My Contract with the Alpha

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hadow. A palpable coldness emanated from the place, as if the air itself had frozen in an oppressive stillness. She had spent

rk while feeling an unpleasant shiver. It wasn't a house. It wa

m, far too large for two people. Victor was already there, sitting at one end. He didn't look up when sh

t after the day she had. However, she absentminded

be clear," he said abruptly, c

f his statement. He continued to eat, perfec

, but that's it. Don't

to remain calm. "I never asked for anything, Victor. If anyone

into her flesh. "You are here because I decided to be.

o throw a sharp retort at him. But she knew he was just wai

he finally asked

e. Pack members don't need to see you more than necessary. You will not ask about my affairs. And above

ed. " For

t crossed an invisible line. "Because this is

between them. She didn't insist, but she felt a shiver run th

lt to swallow. She felt like she was suffocating under his

t her mind was in turmoil. The western part of

ersations she had overheard in the corridors, whispers that stop

ange between two servants she ha

, but it won't last," one of

will be fine," the other replied, befor

ds were playing over and over in her head. C

ppressive than ever, each shadow taking on disturbing shapes. She turned several ti

Victor didn't want her to find out. And despite her fea

e risk of breaking a rule. After