“No.”
“Don’t lie to me. The last time you held it like that, you collapsed.”
“It doesn’t hurt, I swear.”
“Then why are you holding it?”
“It’s….It’s nothing.” I didn’t want to tell him that the scar was a reminder of how weak I was. It was going to be a permanent reminder of my weakness. Bruises fade, smaller wounds heal, but this would be there forever. A constant reminder that even though the blood tie was broken, I was still mated to Beta Kyle. Yet even when he dies, it will still be there. A reminder of the horrible life I had.
His crimson eyes narrow as his brow creases into a frown. He leans back in his chair, studying me when I don’t explain myself.
“Scars will fade over time. It won’t always be so prominent.”
How could he know what I was thinking? Or was it that obvious?
“You should look at it as a survivor's wound.” He continues.
“A survivor’s wound?” It wasn’t something that was on my radar at all.
He nods at me. “It caused you a great deal of pain and suffering. But look at you, standing in front of me, probably looking the healthiest you have in years. You survived, Neah. You may not think it, but deep down, you are a fighter.”
He had such high hopes and time will show him just how wrong he is. The only person I’ve ever really wanted to kill is Beta Kyle. Other than that, I wasn’t a fighter.
When there was no news of any more beasts in the forest, Alpha Dane told me I didn’t need to stay in the office any longer and that I was free to explore.
Standing at the open front door, I watch the snow start to fall, little white wispy flakes blow around and there were already children running around trying to catch the flakes on their tongues.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Alpha’s Contract (Taylor West)
I am curious though, is Neah's instinct about Mallory correvt though? Is Mallory trustworthy? I am also having my doubts about her...
I love this story...
I wish we could just get all the chapters. I'm dying to know more....
Why is this so good???...
As of chapter 60. I agree with Neah. She is not required to care. Leave the a-holes to their fate....
This is really a good novel.. I liked the slow character developments of protogonists.. specially Neah's courage n Dame's patience!!...
Listen is not enough... what about 15 a day??? Or 20??? Or the rest of them????...
another 10 chapters,please...
Wish it was more than 10 chapters a day😫...
I need more than 10 "chapters" a day... I need all chapters. All 300+....