The Alpha’s Contract

Dane

She had gone back to her protective state. Barely talking and when she did, it was either ‘yes’, ‘no’ or that phrase that I hate, ‘I’m fine’. Sne had completely shut down and I can’t even figure out what it was that I had said. I had only told her the truth. Was the truth too much for her?

In my office, Raven stares at me. “Are you sure you didn’t do anything?” she demands. “She was chatting to me and now, nothing.”

“I just spoke the truth. I reminded her that she wanted the deal, that she came to me. I told her that I didn't want anyone else touching her.” “Why did you even make the deal if she is already your mate?”

“She doesn't know.”

“You are an idiot!” She snaps as she drops down in the chair. “I don't even know what you could possibly be thinking. Out of all the brides you have had, why do you have to try and push away the one that I actually like? Scratch that, the one who is actually your mate?”

“Raven!”

I agree with her!’ Aero spits

“I’m not trying to push her away." I snap

“Well you are doing a damn good job!”

You don't know why she is upset either!’ I remind her, “And you need to watch your tongue.”

‘I'm talking to you as my brother, not my Alpha!” Raven scowls. “I bet even Aero agrees with me that you are an idiot!” I give her a warning glare to tone it down

“She isn't like us.” Raven tells me. “She wasn't raised like us. And you seem to be missing the point.”

“And what's that?"

“She wants ta be wanted. She's not upset. she’s scared.”

‘I would be able to scent it if sne was that scared.”

“What if she is in a permanent state of fear? Since before you first met her. What if that is contributing to her strange scent?” “Thank you for your input, Raven. I will figure it out.”

She rolls her eyes at me and leaves the office.

‘Just claim her.’ Aero mumbles. ‘She is our mate, just claim her. Let her know that you have only agreed to this deal because you already know she is our mate.’

Ignoring him, I head upstairs to check on Neah. She had spent so long, pretending to be asleep last night, that I still expected her to be curled up in bed now. Instead, I hear the shower running.

Pushing the door open, I Keep my eyes off the shower, hoping it would make herfeel a little better. “Neah,-> I'm going-to be out of the house alot today. You are more than welcome to stay put or go over to the > hospital ané hang out with Raven.” ’ Content ©

She doesn't answer and when I look up, I see thatshe isn't in the shower. But sat on the floor behind the bath: Her baretknees pulled up to her <>

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She hadn't even fully stripped before deciding that taking a nap behind the bath was a good idea.

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Moving away, Neah suddenly grabs my hand. “Stay.” She sleepily whispers, tugging me towards her.

Kicking off my shoes, I slide into the bed behind her. Pulling her back flush against my chest. Trying to ignore how her naked ass was pressed against my cock.

After a few moments, she shuffles away. Rolling on my back, I sigh, grateful that I had some morals.

Leaving her to sleep, I head outside to find Eric kicking a ball around with his sons but as soon as he sees my face, he tells them to go to their grandparents.