The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0048

Dane

“Well that didn’t take long! Something tells me that your little sister was lying about you hunting. Tut tut. I’m a little disappointed in her.” Veronica studies me with her grey eyes. She runs her hands through her long blonde hair, pulling it back from her neck. Showing me that she still wasn't marked. It was an act, a reminder of why she was here.

Why is she here? Stupid bitch!’ Aero growls

‘You know why. The same reason she always is!’ I sigh

“Changed your mind, Dane?” She beams at me. “You know I’m here whenever you need me. Ready for you to claim me.” ‘I'm surprised it's taken you so long to arrive. Neah has been here almost a month now.”

She frowns at me, “That's not a nice way to greet your lover.

“You are not my lover. You haven't been for years. So what has brought you back this time? Because my answer never changes. You should have: figured that out by now.”

“Dane, don't be like that. We were great together. And we can still be great together. I’m just here to remind you of that. We both know this new one won't stick, I mean, I haven't even heard of her.”

my eyes as Aero

after you.” “And I've been right, haven't I Dane?” She gives me a smug smiles “Well, I hate to break it to you, Veronica, you are wrong this time.” Her eyes turn to slits as she glares at me. "I killed my mate for you.” “For yourself, you

me. “Are you still trying to deny how much you enjoyed it? I still remember how you smiled when he fell

look good

widened. “I'm not here because I'm

screams desperation to me. Turing up just in the hopes that I will cast them aside, that’s pretty sad, veronica, you really shoald maewe on.”

talk to me like

the Alpha here. You are the outsider, you were the one who betrayed

my home and I am: back fer good." She grabs holdof my fh hands. “Come on,

time ago, Veronica. I've moved on.” I pull my hands from hers. “And you need to get a grip: I've a ready banished my

gasps, “You actually kicked

So again, I will ask. Do you want to join

have let me come and go. I don’t want to be without a pack. That would be torture.” “Then I suggest you behave. If you try anything with Neah, I won't just banish you, I will

to try me?” I keep my tone

so special about her?”