The Alpha’s Contract

Neah “Are you sure I can’t do anything to help?” I ask Raven. “It’s really hard to just sit and do nothing.

“No. You need to stay right there. Eric has it handled.” She passes me a glass of orange juice and climbs on to the bed with me. “Have you heard anything from Dane?”

I shake my head. It was the longest I had gone without speaking to him. It felt strange. I knew he was fine now. I could feel it, but it didn’t stop me thinking about him.

‘I’m sure everything is good. You never know. He might be back for the party.” Raven mutters hopefully “Eric already said it was unlikely and we still haven't figured out what we are doing about Roan.”

“You don’t need to worry about that. Eric and Klaus will have it covered.”

I groan, sipping the orange juice when there is a knock at the door.

“Come in!" Raven calls out

Eric steps into the room. His eyes are low. “Dane is on the way home.

“He found Jess?" I mutter, shoving my juice at Raven

“Yes. She is fine. she is safe."

“Why does it feel like you are not telling us everything, Eric?” Raven is staring at him with her dark eyes. “I’ve known you my entire life. I know when there is something else you want to say. Jenson is fine, Dane is fine and you have just said Jess is safe. So what is it?”

His eyes settle on me. "You need to stay calm.”

Raven clambers off the bed and punches Eric in the arm. “Are you serious? You should know by now that telling a woman to remain calm, doesn't make them remain calm!”

He sighs “Dane is bringing Mallory here.”

It felt like my heart stopped. “Why....Why would he do that? You told him. You told him what she did to me. You said he confirmed it was the same woman. That she had the same scar.”

“Neah, breathe!” Raven mutters as I get out of bed and start pacing

“He’s bringing her here?!" I almost cry

Let me think! Nyx snaps, she was just as riled up as I was. ‘Maybe...maybe he is bringing her here so we can kill her.’ “Nea, talk to me.” Raven mutters

Maybe he wants you to get closure.’ Nyx suggests

I felt sick. Since I had heard the name, the memory of what she had done to me had unlocked. And now, just like my parents bloody faces, I replay it over and over in my head. The pain, the cracking of my skull, my pleading until my words were nothing and darkness took over.

“Neah!” Raven calls my name again.

“She can't come here.” I mutter

“Okay. But please get back into bed.” She turns back to Eric, “Why the hell would he bring her here?” “He said he would explain when he arrived.”

“I don’t understand.” I mutter, moving out of Raven’s way. “He always said he wanted to kill everyone that had hurt me. And now...he is bringing her here. To my home. I'm pregnant!”

“And that is why you need to rest. We can handle this.” She clenches her teeth as she glares at Eric. “Can't we!” “Of course, you and the heirs are our priority.” Eric mutters

I feel my stomach churn. I already knew what was coming and launch myself in the direction of the toiletNôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

“Just go and keep an eye on Roan.” Raven mutters at Eric as she rubs my back.

“It's a joke right?” I mutter when she helps me back into bed.

“Dane always ‘has his reasons. I’m sure he wouldn't do anything that would purposely put you in harm's™ way. Fodils on the positives. Jessis safe. Dane and Jenson are bringing her tome. No matter what is-thrown atyou, you have found a way to rise above. If you have to kill fir, then kill her.”

“You're right. I need to keep my pups safe.” She nods and flicks on the television. “Now, can we watch this film I’ve been telling you about?" “Why are we still going ahead with this?” I mutter as Raven slowly walks with me towards the training grounds.

Music had been playing for most of the afternoon. Everyone already seemed to be in the party mood, though it wasn't supposed to be starting until sunset.

“As I have said, the pack needs it. It was Dane’s idea. It kept Roan here a little longer and it gave my brothers the chance to find Jess.” And bring the bitch here.’ Nyx growls

“Ladies!” Roan comes up behind us. Did he hear Raven? “How are you feeling Neah?

“Tired.” I mutter. He was playing the nice guy act

“It must be hard carrying twin Lycans.”

“We don't know if they are Lycans yet!” Raven tells him briskly

“Right. yes, Neah did say that. Out of curiosity, when will you find out?

“Not for a few months.” Raven declares

His dark grey eyes hover on me. “A few months is a long time.”

“There's nota lot I can do about that!” I snap at him. Knowing what he had panned for Jess made.fe so angry. But he was also overly interested in the twins. More> specifically, my unborn twits.

“Hey, there you are!” Klaus comes jogging towards us. “Happy Birthday.”

“I thought this was a celebration for winning the war.” Roan states

“It is, but we also celebrate our pack leader's birthdays. It's a joint celebration” Klause tells him “No one told me it was your birthday.” Roan grins at me. "Happy birthday Neah."

“It's not something I usually celebrate.” I mutter

He watches-me as Raven and Klaus talk. He doesn't speak a single word anda shiver goes down my spin re. Jess was a distraction. It was‘the twing-he wanted. I could feelit i in my bones. It was why he was. Still here.

“Come on, Roan.” Klaus shouts. “Come tell me about Ashburn city. I've always wondered what it was like for you lot. Do you still do pack runs?’ I let out my breath as Roan follows Klaus, answering his questions

“His brother is dead, right?” I quietly ask Raven

“That's what Dane told Eric.”

“He hasn't said anything. Not a single word. He would feel it right. He would know that his brother was killed.”

“Possibly. It's a little different when they are in different packs. There is a good chance he felt something. But there is also just as strong a chance that he felt nothing. Why?

“I think it was a setup.” My eyes flicker around to make sure we are alone. "He hasn't mentioned his brother once. And the questions. He is desperate to know if the twins are Lycans.”