Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley)

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I found her jealousy amusing.

"You're jealous, aren't you?"

"Why wouldn't I be? Sure, she might be a good person, but let's not forget that you two used to have sex. I have every right to feel insecure, especially with the way she kept looking at you..." Kaida trailed off.

I watched her, feeling unworthy. She had been faithful to me, even when we had broken things up, but I was stupid enough to think being with other women could take my mind off her.

"I was apologizing for what I did to her earlier, and then she found her mate-she hesitated to go to him at first, but changed her mind in the end. That's about it."

Kaida ran her hands through her thick black hair. "I feel like an insecure fool. I'm really sorry."

"You have nothing to apologize for."

She was staring at something, and I followed her gaze to Lara, who was kissing a dark-skinned guy. I figured that had to be her mate.

"Wow. This mate ball turned out to be far more fun than I anticipated." She said,

I lingered on her expression, searching for a trace of longing for what I had denied her, but she only seemed

content.

"I think it's time to make the announcement," I said to her and she nodded. I stood, adjusting my tie.

"Alexander," she called, and I turned to her. "You made the right decision," she said, reassuringly.

I wasn't much for making speeches, but unfortunately, it came with the role.

I stepped up to the platform, and the hall instantly fell silent.

"I want to welcome everyone to the Nightshade Pack's Annual Mate Ball. And of course, congratulations to those who've found their... mates."

The pack applauded.

"Secondly, I want to take this opportunity to make an important announcement about the pack.noveldrama

For years, the Nightshade Pack has operated without a beta and a gamma. That changes tonight."

My eyes found Austin and Phil in the crowd, and I gave them a small nod. They understood immediately, stepping forward to join me. I should've discussed this with them first, but it had been an abrupt decision.

"Some leaders are born leaders, while others are made. These two men have proven their unwavering loyalty and shown the true qualities of leadership. From this moment on, Philip Dawson will be the newly appointed beta of the pack, and Austin Carter will serve as gamma.

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The pack received the news better than I'd expected-cheers, whistles, and chants filled the air. Kaida was on her feet, applauding. I shot her a wink, and she smiled even wider. I glanced back at my beta and gamma, both still in shock. Perhaps I should've given them a heads-up first.

"Alpha," Austin said. "You do us a great honor."

"You both deserve it," I replied. I couldn't think of anyone more suited for these positions.

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"I will not fail you, Alpha," Phil promised.

"You better not," I shot back.

I returned to Kaida. "Come with me," I said, and she followed. I led her out of the hall to a room, which turned out to be the Dress-up room. I locked the door behind us. I noted the single loveseat in the room and of course the lack of beds. That was unfortunate, but it would have to do.

"What are we doing here?"

"I couldn't wait any longer to get you out of that dress."

I kissed her, and she responded with equal passion, her teeth sinking into my lip just enough to draw blood. I let out a low growl, and she smirked, the corner of her lips curling.

"Did I hurt you, Alpha Alexander?" she teased.

Damn, if she only knew how it drove me wild when she called me by the title. I lifted her effortlessly, my muscles tensed with every inch of her body in contact with mine. She moaned softly. The dress kept her from wrapping her legs around me, but soon enough, it would be off. I carried her to the loveseat and set her gently on my lap, then began helping her out of her clothes.

I couldn't rip off this dress, not after seeing how beautiful it had looked on her.

My hands slid down to her back, unhooking her bra and exposing her breasts. Her temptingly hardened nipples were too alluring to resist, I leaned in, kissing them before taking one in my mouth, savoring the soft feel of her. Kaida wouldn't stop moving; each small movement sent my cock throbbing with need.

"Stay still." I hissed, taking her other nipples in my mouth. She moaned, throwing her hair back. Exposing her neck, I wanted to wrap my hand around it, and then she moved again, teasing me.

That was it.

I undid my pants, quickly shedding my clothes. Before she could adjust herself, I lifted her, slamming her down on me, and she gasped.

I froze for a heartbeat, worried I had hurt her.

But then she took control, moving with a steady rhythm, her hand gripping me tighter as she pulled me deeper. Goddess, this girl was going to be the death of me.

"I want to claim you so hard; I will be all you feel." I whispered.

"Then do it," she dared.

I laid her down on the loveseat, my eyes locking with hers. This was meant to be the moment I took her, hard- just as I promised-but when I thrust into her, I held back. eased into her, wanting to make love to her. Slowly, I moved deeper, and she let out a soft moan, her fingers digging into my flesh. The sensation only ignited my desire

even more.

"Alexander," she moaned as I sank deeper into her.

"I love you, Kaida, and I can never stop loving you."

"I love you too," she whispered.

I claimed her lips once more, deepening the kiss as I increased my pace. Soon,

her moans turned into pleas, her

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body trembling with every movement.

I felt her tighten around me; she was close, and I thrust 1 three more deep

thrusts, I came with a growl, my body ti

away.

"I'm sorry I didn't go as hard as I promised," I whispered

"No..." she breathed, her voice soft and breathless. "I wa

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body trembling with every movement.

I felt her tighten around me; she was close, and I thrust harder, picking up the

pace. She shattered with a cry. With three more deep thrusts, I came with a growl,

my body trembling as I stayed buried inside her, unwilling to pull

away.

"I'm sorry I didn't go as hard as I promised," I whispered.

"No..." she breathed, her voice soft and breathless. "I wanted this."