"Take off your clothes," he ordered in his cool, baritone voice.My robe slid off my shoulders and I stood in front of him naked and ashamed.But when his wet lips worked their way down my neck, I found myself trembling in fear and desire.***I was 20 years old, a maid.I was given to the bloodthirsty Alpha, the cold and cruel demon that all had feared.Knowing my love for him was hopeless, I made a contract with him: he would take down my enemy in exchange for my life.On the day I got my revenge, I was ready to die, until I found out...***“Amber, do NOT run away from me again," he commanded as he took a step forward."Don't come any closer," I held a dagger up to my throat with one hand, and covered my abdomen with the other, my voice calm. “Or you will never meet your child.”Hybrid Alpha's Contract Bride is created by Reina Bellevue, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
View More**Amber's POVI watched Leo training in our newly landscaped garden. We'd purchased a nice estate in the Redrime countryside adjacent to the lake and it was so nice spending time in the peace and quiet of our own property. He'd put a punching bag up in a huge oak tree. I smiled, wrapping my arms around my barely swollen belly. It was so hot out, and pregnancy hormones weren't helping, so most days I just wore a flowing skirt and an oversized t-shirt.I'd told Leo, once the baby was born, that punching bag would have to be replaced with a tire swing. "Hey, you two! I'm ready!" Maia shouted out the back door. I cringed slightly at her shrill voice. The house was supposed to be for Leo, me, and the baby but Maia didn't want to go back to her father or August. I mean, I couldn't exactly blame her for that. I wouldn't want to go back either. It was hard finding privacy with her always hanging around. Not that I minded too much. It was nice to have a "little sister" by my sid
**Amber's POVLeo checked us all in at a hotel across the Redrime border and luckily there weren't any roadblocks, figuratively or literally, along the way. We had cleaned ourselves up at a rest stop during our travels to look presentable in the case we were stopped, but we never were.Leo had caught up to us a few miles outside the compound, and at that point Leo decided that we ditch the Porsche and rented a large SUV that we could all fit in. Leo wasn't bothered by losing his personal car in the process if it meant we'd all be safe.I was beyond relieved that he was alive and had found us, and thankfully our mate bond helped keep me abreast regarding his condition the whole time. The point I worried most was when it seemed he would have killed August had I not reached out to stop him from losing control.Placing my hand on my stomach, I realized that it wasn't just me that needed Leo anymore. Our future child did too.I sat down on the edge of one of the beds in our hot
**Leonardo POVDylan informed me via mindlink that Amber and Maia were safe. His message relieved the angst that was coursing through me. Now, it was just between me and my pathetic half brother."I thought you wanted to kill me. Here's your chance," I taunted, pointing around to show there was no one in his way.August licked his lips. "Ready when you are," he announced and shifted. I hadn't seen his all white wolf form in years since he never had the need to fight. I followed suit and shifted. Immediately, like the cocky a*shole he was, he jumped forward and tried to slice at my snout. He failed miserably. I stood firmly in place and swiped at his abdomen, deciding to take it easy on him for the time being.August reeled back, his paws sliding around on the hardwood floor. He was unable to gain sure footing, but I waited for him to come to me. All his talk about how he'd kill me the moment I refused to hand over Amber, and now that he had the chance, he couldn't do i
**Leonardo POVI looked outside of the window again, not seeing one of my soldiers in sight. We had been completely overrun in the surprise attack. Now, the most I could hope for now was to give Amber and Maia enough time to get far away from the compound.The howls from battle seemed to die down and the whole atmosphere became eerily quiet. I looked over at Dylan who shook his head at me. He didn't know what to expect either.Then, suddenly, a door at the end of the hall burst open and August waltzed in with a smug smile plastered across his face as he walked towards us. I noticed that he didn't have a spec of blood on him. No wounds, no tears in his clothes. I doubted he'd done any of the fighting up until this point. He always left the dirty work for someone else."Is this what you imagined for your wedding night?" August asked snidely, confirming my suspicions about his plans to interrupt it all along. I glared back at him without responding. I was sick and tired of that
**Leonardo POVI told him once before, if he wanted Amber, it would be over my dead body. "How many wolves does he have with him?" I asked Dylan."Uh… his whole army, it seems," Dylan informed, still panting to catch his breath. He took a seat in a chair beside the bed to regain his energy.As if it was planned, the night exploded with harsh howls in the near distance as my brother's wolves closed in on the compound. "F*ck him," I spat. I knew about my father's plan to throw me out of the pack, but I didn't expect to be expelled with hostility. I