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Chapter One Hundred and Eighty One
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Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Two
I had been a fool. They had played me for one.All those years, I had waited. I had believed them, but they were the true villains, hiding behind a façade of false ‘holiness.’“When you discovered this, why didn’t you try to save me from them? Why didn’t you do anything?”"I did. I sought out a powerful warlock to cast a spell on me. I knew the only way I could be with you was to take another form. So, I became a wolf and listened to every single thing you said. You cried a lot, and I blamed myself even more.But the warlock had warned me—the longer I stayed in that form, the more likely I’d remain that way. At some point, I lost all my human sense and truly believed I was one of the other wolves.I came to you as soon as I could, Aliya."I stared at the man—he could be a complete stranger or someone I had known all my life. Yet, for some reason, I trusted him. I believed him."How could you subject yourself to that for all those years just to watch over me?" I asked, completely awed
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I returned to the house. Tasha was sitting on the couch with a sly smile on her lips. I ignored her, I wasn’t in the mood for her drama.“So, who was the cute guy?”“What?” I questioned. Once again, she had caught me by surprise.“The guy you were just speaking to?”“I wasn’t speaking to anyone.” I lied.“Do you take me for a fool?” she asked, her smile widening. “You’re such a skank. Did you really think you could play along with two men—especially when one is a powerful Demon?”"Tasha, there is nothing going on between that man and me. He’s only a friend.""A friend you’re being very sneaky with? Yeah, right. Well, if he’s ‘only’ a friend, I suppose you wouldn’t mind me letting Daemon know what you’ve been up to."I hated how my eyes gave me away. She was going to tell him, and I had a feeling this would end very badly.“You can’t tell him, please, Tasha.”I could tell from the glint in her eyes that she was enjoying this. Of course, this was what she had always wanted—to have somet
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-22Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Four
"I shouldn’t have left you alone with her," Daemon said."I could handle myself.""Yes, I saw," he said with a small smirk."Your eyes… they’re darker," I noted. "You haven’t fed yet, have you?""It’s nothing to worry about," he said, rolling up my shirt to reveal the bruise from Tasha’s kick. A low, inhuman hiss escaped his lips. "I shouldn’t have let her die that easily," he said—and I knew he meant it."Daemon, it’s fine. It’s just a bruise—it’ll heal in a few days," I said.I was used to bruises, ones far worse than this. One of Julia’s favorite punishments had been whipping, so this was nothing."What are you thinking about?" Daemon asked as he applied a colorless ointment to the bruise."Nothing," I lied, but the way his brow cocked told me he knew better."I was thinking about Julia and how much she loved her whip."He paused, and I wondered if I’d said something wrong."She will never get her hands on you again. I’ll make sure of that," he promised—and I believed him.I recall
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KADIA’S POVI couldn’t sit in my room sulking over Alexander. There was a lot to be done, so I did the next best thing—I immersed myself in a busy life, hoping it would take my mind off him. I should move on, maybe even allow myself a few healthy affairs.I noticed the way some men in the pack watched me, their interest unmistakable. There would be no strings attached, just casual flings—those too could help me stop thinking about him. But for some reason, I couldn’t bring myself to do it, despite knowing he had done the same. Alexander was the only man I had ever given my body to, and I didn’t think there could be any other person."Alpha," Austin called, his voice pulling me from my thoughts. “Alpha Derek of the Onyx Pack had just arrived.” Austin reported."Let him in," I said. Austin nodded and went to pass the message to the patrollers.The Onyx pack was also a well-known pack. They were big on the production of quality ammunition; this had given their pack a strong financial sta
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I led him into the second section of the meeting room, leaving my advisors, his beta, and gamma behind.“The room is soundproof.” I informed him.A tense silence stretched between us, as if he were choosing his words carefully before finally speaking."I hear rumors," he began. "Rumors of a female Alpha.""They aren’t rumors. I am the Alpha—for now."I waited for him to ask if that meant Alexander was coming back, but he didn’t.“I do not underestimate your strength, Alpha Kaida.” I could tell he had just added the title to attempt a respectful conversation, not because he regarded me as an Alpha. “But women have many responsibilities. You cannot deny that they were born weaker; there are few exemptions, but what happens when you get pregnant—because you will need an heir? People will always look down on you, simply because you are a woman.” He said it, and he was right."Tell me, Alpha Derek, why are you really here?" I asked, sensing there was more to his visit—more to why he wanted
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I recounted everything Alpha Derek had told me to Austin and Phil."From one perspective, he’s right," Phil said. "Marrying an Alpha—especially one as powerful as Derek—would be the best option. But," he added, thankfully before I could unleash my fury on him for even suggesting it, "you were right to reject the proposal. He has no right to force a marriage on you. He threatened you, giving you a choice… which sounds much like a form of surrender.”"Yes. Surrender. That’s what his proposal was. And if there’s one thing the Nightshade Pack is known for, it’s that we don’t surrender. That won’t change now."“What do we do?” Austin asked me.I would have told him to check with those we have alliances with; maybe I could convince some to help, and in return I could reward them, but there was, of course, some truth in what Alpha Derek had said: if I did ask for help, they would believe that Alexander was really gone and the pack was defenseless.This wasn’t a matter of pride. I was well aw
