The Alpha’s Contract (Taylor West) novel Chapter 48

Dane

“Well that didn’t take long! Something tells me that your little sister was lying about you hunting. Tut tut, I’m a little disappointed in her.” Veronica studies me with her grey eyes. She runs her hands through her long blonde hair, pulling it back from her neck. Showing me that she still wasn’t marked. It was an act, a reminder of why she was here.

‘Why is she here? Stupid bitch!’ Aero growls

‘You know why. The same reason she always is!’ I sigh

“Changed your mind, Dane?” She beams at me. “You know I’m here whenever you need me. Ready for you to claim me.”

“I’m surprised it’s taken you so long to arrive. Neah has been here almost a month now.”

She frowns at me, “That’s not a nice way to greet your lover.”

“You are not my lover. You haven’t been for years. So what has brought you back this time? Because my answer never changes. You should have figured that out by now.”

“Dane, don’t be like that. We were great together. And we can still be great together. I’m just here to remind you of that. We both know this new one won’t stick, I mean, I haven’t even heard of her.”

I roll my eyes as Aero snorts

“That’s what you say about each woman that has come after you.”

“And I’ve been right, haven’t I Dane?” She gives me a smug smiles

“Well, I hate to break it to you, Veronica, you are wrong this time.”

Her eyes turn to slits as she glares at me. “I killed my mate for you.”

“For yourself, you mean.”

She frowns at me and gets off of the nurses station. “I did it for us, you know that.” She takes a step towards me. “Are you still trying to deny how much you enjoyed it? I still remember how you smiled when he fell to his knees, begging you for your help.”

“Desperation doesn’t look good on you Veronica.”

“Desperation?” She scoffs as her eyes widened. “I’m not here because I’m desperate.”