The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0141

“By this Damien guy?” “Yes.” “After what she did to me?”

“What she did was horrendous, I am not disputing that. And I am thankful that she didn’t kill you. But just like you are haunted by your parents death, she is haunted by what she did to you.”

“Good!” I lie back and stare up at the ceiling. “She deserves to be haunted.”

He doesn't respond and finishes his shower as I lay in silence. Eventually, he climbs into bed, pulling me in against him. “I am not asking you to forgive her. I am not asking you to become friends with her.

“I don’t understand why she is here.” I mutter, fighting the tears “She didn't have to help me find Jess, but she did anyway. If it wasn’t for her. Jess would likely not be here.” “That doesn't answer my question.”

He rests his hands on my stomach and exhales. "I don’t have an answer right now. Or at least I don’t have anything to say that will make you fee better.”

Sitting up, I stare at him, “You always have an answer.”

He doesn't speak. In the darkness. I watch his chest rise and fall. It wasn’t like him. He always had an answer and that unsettled me as much as Mallory being here.

At the breakfast table, I sit my face in my hands. I felt like crap.

“Come on.” Klaus speaks softly to me. “You are nearly done.” He taps the book in front of me. “Sorry,” I mutter.

said you weren't feeling your best this morning.” He offers a

one warned me about this side of pregnancy. And I'm so fed up of fucking ginger biscuits!” He grins and taps the book again.

up at him. “Has he

“About Mallory? No.”

he's with her now.” I glance

he is

“Why?”

to ask. But I assume it’s so she

is mated to her? Is that why he is welcoming

table and the book I'm supposed to be reading. “It's just... I was mated to Kyle and Dane at the same time. He could have another mate out there.” “That explains why you

I look away

NO way. Dane is an honest guy. You know how long it took him to find you.” He closes the book I in fromt of

supposed to

good is rest going to do if you are

on his own. His arms folded across his chest as he observes the pack “You should be in bed if you are not studying!”

and he cocks

in at her temporary home.” His crimson eyes move to Klaus. "Can

me later and gives me a wink as he walks

question that has been plaguing me all night. “Is there something going on between you two?” ‘I've been waiting for you to ask since I read your mind last night.” He smiles, trying