Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley)

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Four

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Four

ALEXANDER'S POV

**EARLIER**

All I could think about was Kaida. I couldn't shake the memory of the jagged scar from a gunshot on her midsection. She could have died, and I had acted like it didnt bother me.

you care even a little bit for me, you would come with me,' she had said. What she didn't realize was that I cared for her far more than a 'little bit.'

Transforming into my wolf form was as painful as it was the first time I'd shifted. I tried reining in my wolf, at least until I got out of my building and far from anyone's sight. But he wanted to be free-I could feel his desperation.

I pushed past the guards, heading for the exit.

"Sir..." one of the human guards called to me, but I didn't look back. If I did, he'd notice my not-so-naturally glowing eyes. I didn't want to scare the poor guy.

Taking the stairs or the elevator would have been the normal choice, but my wolf was getting restless. So, without a second thought, I leaped over the railing-and somehow, I landed on my feet.

Unluckily for me, several guards noticed that inhumane move. I didn't stay to see their reactions, but I didn't miss the string of startled curses they let out.

I hurried toward the main exit, but it was too late-my clothes were already in shreds as my wolf took over.

The human guards I had employed fled; I couldn't blame them. It's not every day you see a man turn into a massive black-grey wolf.

For the next few days, I spent my time in the woods like some kind of wild animal- which, in all fairness, I was. My wolf had taken full control, locking me away.

I knew there was something I needed to do-something urgent-but I couldn't quite grasp what had been weighing on me before. Every part of me wanted to stay in the woods, to be free, yet the throbbing worry returned every so often.noveldrama

I had no idea how long I'd stayed in the woods, chasing after smaller animals and living like a wildling. But then, her face flashed in my mind.

Kaida.

That was where I was supposed to be.

I tried once again to take the reins and control my wolf, but he was too damn stubborn. Kaida could be in danger- that thought alone gave me the strength I needed. Somehow, I managed to shift back into my human form.

I was practically in the middle of nowhere. I had no idea how long it would take to reach her, but I had to hurry. For some reason, I felt like I was running out of time.

**KADIA POV**

All my broken bones had already been set and were healing. Thanks to my wolf genes, I should be out of here in a few days.

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Four

I'd asked that no one be let into the healing room. Not my advisors, not Alexander,

no one.

I needed to be alone. I wanted to be alone.

Aric was gone and he died protecting me.

I felt selfish and unworthy of his sacrifice. All these years, I never once stopped to think about what he wanted; it was always about me, and I'd believed he enjoyed what I did, but what if he didn't? What if he had his own dreams, his own hopes, many of which never came to pass, all because he had to stick to my side every step I took?

I heard voices outside, then the door to my room swung open, and Alexander walked in.

"I don't want you here. I want to be alone; can't you respect that?" I asked, suddenly emotional.

"I had to see you."

"Well now you have, can you leave?"

"Kaida..."

"No. I don't want to hear anything you have to say."

"I know I hurt your feelings; I'm sorry.

"Of course, you're sorry. And that should sort everything out, right?

I needed you; I had been so afraid with no clue on what to do next, but what did you do? You pushed me away; you made it clear that you don't care about me, so stop pretending like you do."

"I thought I could shut off my feelings, but I was wrong. Every word I said-I can't take them back, but I need you to know I never meant any of it."

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