The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0021

Dane

Centuries of recorded research and there was nothing to describe the beast that had tried attacking my pack. I slam the laptop shut just as Jenson makes his way into the office

“Have you seen your mate?” He asks with a bemused expression and drops down into a chair, sticking his feet up on my desk.

“Yes.” Raven had already made me aware that Neah was having some kind of meltdown about going out the front door, but I had decided to keep my distance. There were just some things she would have to figure out for herself. “Why?”

“I’m just surprised that you have left her alone.

“She isn't alone.” I smack his feet off my desk, “What do you want, Jenson?" “I thought we were heading over to Moonshine.

“Plans have changed.”

“Well thanks for telling me!” He rolls his eyes.

Does he always have to make it about him?’ Aero grumbles

‘I've been a little preoccupied. As you should be.” I snap at my brother

“The forest has been checked. There is no sign of anything else. What do you want me to do?” He shrugs, unphased. “We are well trained. We have dealt with other creatures and if more of those things come, we will deal with them too.”

He was so optimistic. But that was how he had always been. Even when I caught him in bed with my first bride. He had been completely and utterly unbothered. And strangely enough, that is what made him the perfect Gamma. He was able to keep such a level head that he could see problems where others couldn't.

“If it puts you at ease, I will up the number of Wolves on duty.” He mutters when I don't say anything.

it was here for her?” It was already a growing suspicion that I had. The breaking of the blood tie, what Madame Curie had said and now something like that turns up, it couldn’t just be a coincidence. Nothing in my life was

don’t want to sound rude, but she isn’t exactly anyone special is she? She is just someone that

him if he puts another hand on her,

he saying something?” Jenson asks.

to remind you of the importance

dark eyes, his wolf Aspen

stop him from pushing and it was always fun to let him try. Deep down, he knew he didn’t have the strength or

what do you want me to do?” Tell him to shove his head up his own

you can gain a location on

in

him, “You saw how she reacted. She

“Fine.”

them laughing and smiling as they ran

few minutes, Neah suddenly collapses on the floor and is holding her hand to her chest. I was out the window and tearing towards them before I had a chance

just out of breath. She doesn't have her Wolf back

right.” Neah mutters breathlessly.

Neah up off the ground. “You need to change, you are soaked.” Neah nods and

her to have some fun.” Raven mutters as

‘I see that now.”

her, aren't you?” My sistet questions. “She's not always going to be injured or “ thrashin@_about in pain. If she

sighs, “But you have something

only sister, but also the only one in the pack that knew when something else was bothering

small smile. “No, not until I know more.” I return her

may have raised Jenson and I after our parents were

before turning and walking in the direction