The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0338



"But are they the right ones?"

He raises an eyebrow at me, waiting for me to continue.

"I knew that they had to die. They were a troublemaker from day one and they did something unheard of." I was trying to keep the details vague. Maybe Dane wouldn't want anyone to know his sister is dead. "I have only ever killed those that were dangerous. Those that would put our lives at risk. This one was...." I trail off as Raven's smiling face fills my head

"You wouldn't make it as a leader if you didn't question your decisions." He sighs. "I've heard the stories about you. I've heard where you came from, what happened to you, how you were raised and everything since. It takes most people years to train to become a good leader. Dane would have been training since he was a pup. I was thrown into it, though I was never an Alpha of any kind. You've had what, three ish years?"

Is that all it is? It felt like a lifetime had passed. "And a year of that was spent learning who I am." I mutter

"Neah, you've been propelled into something that is bigger than what any of us can imagine. And you are more than capable. Your decision is just that, your decision."

if it's hurt those around me? What if

shuffles on the tree, it was probably a little uncomfortable for him as he is quite big. "Who would have thought I would be

at him, and he seems to be smiling to

that how you feel about Blair? You had to accept that she needs to

have, her own mother. I guess on some level, I thought I could be the

Jenson.' Nyx sighs.

et

about me. But I don't regret what I've done, I just can't get the image of Raven out of my head

with Dane's woody scent and feel my body tense up Ryken had come out here before Dane Dane hadn't even bothered following me which could only mean that

you to it." Ryken walks in Dane's direction. He pauses briefly but I don't hear what

mutter to Nyx. 'He is angry, frustrated, and hurt all because

as he strides towards me. If it weren't for his

stays rooted to the tree

from my pounding heart. I keep my eyes low as he stops in front of me. That feeling of preparing to be scolded lingered