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 is neutral. I

about Trey?” She

assuming the city is somewhere he wouldn't go.” I fix my eyes on Raven. "If there’s

been to the city at least once a week since she was a kid. She knows it

to go.” She keeps her eyes low. “I

prefer you to be somewhere that I can easily reach you at any point of the day. 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

who my brother is.” Raven adds. “Salem made sure of

me thinking differently. Choosing not to respond to her comment, I keep my

won't. I could feel Raven’s eyes burning into

go to Neah when I break the news. “Are you seriously telling me that she looks like

“Yes.”

is glaring at me as she demands answers. “Technically, from my understanding. they

“Technically?” She splutters

“Yes.”

going well.’ Aero

in the dungeon, claiming to be her brother. He is one

you are

decision?” It was

that what she is

Neah shakes her head.

crap for a

eyes flash