The Alpha’s Contract
Chapter 0504

Samara

Poking my fingers through the slats of the window blind, I part them just enough for me to peer through. Damien is walking away and Mallory is following him at a quick pace, trying to keep up with his large strides. 'Stalker alert.' Dakota laughs

"I'm not a stalker!"

She laughs, 'That's his friend?'

"They go way back."

'You're annoyed?' she asks

"No, of course not. They are friends. And from the sounds of it, they helped each other loads. You know, after they became Lycans. I just don't understand why he left so quickly."

My eyes stay on Mallory for less than a second before shifting to him. I liked the way he walked. The confidence he carrie. An aura of power surrounds him and it is clear that everyone supports him as a Beta. He would likely make a good Alpha too. He was kind, though maybe he didn't always show that to others, but he always did to me.

I still wondered where he was going and why he left, like he did.

'He could have been linked?' Dakota suggests. 'We need to become more involved in the pack. Then we wouldn't have to stay inside all the time. I need space to move. To stretch."

"I'm not pushing myself in somewhere where I am not really wanted. I will keep my head down."

She rolls her eyes at me.

"I've caused enough problems, Dakota. I just...you keep saying we are supposed to be Neah's Beta."

'We are.'

"Then let me at least try to settle in. She already doesn't like that I suggested we go to White Cliffs. I could see that much."

I peer through the blinds again. I couldn't see them anymore.

Making myself another coffee, I sigh. I wanted to be around him all the time and not in a needy way. I love his company. I love that he gives me a chance to feel what I need to feel. I love that he knows he can talk to me. Then there is the added bonus that he is good to look at. But still, I didn't understand what I had felt when my fingers brushed his hand.

I sit at the table with the book Klaus had given me. I had to take my mind off of Damien.

There was a lot in the book, but it was just as Klaus said, there is nothing on White Cliffs, not even a mention of a home. Well not so far anyway. But it was interesting to learn Aldous's thought process. The detail that he goes into is fascinating and yet somehow, he omits a lot of information.

A knock on the door almost makes me spill my coffee. Carefully and quietly I move to the door. Pulling it open, I'm met with a woman with that has waves of red hair. She's holding a box and standing behind her is Blair. Blairs arms are folded across her chest and she refuses to look at me.

"Hi, I'm Maddie" The redhead smiles at me. I was almost jealous of her long luscious hair.

"Samara." I smile back at her

"I know." She nods to the large box in her arms. "I've seen that we are a similar size and thought you could use some clothes that are not Damien's. They might tie you over for a little while until you can get some that you like." "You didn't need to do that."

"A little kindness can go a long way, can't it Blair?" Maddie digs her elbow into Blair

"I'm only here because I'm not allowed to wander off alone." Blair huffs, "Still. But it seems like you can."

"I'm not wondering around. I've been told not to leave the house." I take the box from Maddie and thank her.

"I still can't believe you lied to me!" Blair snaps at me

"I said I'm sorry."

"You still lied after I told you I couldn't take it if someone else lied to me."

"I just..."

"Suddenly speechless." She cuts me off. "Usually you don't shut up."

""Blair!" Maddie snaps at her.

"It's fine. She is right, Maddie. I did lie, and I did it to save myself." I put the box on the floor and focus on Blair. "You spent maybe months being tortured by Coop. I spent years. And no he didn't do the same things to me as he did to you. No, I understand that. I was just emotionally blackmailed every single day since my Dad died. And I didn't know it until people here helped me to see the truth."

'You tell her!' Dakota cheers me on.

"Is that another one of your bullshit lies?" Blair demands

"Do you think Damien would be letting me stay here if he didn't believe that I had changed?"

"I think we should go." Maddie frowns at Blair as she tugs her arm. "If you need anything, Samara, just let me know. You can generally replace me." She gives me a smile, but when I glance at Blair, I'm met with a look that suggests I should sleep with one eye open.