Filed to story: The Alphas Contract Novel by Taylor West
“She thinks the book is to help Kitsons find their way home.”
I snort, “This pack is my home. This is the twins home. You took over from your father here. You’ve grown your pack. I somehow helped the Lycans move in and made it even bigger. My home isn’t somewhere with a name like White Cliffs.”
‘I agree.’ Nyx murmurs
“And how is it that of all the Lycans here, no one knows anything about that pack? Yet the majority of them knew there was a female Alpha? Even Blair knew before I did. I know you said they are likely a secretive pack, but someone has to know something.”
“I don’t have that answer, but I also didn’t know what you were when I met you.” He gives me a small smile.” Maybe it is somehow ingrained into the Lycan connection. Maybe it’s the importance of your bloodline. Maybe they grew up listening to stories of a prophecy. And when you accepted who you are, that broke everything that was keeping you disconnected.”
‘It makes a tiny bit of sense.’ Nyx tells me in a huff. ‘Like how it is ingrained in us. Maybe that’s why Dakota believes she is supposed to be our Beta.’
“We talked about this.” I mutter to Dane.
“We have,”
“You said you would accept my decision.” I murmur
He nods his head at me. “You also said if they found something, you would consider it after the pups are born. You know I will support you, but this, I think, is something you should seriously consider, for them.” He gestures to the boys. “Their home will always be Black Shadow no matter what their legacy is.”
He takes Logan from me. “Now go get dressed, we are going out.”
“Out?”
“It’s about time I took you on a proper date, isn’t it?” He cocks a brow at me. “Athena has already agreed to take the boys and she is currently Lycan proofing her home. Just in case Evrin tries a repeat of what he did here.” “You told her?” I mutter in surprise
“You did say there was no point hiding it anymore. Though I am still surprised that Blair hasn’t run her mouth off.” ‘Because no one will believe her.’ Nyx snorts.
Mallory helps me choose something to wear. She pulls a long black strappy dress out of her wardrobe. “It stretches so it will fit the bump and will show off your figure.” She smiles at me. “I think ou will look better in it than I ever did.
I had stayed clear of dresses as much as I could. Only wearing them as a last resort. Being forced to live in a ratty maids outfit for years made me hate them. Give me jeans or joggers and I was content. But I hadn’t lived that life for a long time. I couldn’t let things like that hold me back anymore. I had found my place and I was finally thriving.
Running my hands over the soft fabric, I sigh. I knew Dane would like it. It was simple, no embellishments of any kind. Something you could dress up or down, depending on the situation.
Thanking Mallory, I take it as she asks where Dane is taking me.
“I don’t know. He just said to wear something nice.”
“Fancy or non fancy?” She presses
I shrug. He had given no clue.
“Have trainers and heels prepared.” She winks at me. Then randomly adds, I think I might have something that will cover both.
After I shower and change, she has me sitting at her vanity table so she could curl my hair.
I wanted to ask her how she was, especially with the whole Damien and Samara situation, but I said nothing. It was easier not to poke at the wasp nest. But it was her who brought up the topic.
“Do you know if he has marked her yet?” She asks as she wraps my hair around the curler.
“I haven’t seen anything.”
“Oh.”
“He might not be ready yet. A lot has happened to him this year.”
“I thought men found it really hard to hold themselves back from marking us.” She frowns and my hand goes to my neck. My mark had released my Lycan abilities. Though Dane had managed to hold off marking me until I agreed.
“And now you love me.’ Nyx chirps as I roll my eyes
“Can I ask you something?” Mallory murmurs
I bob my head as her eyes lock with mine in the mirror.
“Why is it always the men?”
“Huh?”
“Why is it that the men do the marking, but not the women? Surely we claim them as much as they claim us.”
“It’s not… it’s not something I’ve thought about.”
“It’s just, if the men are shitty, they can force their mark on anyone. Or like Damien, not even bother.”
“That’s not fair Mallory.”