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-24Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Eight
I was in the meeting room with Aric, going over the plan we had been working on, when I sensed her presence.Empress Cynthia appeared out of thin air. I hadn’t expected her to answer my call, and I certainly hadn’t planned for her to be in the same room as Aric. But she was here now, and that was beyond my control."You couldn’t arrive at the pack like a normal person, could you, Cynthia?"“Now where is the fun in that?” she answered.From the corner of my eye, I watched Aric, half-expecting him to lunge at her.I couldn’t believe what my life had become—I was working with the man who betrayed me and the woman who killed my parents. Though, with Cynthia, it was different. We both knew we weren’t friends or allies. The moment I got the chance, I would kill her. And I would relish it."I almost can’t believe my eyes," Cynthia said, her gaze drifting past me to Aric. "He’s still alive—I could have sworn he’d be long dead by now. Maybe you finally realized you’ve always felt more for him
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I’d seen Aric fight before, seen him furious and full of rage, but I had never seen him completely lose himself. He moved with astonishing speed, lunging at her and landing a brutal punch to her face, the sickening crack of her nose breaking echoing through the room."You told me she was alive!""You fucking sicko!" Punch."You used me!" Punch.Tears streamed down Aric’s face, his pain sharp and consuming. Despite everything, I understood—losing a loved one was a pain that never truly faded. Everything he had done, every choice he made, was for his sister, driven by the desperate hope of saving her. It was what any big brother would have done—he had fought for her, believing he could bring her back home.Aric had stopped punching her; now he stared at his trembling hands, as if struggling to believe what he had just done. I stepped to his side, ready. Cynthia wasn’t the type to take a beating without striking back—I stood ready, expecting her to unleash whatever ‘magic’ she had on him
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Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Fifty Five
KADIA’S POVI woke up in the healing room.A pair of blue eyes watched me — Daemon. He looked… different, and it wasn’t just the new haircut. There was something about him that made him seem more human."Daemon," I called; my throat felt so dry.He seemed to have already prepared for that. He passed me a glass of water, which I quickly emptied.Everything came flooding back — the news about the plane crash. It became harder to breathe.“Kaida. Calm down.”"He's gone — he was in the plane when it crashed."I yanked out the tubes attached to my arm and rose to my feet. The movement had been too abrupt; the room seemed to spin.I felt hands guiding me back to the bed. I couldn’t hold in the tears.“He shouldn’t have been there. I made him go, and now…”“Stop.” Daemon said, cutting me off. “He is not dead. I visited the site; I didn’t find anything that indicated he was among the ones that died.”“You were at the site?” I asked, my heart speeding up with renewed hope.“Yes. The moment I h
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Fifty Four
ALEXANDER’S POVMy blurred vision slowly cleared, and I realized I was in what looked like a small, empty room.The wall facing me was made of thick, transparent glass.I couldn’t tell how they managed to get me in here—there was no window or door, only a narrow slot likely meant for passing food and letting in just enough air to keep the ‘prisoner’ alive.I could only assume there was some kind of hidden entrance.My hands and ankles were bound with thick silver chains.The chains felt excessive—I could barely move a muscle.More wolfsbane than I’d ever consumed in my entire life had been pumped into my system, completely immobilizing me and filling me with this nauseating, sickly feeling. I hadn’t realized I was shivering until I noticed the tremble in my fingers.The room was chillingly cold, and with the wolfsbane suppressing my werewolf abilities, I was no exception to the cold. I tried to summon flames. Nothing.Maybe I was just too weak to summon the flames. The crushing feeli
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Fifty Three
1KADIA’S POVWhen I discovered the news of my pregnancy, I had been so happy. But I knew a lot would have to change.I had to be more cautious—for the baby. That meant I wouldn’t be able to keep training the pack soldiers for much longer. Of course, I’d have to give up that duty eventually and it had become a part of my life. I would have to watch my diet, too. And then there were other things. Like the fact that I would grow big, and I might not look the same. My toned stomach which I had spent years working on would be no more.This had been the type of life I once abhorred, but everything was different now—I wanted this. I could see a future with Alexander, filled with laughter and little kids running around, and the thought made me smile.Lara was the first person to find out I was pregnant.After I discovered the pregnancy test was unmistakably positive, I was as scared as I was excited.Lara happened to be visiting the pack, and we kind of bumped into each other. She was all s
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Fifty Two
