The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0310



Neah

"OW!" I land on my back a little hard and just lie here, stunned by the pain. My energy was almost non-existent and I was done practising for the day. There are only so many times I can deal with the breaking of bones in one afternoon.

'Better.' Nyx mutters "You have almost nailed it."

I had been practising in secret for weeks. Shifting into my Lycan without Nyx's help and it was far from easy. I wanted to give credit to all those that could shift without help.

I had given in a few weeks ago and actually spoke to Nyx, trying to find out why she was forcing herself forward and her answer was always the same. 'I'm just trying to protect us.'

My body and mind had worked so hard to keep her from entering my thoughts that it was becoming impossible to keep her out. She was a constant. A piece of me that I couldn't suppress no matter how much I didn't want her in my head.

fought against her. Every waking moment I tried to keep her out of mind, wishing that she would stop sharing her opinion, hoping

to go away." I hadn't wanted to become a monster. I hadn't wanted to become something that fed on blood and flesh.

than the rest?' She had asked

know

others. Stronger. Powerful.

afar. A dark look on his face that had me disappearing into the training hall and out of sight. I didn't want

had asked me one night after I had put the twins to bed. I hadn't even needed to ask what she meant

does. I'm not any of those

trust me and that is what is holding you back. We are one, Neah. Neither of us can survive without the other because this is who we are meant to be. You treat me as though I am a separate being instead of accepting me as part of you. Look at Jenson,

.Org

the time, her words made me question a lot of things. But more importantly, was she right? Was I responsible for my

can't... I

won't, Neah, you have to

three weeks later, I'm lying on the bedroom floor