The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0037

Dane

She had gone back to her protective state. Barely talking and when she did, it was either ‘yes’, ‘no’ or that phrase that I hate, ‘I’m fine’. Sne had completely shut down and I can’t even figure out what it was that I had said. I had only told her the truth. Was the truth too much for her?

In my office, Raven stares at me. “Are you sure you didn’t do anything?” she demands. “She was chatting to me and now, nothing.”

“I just spoke the truth. I reminded her that she wanted the deal, that she came to me. I told her that I didn't want anyone else touching her.” “Why did you even make the deal if she is already your mate?”

“She doesn't know.”

“You are an idiot!” She snaps as she drops down in the chair. “I don't even know what you could possibly be thinking. Out of all the brides you have had, why do you have to try and push away the one that I actually like? Scratch that, the one who is actually your mate?”

“Raven!”

I agree with her!’ Aero spits

trying to push her

doing a damn good

she is upset either!’ I remind her, “And

not my Alpha!” Raven scowls. “I bet even Aero agrees with me that you

tells me. “She wasn't raised like us. And you seem to be

“And what's that?"

ta be wanted.

scent it

permanent state of fear? Since before you first met her. What if that

eyes at me and leaves

know that you have

had spent so long, pretending to be asleep last night, that I

“Neah,-> I'm going-to be out of the house alot today. You are more than welcome to stay put or go

and when I look up, I see thatshe isn't in the shower. But sat on the floor behind the bath: Her baretknees pulled up