KAIDA’S POVThe flesh-eaters were all gone. Packs that had been destroyed were slowly rebuilding; the chaos had finally settled. But there were still many things to attend to—like the few humans who now knew that dangerous supernatural beings lived among them.The human president had reached out to us; He was ready to pay whatever sum was needed to keep creatures like the ‘flesh-eaters’ away, as they could cause civil unrest among the people. He was willing to pay even more so things could return to the way they were when humans and supernatural beings lived separately.Alexander sent a letter back, assuring him that the ‘creatures’ were gone and that things would continue as usual. What they didn’t realize was that many werewolves and supernatural beings already lived among humans. They owned major companies and enterprises worldwide. From popular clothing brands to tech products, much of it was secretly controlled by the werewolf community.One constant worry lingered on my mind —
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Fifty One
JADE POVEarlierI had chosen to spend my final hours in the little underground lair just beneath the small house I owned.At the other side of the room, trapped behind a magical wall, was a flesh-eater. I had captured it and brought it back here. If Aliyah does go through with her words, then the creature wouldn’t last until the next day.Hours passed, and the beast remained caged—still alive, still stupidly trying to push through the magical barrier I had created to contain it, no matter how many times it got scarred from trying.I wouldn’t blame the girl if she backed out; she had every right to make that decision. She was young and in love—it wasn’t easy to let go of everything for people who were mostly strangers.Beside me was a picture of Ralph. The only one I had, and the only thing that had accompanied me through the years. Many would say I lived a lonely life, but that was the only way I knew how to live—though it hadn’t always been that way.I thought back to when Ralph wa
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Fifty
DAEMONAliya was in the same silk white nightgown she’d slept in. A soft breeze blew through her silver hair. She looked surreal, like an angel. “I have to do this.” She said, and I could see the determination in her eyes.“No, you don’t have to do this. I told you I would find a way…”“There is no other way.” she said, cutting me off. “This is the only way. I can end the war, and this is what I have to do to end it.”I’d remember those words in the dream I had. She’d told me how she could “end the war.”Those eyes stared at me like she could read exactly what I was thinking.“Do you love me enough to let me go?” she whispered—and that’s when it hit me: it was never a dream. “The undead would be gone if Solene died. The war would end if I took my life—with this dagger.”“Tell me one thing, Aliyah. If you were in my place, would you let me go?” I asked. Tears spilled down her cheeks. She didn’t answer, maybe because we both knew what that answer was. “Why in the hell do you think
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Forty Nine
ALIYAHI stood watching the lake.The memory of what had happened here resurfaced, and I smiled. There were still so many things I had yet to do, so many adventures waiting out there.I looked down at the dazzling diamond on the engagement ring Daemon had given me. It must have cost a fortune, but that wasn’t why I thought it was beautiful. It would always be my most prized possession because of what it signified.Now I could see the truth—Daemon would have given up his title to be with me.I didn’t deserve his love. I didn’t deserve him. And yet, I wanted him.The best days of my life were the ones I spent with Daemon. Truly, he was the greatest gift life had given me, and I would always be grateful for that.But I had to make a decision.**FLASHBACK**“I need to speak to the girl alone,” Jade said, and I watched the others walk away, leaving me alone with the sorceress.“I remember it all,” I confessed. “I remember how many people died because of me… how many others I killed.”“That
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Forty Eight
“What did I taste like?” Aliyah asked.“Different… better.” If that was even possible.“That’s because I still have her powers. Even if she’s locked away, she’s still in there.”“You feel her?” I asked.“I hear her. She never stops reminding me that my time is ticking.” Aliyah said.“I will make her pay for what she did to you,” I promised.“She will pay.”…In moments like this, we truly see the vanities of life. Wealth, power, titles—none of them hold any true value. What truly matters are the small, fleeting moments shared with the people you love. Those are the things that endure.Time, too, is a precious thing. It belongs to no one, and no one can stop it. Aliyah walked out of the bathroom.“This is the best bath I’ve had in a really, really long time.”“Would have been better with me in there.”“Maybe, but I’m sore, and we both know you can’t keep your hands to yourself.”“You’re right about that. Now take a seat.”“Why?”"Or stand, if you prefer," I said, watching her raise an
Contractually Yours, Alpha Chapter Two Hundred and Forty Seven
DAEMON’S POVThis wasn’t a dream.It was real; Aliyah was back.All I wanted to do was apologize, over and over again, for every wrong I’d done to her. I wanted to beg for forgiveness, but we only had a single day, and I wasn’t going to waste a second of it. I just wanted to make her happy and give her something to hold onto.“Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?” I asked, and she smiled.“Yes, you have, but hearing it a few more times wouldn’t hurt.”I’d decided to take her away from this pack—to somewhere far from all the chaos and everything that had been happening these past few days.“How did it feel?” I asked, and I didn’t need to say more, she understood exactly what I meant.“Awful. I was there, and yet… not. I couldn’t see what was happening, couldn’t control anything—but I could hear. I heard everything.” She looked up at me. “I did hear when she tried seducing you. And I felt her embarrassment when you turned her down.”Her smile widened.“She might have your body, y