‘It explains why she has gone down this rabbit hole of hers.’ Nyx murmurs
“I’m just saying.” Mallory mutters
I stand up and face her, I didn’t care that my hair was only half done.
“It’s not fair that you of all people are doing this to him, Mallory. You should be happy for him. Do you not remember him telling you that Raven was his light? That Raven kept the darkness from seeping in? I have been watching him ever since I had to kill her. Making sure that he was okay. When he shifted to take part in the Hunt for Cooper, I was certain that was it. That we would lose him to Rogue life.”
She opens her mouth.
“No, you need to listen, Mallory. He didn’t lose his shit. He could have, easily. Yet somehow, he didn’t and I think she is the reason. I don’t know exactly why, but I see more happiness in his eyes whenever he looks at her, then I ever did when he looked at Raven.”
She lowers her gaze. “I’m worried.”
“Then be worried, don’t project your fears onto him. It’s not fair. It’s not like he ever stopped you being with Eric is it?”
“No.” She pouts
“And trust me, he had a lot to say about that, but he kept it to himself because he is your friend. If things had gone bad, who do you think would have been there for you?”
She stares at me, “I’m overreacting, aren’t I?”
I nod, “We have all been trying to tell you that. I’m not saying you have to be best friends with her. I’m not. But as long as he is happy, let him be happy. Plus, I’m pretty sure he will be the first one to find out if things are not right. And I think Samara has actually learned that there is no point in lying. I don’t think Dakota will let her get away with it.”
She nods and gestures for me to turn and sit back down.
She mulls over my words and quietly asks “Is it weird to find out that you have another family member.” “Yes. I grew up only knowing of my mother, my father, the guy who pretended to be my brother but was actually my uncle and the pack. That was it, that was my so-called family. And what an amazing family they were.” I mutter with frustration.
She doesn’t say anymore on the subject and mostly talks about Luca as she finishes my hair. My dark hair and the black dress seem to make my blue eyes pop even more.
“Do you want makeup?”
“No.” I scoff and she laughs. She had asked me so many times. Waiting for the day that I would agree, that I think it had just become a habit of hers.
Dane is waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs. He was all in black too. A crisp black shirt, black jeans and black boots. It makes him look like a mystery. A man with many secrets of his own. He radiated Alpha and yet his crimson eyes don’t leave me as I make my way down.
“Whatever you are comfortable in.” He tells me as I ask him if it was a fancy date or not. His crimson eyes drift down, taking in every inch of me as Mallory comes forward with a pair of pristine white platform trainers.
“Somewhere in the middle.” She smiles at me as Dane pulls me in against him. His nose settles in the crook of my neck as he inhales my scent.
“Where are we going?” I whisper, as his lips leave little sparks across my flesh.
“Let’s see where we end up.” He mutters as he peels himself away.
He lets me put on the trainers and then with his hand pressed on the small of my back, he guides me to the passenger side of the black car that sits out front.
As I take the seat, his lips press against mine and he pulls the seat belt around me. The tingle of his lips lingers. I wasn’t sure if it was just our bond, or the excitement of actually doing something other than pack stuff.
We pass Blairs old house as we head to the city. It had been Cooper’s hideout, but now it sits abandoned and like no one had lived there for years.
“Where are we going?” I ask again
“I’m taking you to a restaurant. One that I haven’t been to for a long time.”
“You’ve been there before?”
He nods. “You remember Madame Curie, it’s the place where I would meet with her, and they also do excellent food.”
He rests his hand on my thigh. His thumb moves back and forth across the black dress covering my leg and I already knew he was desperate to get it off of me. The question is, how long could I make him wait?
As we pull up, some kind of worker opens my door. A Human. Dane gets out and rushes round the car. “I should have warned you. It’s just valet parking.” He looks at the Human. “She’s getting used to a different kind of life.”
The guy bobs his head. “Yes sir.”
My interactions with Humans were still limited. I had barely met any and the ones I had, have either been turned into Lycans, Or they were Lycans that lost their abilities.
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