The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0217

I’m surprised when his hand wraps around mine. Pressing the knife a little deeper into his skin. “Then you should kill me now. Because I want you to be mine in every single way!”

My breath hitches in my throat and I have trouble concealing it. At some point, he had crossed the lines from being usable, to fuckable to now, where he is actually desirable. He still has a long way to go, but willing to kill himself for me adds another notch to his bow.

The dribble of blood turns into a trickle. Running down over the blade and into our hands. He doesn’t flinch and his gorgeous dark eyes stay on mine.

It’s only when my hand loosens on the knife that he lets go. The knife clatters to the floor and I was momentarily grateful for the dark carpet. I would have lost my shit if blood was on a cream carpet. It’s almost impossible to get out.

I watch his wound heal, leaving a smear of blood on his neck. Damn he looked hot.

But no, I won’t give in to him, not tonight, not after he pulled that shit.

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myself as invisible as possible as passersby wander up and down the busy street. I hadn’t planned on coming back into the

know of any disturbances to do with the Rogue. No doubt he has killed someone. They never could go long

chair next to me. With one look, he closes

doesn’t take long. Quiet whispers from Wolves sitting

teenager mutters as

isn’t doing anything?”

both cast eyes in different directions but don’t seem to acknowledge me.

and she shakes her head. “I don’t feel safe there anymore. It was two young

Jenson, the colour dissolving from his face right

at him. “I know it reminds you of her but it's not going

but it was

“Dad is going to speak to your Alpha today. See if we can relocate. I have three younger sisters and they are worried

me here.” The second girl mutters. “It must

over. Jenson had said that Dane was holding the Alpha hostage. But they had mentioned an