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!"

to Neah. “She isn't wrong. The city

Trey?”

my eyes on

me properly, "Raven has been to the city at least once a week since she was a kid. She knows it better than anyone. f you don’t want to go,

don’t want me to go.” She

you get over your fears. I trust my sister, I trust Klaus, they are not going to put you in danger. And if anyone

Wolves know who my brother is.” Raven adds. “Salem made

rejecting her, but certain phrases had me thinking differently. Choosing not to respond to her

have to trust that you won't. I could feel Raven’s eyes burning into the back of my head.

what??” Raven's eyes immediately go to Neah when I break the news. “Are you seriously telling me that she looks like that thing you

“Yes.”

she isn't a Wolf?” Raven is glaring at me as she

“Technically?” She splutters

“Yes.”

this is going

in the dungeon, claiming to be her brother. He is one too?” Raven

you are

It was a rhetorical question. A

quickly softening her tone: and dropping her attitude: Most likely realising that what she is asking, would apply to Neah. ‘Are

Neah shakes her head.

definitely need to come into the city. Get away from this crap for a few hours. Clear your head and spend a shit

eyes flash