The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0061

There was that rare spike in her thoughts. Almost a dark side that was trapped by who she had become over the years. Most people would find it unsettling, but it turned me on. It was enticing and I wanted to bring it to the surface

There's a brisk knock on the door that’s accompanied with Raven’s scent. Stopping our conversation, and from Neah's thoughts, I could tell she was grateful for the break.

“Come in.” I call to my sister

“Hey,” Her eyes move between me and Neah, trying to read the situation. “Can I take Neah shopping?”

“Shopping?

“There's a couple of us going into the city. I thought maybe Neah would like to join us. Or am I interrupting something serious again?” “It's up to Neah.” I look at my mate, still listening to her thoughts.

She shakes her head. “I’m not....I’m not ready for that.” her eyes flicker to me,. “It might not be safe."

“Nothing can go wrong. It’s neutral territory. No one is allowed to fight there. And I will be there.” Raven pleads. “We will keep you safe.” “Who is we?" I ask curiously

“Me, Klaus...” She names a couple of others

“Klaus is going?” Shopping was definitely not his thing.

“He wants to pick up some more books. You know what he’s like. he won't have them delivered in case someone has creased the pages.” She mocks, “And I assumed you would prefer us to have a chaperone.”

“So you roped him in?

"Yep!"

“She isn't wrong. The city is neutral.

Trey?” She

is somewhere he wouldn't go.” I fix my eyes on Raven. "If

her around to face me properly, "Raven has been to the city at least once a week since she

to go.” She

But that is not going to help you get over your fears. I trust my sister, I trust Klaus, they are not going to put you in danger. And if anyone tries anything, they would

know who my brother is.” Raven

she didn't blame me for Salem rejecting her, but certain phrases had me thinking differently. Choosing not to

I....” “We will have to trust that you won't. I could feel Raven’s eyes burning into the

I break the news.

“Yes.”

Wolf?” Raven is glaring at me as she demands answers. “Technically, from my

“Technically?” She splutters

“Yes.”

going

in the dungeon, claiming to be her brother. He

are letting him

It was a rhetorical question. A warning to

turns to Neah, quickly softening her tone: and dropping her attitude: Most likely realising that what

Neah shakes her head.

to come into the city. Get away from this crap for a few hours. Clear

blue eyes flash