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

a smug smiles “Well, I hate to break it to you, Veronica, you are wrong this time.” Her

for us, you know that.” She takes a step towards me. “Are you still trying to deny

look good on

widened. “I'm not here

hopes that

to me

am the Alpha here. You are the outsider, you were the

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

my hands from hers. “And you need to get a grip:

She gasps, “You actually

ask. Do

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

try me?” I keep my tone hollow, to show her

special about