The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0161

But as I stood here looking at all the men, knowing how messed up all this is. I knew one thing for certain, we were all tied together because of Neah. All of us.

I stare at the beast that was once Salem. I don't hear the voice I know. I don’t smell his scent. I just see an angry beast. Was I always supposed to be rejected by him? Was this the plan for me? Was I always supposed to have Damien come into my life?

My eyes shift from Salem to Damien

“Are you okay?” Damien whispers to me with a frown

“Yes.” I mutter. “The smell is a bit much, I just need some air.

Liar’ Midnight mumbles

Damien starts to follow me. I shake my head at him. “Stay, help Dane get answers. I’ve heard all I need to hear. I will just be outside.” His frown deepens, but lets me go. I feel his eyes burning into the back of my as I hobble away on the crutches.

I drop on the grass outside, rubbing my bandaged thigh before laying back under the warm evening sun. I had been so angry at Salem for so long, but in there, standing in front of him. I felt nothing for the man I once loved.

I had spent so long trying to get over him when in reality, there was nothing for me to get over. He had made his choice. I feel someone's weight drop on the grass next to me.

you okay?” Klaus

a few

Goddess?”

myself up on my elbows and tilt my head to one side. “How did

too, if I were in your shoes. And because

already started turning humans at that point. All because Roan discovered Neah when she was a pup.” I

Moon Goddess's plan was. To try and right something that Neah's family did to her? To give her a better life?” He pauses and puts his hands behind

She can test us. But look

feet. “Glad I could be of some help. Do you want some help getting up?

Damien's scent. His frame completely

“No."

“Do you need help?

“No."

hear Jenson shout from nearby.

not weird.” I shout back, remembering how Salem always referred to me as a weirdo before roughly slamming his lips

down at me. with his ¢ dark eyes, and for a brief moment, I was glad he hadn't ¢ marked me yet. I didn’t need, im to hear what was going on in.