended. I should’ve protected her, but… I went after the Nexus Amulet instead, and

that moment, all I saw was a man in love. He wasn’t as soulless as people believed; he did have feelings, 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

that had happened, we’d managed to move past our

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screwing tliings up.

+25 BONUS

I’m having my first brother–to–brother

feelings, Daemon, but mostly, I see you as a threat one I’ll eliminate if

replied settling into one of the wooden chairs. “What if I don’t possess the same

you’re… different. But the ability lies within your wolf–you need to

was all some kind of ploy. He might be

wolf, and it answered to my call.

didn’t know exactly how I was supposed

wolf forced my