The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0020

“No.” “Don't lie to me. The last time you held it like that, you collapsed.” “It doesn't hurt, I swear.”

“Then why are you holding it?”

“It's....It's nothing.” I didn’t want to tell him that the scar was a reminder of how weak I was. It was going to be a permanent reminder of my weakness. Bruises fade, smaller wounds heal, but this would be there forever. A constant reminder that even though the blood tie was broken, I was still mated to Beta Kyle. Yet even when he dies, it will still be there. A reminder of the horrible life I had.

His crimson eyes narrow as his brow creases into a frown. He leans back in his chair, studying me when I don’t explain myself. “Scars will fade over time. It won't always be so prominent.”

How could he know what I was thinking? Or was it that obvious?

“You should look at it as a survivor's wound.” He continues.

“A survivor's wound?” It wasn't something that was on my radar at all.

caused you a great deal of pain and suffering. But look at you, standing in front of me. probably looking the healthiest you have

show him just how wrong he is. The only

I didn’t need to stay in the office any longer and that I was free

flakes blow around and there were already children running around trying to catch the

step backwards across the threshold. I had never been outside

knees, her chin.» restingyon

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& ™

snow.” I mutter, looking out at the falling flakes. The snow was getting heavier now and

I can’t figure out what the problem is. Is it because of that beast, because we have the

I had been standing here for

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just..... I've never been