The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0168

Raven “You don't get to fucking tell me how I should feel.” I jab a crutch in Damien's direction. “Raven, I don’t do that anymore. I haven't done it for a long time.”

“And what if a deer isn't good enough for you? What if whatever we hunt on a pack run isn't good enough? Will you disappear into the city to get a human fix? Will you lure a human to their death because I have not got the patience or the desire to deal with that.”

"I have a brother who right now might be losing the plot over his dead mate. I have a pregnant friend who is probably receiving some of the worst news she has heard in a while. And an ex mate that is loose in the pack and could be coming after me to fuck up my other leg. So stop telling me how I should feel!”

My shoulders rise and fall with my heaving breathing. My heart hammers in my chest as he stares at me. It was all too much. The drips of information The secrets. Is this what it would always be like?

“Raven...”

“Stop, just, stop.” I stamp one of the crutches on the ground to prove my point, almost losing my balance in the process. I'm mad too!’ Midnight snaps

Damien narrows his eyes at me.

my shoulders and shake my head. "There is nothing you can say to

the floor. “You don’t get to walk away. If we are going to argue,

against his chest but he holds me tight. refusing to let

dark eyes roam my face, yet his grip never changes. It seemed like forever before he spoke again. “Go on then, walk away.” I couldn’t. I couldn’t move or maybe I

so easy, is it?” He whispers in

me. Promise me you will never lure a human to their death. Promise me that you will

But you have my word.” He gently presses his lips to

mind. Losing- myself inthe moment as his kiss deepens:

breaks away, but keeps his face inches from mine. “There is only one thing I’m

such a way

sparks ~ throu yh me with every kiss. When his teeth graze my ear,an © inveluntary gasp escapes my

had felt anything and Damien made me feel everything with just the

could be angry with him, but that