Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley)

Chapter One Hundred and turn

Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Seven

KAIDA'S POVnoveldrama

"Luna, are you alright?" Sarah asked.

I had zoned out again, Cynthia's visit had only been a few hours ago, I still recalled how it felt like being 'drowned.

My throat felt sore, but it wasn't the pain that bothered me Until now, I had no idea how powerful she was; I couldn't believe that I thought I could take her. If I had waited even a little longer and gathered more information about her if I hadn't rushed into this things would have been much better. I mean, I know she'd never really let me off, not after what my parents did to her, but I wouldn't be at the top of her list of priorities.

Another surprise was the news that someone had taken the girl. I think her name was... Aliya. I still remembered Alexander telling me about her-how 'important' she was to the empresses, and their entire city. Could it really be pure coincidence that she was taken on the same day I attacked the Empress? Or had someone known about my plan, waiting for me to make my move so they could take their chance?

I had no idea, but I was definitely caught in the middle of all this. If news of what I had done got out, many would believe I had a hand in Aliya's capture. And now that Cynthia knew who I was and what I planned to do... I had no clue how she intended to use that information, but whatever her plan was, I was certain I wouldn't like it.

The Aureonnas didn't operate under the Alpha King or Queen, which made what I had done even more reckless; I might have 'mistakenly' started a war.

I took a deep breath; I needed to think and clear my head.

Only then did I realize that Sarah was still awaiting my response.

"I'm fine." I lied; she didn't buy that.

"You look kind of pale; are you sure you are strong enough to leave?"

I had been discharged, but she was considering running another check.

"I am fine, Sarah." I repeated, getting up from the bed and rising to my feet. That was just so she could see that I was all set and ready to leave the healing room.

"Would you be needing... the pills?" She asked and it took a moment for me to realize she was referring to the pregnancy pills. I had promised myself that if I wasn't pregnant, I would use the pills, but now... I wasn't so sure anymore; what was the use? With the wolf's bane in his system, my chances of getting pregnant were low to... nil.

"No, I don't think I would be needing it."

"Are you sure?" she asked; the look on her face clearly said she wanted me on those pills, but since when did Sarah, a common pack healer, have a say in my own life? I thought back to her advice on aborting the baby-I hadn't considered that at all, but I didn't like the fact she'd even brought it up..

"I said I don't need the pills." I snapped and immediately felt guilty.

I was still on edge due to Cynthia's visit, but I'm sure Sarah believed she was helping.

"I'm sorry, Luna. If that is all, I'll leave," she said, her voice sounding... professional-no longer like she was speaking to a friend.

"That would be all." I said, and she left without a single word.

I had been expecting him even before he entered. Alexander looked just as

stressed as I was. In times like this, I

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had to remind myself that I was three years older than him though, to anyone who saw us together, he would eastly pass for the older one. He looked dashing in his coat, a scarf wrapped around his neck, paired with well-fitted trousers and polished boots. The air was considerably cold, but werewolves weren't as affected by it as humans especially not an Alpha like him.

The moment he saw me, his eyes brightened, and a simile played paused. He cocked his eyebrow.

"How many people have been here?" he questioned.

on his lips; he walked towards me and then

I gave a nervous laugh, "It's the healing room, so imagine a lot. Why?"

"I'm perceiving an unfamiliar scent."

Cynthia.

I knew it was her scent he was referring to. I opened my mouth to spill all that had happened between me and the Empress, but no words came out. Alexander waited expectantly, but I couldn't say the words.

"As I said, it's the healing room and you can't tell me you know the scent of each person in this pack." I responded, and he finally shrugged.