had no interest in staying around my father or brother anymore. It didn't need to come to this, but it seemed like my brother wanted to ruin me, take Amber, and cause as much destruction as possible. People said I was the bloodhound, but I guess they never met him."Leo, it's not good. Most of the Torflora soldiers are already down. August snuck up, took us by surprise," Dylan reported. "We have to get out of here," I order
**Leonardo POV"Gone, what do you mean gone!?" I shouted into the phone. "I mean… I don't know. I took her clothes into the bathroom while I thought she was getting in bed, and then when I returned she wasn't there anymore. She left the door open. I looked quickly around the compound, but I couldn't find her," Maia reported. "I'm sorry, Leo. I said I would keep an eye on her." I heard Maia whimpering on the other end. I wasn't going to blame Maia for losing track of Amber. I handed her off to my little sister and that decision was mine and mine only. "I'm going to find her. You alert security, discreetly. I don't want to scare her," I ordered."Leo, what is going on?" Maia asked with a concerned tone. "That's not for you to know," I answered coolly. Maia argued, "Why not? She's my sister now too!" "Just do it! We don't have time!" I barked, breathing heavily.She hung up quickly, as it seemed my message got across clear.I sighed and launched off my bed, teari
**Leonardo POVI was walking down the hall when Amber's bedroom door burst open and she ran out into the hall, sobbing and retching. I jumped back to avoid getting hit by her swinging door. She slumped against the nearest wall, tears smearing what was left of her gorgeous wedding makeup. Seeing her so distraught, I couldn't stay mad at her. Not at that moment. "Amber, what's wrong?" I asked. I went to her. I raised a hand, reaching for her, then quickly dropped it. "She killed her. She killed my sister," Amber sobbed. Her legs gave out and she slid to the floor, sobbing into her hands. In my chest, my heart split. I could feel her sadness through the mate bond. I gripped my own chest, heart heavy as an anvil, threatening to break my ribs. I should have been mad at her. I should have been furious. She'd been willing to poison me at the Luna Queen's request. And it wasn't the first time. There was a part of me that would never get over that betrayal. But I also knew e
** Amber's POVI stared at Leo as he raged, his eyes turning molten gold and glowing brightly as he stared at me. "This is why I don't give second chances! People never change!""I saw you change for me, Leo!" I interjected. I grabbed for him again but he snarled and pulled away."Yes, a big mistake! I got weak for you," he hissed. I jumped to my feet and grabbed his arm. He pulled away from me and made for the door. "Wait! Please wait, Leo!" I yelled, running after him. I was begging, as pathetic as it was, but I needed his help. He kept his pace."Leo stop!" I never screamed as loud as I did just then.It caused Leo to halt in place.Now, I had his attention, and only one chance to change his mind. "You need my blood," I declared. "If you leave, you'll never have it again."He growled."You can use me like I've used you. You can have my blood forever. All I ask is that you help me get my sister back." I wasn't in a place to make demands, but I also knew I had something special to
**Amber's POVI watched Leo toasting with Maia and Dylan at the reception. My lips still burned with how fiercely Leo had kissed me during the ceremony. It was unexpected and my mind was still in a bit of a haze. I was married! I mean, I knew it was to save my sister and help bring peace on the continent, but I was still married. That was a forever commitment. I was surprised Leo actually came around to the point he wanted to take me as his bride.Leo's eyes found mine from across the large tent, as I was hovering by myself off to the side. I looked away quickly, hiding my eyes. My cheeks heated as I turned away and I grabbed a glass of sparkling water trying to blend in. Why did I think that would work? I was his bride! I didn't know why I was acting all shy all of a sudden with my…husband.Truthfully, I couldn't even believe I was saying that.Part of me knew that tonight, we'd consummate our marriage, and that caused my stomach to flutter violently. Yes, we'd made l
The smell of blood filled the air of the bedroom. I felt the warmth seeping through my socks before I looked down to see that the crimson warm liquid had permeated the thin walls of my maid's shoes.In the long, oppressive silence, her face was still smeared with the gore and her long nails dripped red. I was so terrified and shocked by the scene that I couldn't even tremble. "Now," the Luna Queen tilted her head slightly toward me, "Is that enough to convince you to marry the prince?" ***"It's definitely a peace treaty by marriage!" "That's why we were asked to dry clean this. Princess Iris is meeting Hoarfrost's Prince August tonight for the first time. She needs to charm him!" Connie, the longest-tenured maid amongst us, and the unofficial gossip queen exclaimed, holding up Princess Iris' golden evening gown."So, what does that mean for us maids?" Chelsea, a recent hire at the palace, asked in a timid voice.Nothing, absolutely nothing, I thought. As the prince
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