The Alpha’s Contract by Taylor West

Chapter 0405



"Fire became the thing that worked, deep burns take time to heal, even if you are a fast healer because everything beneath the surface carries on cooking. I managed to burn down several homes in the process. I don't regret that.”

"But Enzo, the guy you killed, he caught on quickly, I was never allowed out of his sight, ever. I couldn't even shower or use the toilet alone. If he took me anywhere to get new clothes, he would be in the changing room with me. At night he cuffed me to the bed so I couldn't sneak out, set a fire or strangle him in his sleep."

She bobs her head, "So I know I'm broken Brax. I've heard you talk about the cracks in Neah's soul. And I know what happens when they meet. It was only a matter of time until everything caught up with me."

"Why haven't you told me all of this before?" I knew she had been holding something back, but this wasn't what I was expecting. Yet I knew the words that are coming out of her mouth are so heartbreakingly truthful.

She lets out a soft sigh, "Coming here was supposed to be a new start for me. Especially after you shot Enzo," She rubs at her neck again, "Not once did I ever think I would lose the rest of my abilities."

"What if you can get them back and gain your Lycan too?" It was a long shot, but it might just work.

"Don't be stupid. This is the hand I have been dealt. This is what I have to live with."

wither away. The higher powers work in some messed

coming. And I am okay with

snap, she wasn't even prepared to listen to what

having you watch me for weeks on end and making me feel like I was losing my

against my chest. My lips

I hold her steady, keeping

anymore,

"But I'm...."

if I can convince Neah

mark me? I don't

that's different. You would be like Damien

widen and her brows

not pure blooded Lycans, they were created.

eyes pop up to meet mine, they are full of sadness that wasn't there before.