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.

me. probably looking the healthiest you have in years. You survived, Neah.

is. The only person I've

there was no news of any more beasts in the forest, Alpha Dane told me I didn’t need to stay in the office any

door, I watch the snow start to fall, little white wispy flakes blow around and there were already children running around trying

and immediately step backwards across the threshold. I had

see Raven sitting on the bottom ofthe stairs. Her elbows propped‘en her knees, her chin.» restingyon her hands as she watches me with a smile. I hated that” cotldn’ t scent

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seen snow.” I mutter, looking out at the falling flakes. The snow was getting heavier now and starting to settle on the grass

wrong? I've been watching you for a good twenty minutes and I can’t figure out what the problem is. Is it because of

I had been

arm with mine. "You are not ~ alone hete. There is always S someotié to help or talk to.”

I've never been outside on