The Alpha’s Contract
Chapter 0034

Neah

His face wrinkled up into a mixture of surprise and confusion. Maybe there was even a little hint of anger there. But I just wanted to know where I stood with him.

My life at Moonshine, although unbearable, was predictable. I knew what I was supposed to be doing and when I was supposed to be doing it. I knew people would come to my room to hit me. I knew that the only food I was allowed was leftovers, if there was any. Here, each and everything was a surprise. They spoke to me like I was actually one of them.

I had thought about it while I was alone. Pulling at every thread of conversation with Alpha Dane. He had said I was the only one he had ever wanted to mark and maybe now that the contract was over with my brother, he would be willing to make a new contract with me. "Is that what you want? You want to provide me with an heir, nothing more?" Now I could hear his annoyance.

I lower my eyes. "It's what you want isn't it? Someone to give you an heir. Wasn't that the idea of these contracts with female Wolves? So make a new contract with me, just me!" I had no idea where my confidence was coming from.

"You don't need a contract. I have already said you can stay."

I nod, but I knew what Wolves were like, especially the men from Moonshine. I heard them every night. I wanted to make sure that no one here would touch me.

"I see," He murmurs, "You want a contract for your safety."

"Y....yes." I knew I was pushing my luck. He was an Alpha, I had no right to request something from him.

I feel him staring at me and kept my eyes low and my mouth shut. I had said what I wanted to say. It was his move now.

"No."

"Oh."

"It's not fair for me to draw up a contract and expect you to sign it when you can't even read."

I feel my shoulders drop with disappointment. I was certain I was making the right move.

"I will make you a verbal agreement. One year. You stand by my side for one whole year, three hundred and sixty five days and then if we are happy, you carry my heir." "W...What's the catch?"

"No catch, Neah. It's as simple as that."

"What if you replace your true mate?" A year was a long time, I was willing to carry his heir now and maybe then, the fantasies would stop creeping into my mind..

"I won't."

"You....you can't be sure."

"I've searched for ten years, Neah. I would know if I had found her. Do we have a deal?"

I glance at him and he is watching me, waiting for my answer.

"Isn't this why you wanted to see me, to make a deal?" He presses

"Why a year?" I whisper.

"I think a year serves its purpose. There are a lot of questions surrounding my ability to keep a woman. You know what happened to the others."

"Who decides when the year is up? What if something bad happens in that time? What if.... what if I do something wrong or can never be unbound?"

He smiles at me. "You ask a lot more questions than Trey ever did."

"I just....."

"You want to be sure." His smile turns into a grin. "You may not be able to read or write, Neah, but you are smart. You really should give yourself some more credit. So let's try it this way. You act as my mate or bride, whichever term you prefer, for an entire year. During which, you will be protected by the entire pack. I will teach you how to protect yourself. I will search for someone to unbind you. I will provide you with a life that you deserve. I will get you a tutor so you can learn to read and write. I will provide you with anything you need." A life that I deserve. It didn't seem possible. "Okay." I mutter in agreement

Alpha Dane was still smiling, pleased with himself about his new deal.