The Alpha’s Contract

Chapter 0217

I’m surprised when his hand wraps around mine. Pressing the knife a little deeper into his skin. “Then you should kill me now. Because I want you to be mine in every single way!”

My breath hitches in my throat and I have trouble concealing it. At some point, he had crossed the lines from being usable, to fuckable to now, where he is actually desirable. He still has a long way to go, but willing to kill himself for me adds another notch to his bow.

The dribble of blood turns into a trickle. Running down over the blade and into our hands. He doesn’t flinch and his gorgeous dark eyes stay on mine.

It’s only when my hand loosens on the knife that he lets go. The knife clatters to the floor and I was momentarily grateful for the dark carpet. I would have lost my shit if blood was on a cream carpet. It’s almost impossible to get out.

I watch his wound heal, leaving a smear of blood on his neck. Damn he looked hot.

But no, I won’t give in to him, not tonight, not after he pulled that shit.

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I sip my coffee, keeping myself as invisible as possible as passersby wander up and down the busy street. I hadn’t planned on coming back into the city, but it was a good place to sit, watch and listen.

I needed to know of any disturbances to do with the Rogue. No doubt he has killed someone. They never could go long without food.

So far there was nothing. Jenson sighs as he sits in the empty chair next to me. With one look, he closes his mouth, letting me do my thing.

It doesn’t take long. Quiet whispers from Wolves sitting a few tables over from us.

“They just disappeared.” A teenager mutters as she fidgets with her golden nose ring.

“And the Alpha isn’t doing anything?” The blonde girl opposite her whispers.

They both cast eyes in different directions but don’t seem to acknowledge me. Exactly what I wanted.

The girl with the nose ring fidgets and she shakes her head. “I don’t feel safe there anymore. It was two young girls, our age and all they found….” she looks around again “The bodies without their hearts.”

I catch a glimpse of Jenson, the colour dissolving from his face right before my eyes.

“Get a grip.” I whisper at him. “I know it reminds you of her but it's not going to help you right now.”

It sounded heartless, but it was true. I didn't need a liability.

The one with the nose ring continues. “Dad is going to speak to your Alpha today. See if we can relocate. I have three younger sisters and they are worried about them.”

“That explains why you wanted to meet me here.” The second girl mutters. “It must be chaos in Ashburn.”

Ashburn city, the next city over. Jenson had said that Dane was holding the Alpha hostage. But they had mentioned an Alpha. Possibly the Beta stepped up? Anyway, I didn’t really care who rules the roost.

“Let’s go.” I mutter, getting to my feet

“Ashburn city?” He asks as we get back to the car.

I nod, “Looks like your little Rogue problem has found a place to feast.”

Ashburn city isn’t even worthy of being called a city. More like a glorified town. Instead of hiding away behind trees, they lived more like humans. It wasn’t a bad thing. Every living arrangement had its pros and cons. But a city made it easy for a Rogue to take its victims.

They also weren’t closed off from the world, so anyone could wander through. They could even make their way right up to the front doors of the packhouse without a single guard stopping them.

And that’s exactly what we do.

I knock briskly and firmly as Jenson hovers next to me. He had already told me that the new Alpha would know who he was. That wouldn’t be a problem. He didn’t need to know Jenson’s problem with Black Shadow. He just needed to know that I was there to help him with his little Rogue problem.