Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley)

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Wix

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Six

KAIDA'S POV

For the next week, Alexander went to work as usual and returned home on time. Except for the slight tremor in his hands, he seemed to be getting better-or at least, that's what he wanted me to believe. But I saw right through the act. He wasn't getting better.

The light footsteps caught my attention–someone was in my apartment.

I grabbed a handgun from the drawer and silently followed the sound, only to stop abruptly. It was Amanda-the girl Alex had brought back to our pack from the Gray Pack after her parents attempted forcibly marrying her off to Alpha Grayson.

"Hey,” I said, shoving the handgun into the back of my waistband.

"Luna, I'm so sorry-I shouldn't have come," she said, about to leave.

"No... it's alright, Amanda," I said to her, and her eyes brightened at the fact that I still remembered her name. She stared at me with a strange kind of adoration.

"I've heard a lot about you since I got here. Do you know the soldiers are practically terrified of you?"

"I don't think they are particularly 'terrified.' I am their Luna, so it's more like they 'respect' me."

"They said it themselves. I overheard them talking about you and how... badass you are." She said, her smile widening. There was something about her that was different; she might be young, but there was this fire burning in her eyes. Maybe it was because she had been pushed into adulthood by her parents at a young age, but I could see it and for some reason, it reminded me of myself. She didn't act her age.

Her next request shouldn't have caught me by surprise, but it did.

"I was wondering if you could train me–I mean, I know you are busy, but it would be an honor. I am a quick learner-I swear..."

"Train you on how to fight?" I asked, still surprised.

"Yes."

"But you are still so young."

Her age wasn't the problem; many pack members train even from younger ages, but I didn't know if she was truly ready for that.

"I am not very young; I just turned sixteen a few weeks ago. I am ready." She said, Determination, shining bright in her eyes. "I don't want to ever be forced against my will; want to be able to stand and fight-this is all I've ever wanted, and I would do anything-I could join the maids, scrub the floors... I could work for you in exchange."

"You don't have to do all that. I would train you, and I think you are the perfect age. We can begin whenever you are ready."

"I'm ready now-except, well, you're busy; I know you are always busy...'

"Actually, I'm not. I have some free time, and we could start now if you wish."

She was literally jumping in excitement. I returned the handgun to the drawer before following her out of my apartment.

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Chapter One Hundred and Forty

She stopped before a door leading to a small hall. The pack used it for training when outdoor conditions were unsuitable, though it was rarely needed. Werewolves weret affected by the cold and didn't mind training in the rain or snow-to them, it was just another way to toughen up.

"I heard that this hall is soundproof-I think it would be good to train in-what do you think?” she asked me. For such a young girl, she sure was confident and bold around prople. I liked that for her.

"I think it's perfect."

Her smile widened as she pulled the door open and stepped inside. I followed, and behind us, the door swung shut -I hadn't closed it. Before I could process what was happening, something hard struck my head, and everything went black.

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