Ch. 216..220: The Alpha Contract Chapter 216-220

Chapter 0216

Blair

"Where have you been?" Jenson demands as I saunter in to my own apartment. "I thought you would be home hours ago." "I didn't realise you were my husband!" I snap in annoyance.

I was already in a bad mood because the prick I had been chasing the last couple of days had managed to get away, again.

He rolls his eyes at me as I take off my jacket and hang it by the door. "And I'm trying to do you another favour by getting rid of him so he doesn't ruin our fun. Isn't that what you want?"

The Rogue was hanging around and I didn't want it anywhere near Black Shadow. It would just cause an unnecessary problem.

I wanted all attention on me.

Jenson purses his lips, a crease forming between his brows.

"I'm doing this for us. Killing Lycans, Wolves and others isn't a new hobby of mine, Jenson. I've been doing it since I was a teenager and this Rogue is not the first I have come across. Though he does seem to be smarter than the others." I frown, pulling the knives and gun out of my waist band and dropping them on the coffee table.

His face relaxes a little and I press my lips to his. I had never let a man worm his way into my heart like he has. It was almost endearing.

His dark eyes move to my weapons. He was looking for blood, but they were still just as shiny as they were when I left hours ago. "He's still alive?"

"For now. The fucker knows exactly what he's doing. I should just let him carry on. He's certainly gunning for someone in Black Shadow. But he will just kill them, he won't tear them apart and destroy them first."

"You should have told me. I would have helped."

My eyes flicker up to his. "There are some things I need to do alone, Jenson."

He still didn't like that part of me. Even though he had called me 'Lone wolf' when we first met. He still didn't quite understand my need to do things myself. Neah and Dane were different though, the plan needed both of us.

And every moment this Rogue takes of my time means I spend longer away from getting my claws into my darling half sister.

I press myself up against him, letting him feel every curve of my body. He rolls his hips into me as his hands make their way along the sides of my body. I already feel his hardening length pressing against me. I always thought I had a high sex drive but his was on another level.

He nuzzles into my neck and a soft moan releases from inside of me. He sucks and nips on my skin and then his teeth start to sink.

I pull away, glaring at him. "What the fuck do you think you are doing?" I storm to the mirror and see small holes where his teeth were getting ready to claim me. Thankfully they were already healing and I had got out before he had a chance to finish. "You would be able to link me." He justifies

"That's your reason! How fucking dare you! I told you I would let you know when and if I am ever ready for that." I stalk back towards him, my eyes in slits as I grab a knife off the coffee table.

He backs into the window as I position the knife under his chin, pushing the tip into his flesh, watching as a tiny bit of blood appears.

He holds his hands up. Sometimes I think he forgets that I'm the one who let him into my life. That I'm the one who makes the decisions. That I'm the one who lets him stay.

"Don't you ever do that again!" I snarl. "Because trust me, when I say this, I will cut out your intestines and string you up by them for the whole fucking world to see."

Chapter 0217

I'm surprised when his hand wraps around mine. Pressing the knife a little deeper into his skin. "Then you should kill me now. Because I want you to be mine in every single way!"

My breath hitches in my throat and I have trouble concealing it. At some point, he had crossed the lines from being usable, to fuckable to now, where he is actually desirable. He still has a long way to go, but willing to kill himself for me adds another notch to his bow. The dribble of blood turns into a trickle. Running down over the blade and into our hands. He doesn't flinch and his gorgeous dark eyes stay on mine.

It's only when my hand loosens on the knife that he lets go. The knife clatters to the floor and I was momentarily grateful for the dark carpet. I would have lost my shit if blood was on a cream carpet. It's almost impossible to get out.

I watch his wound heal, leaving a smear of blood on his neck. Damn he looked hot.

But no, I won't give in to him, not tonight, not after he pulled that shit.

****

I sip my coffee, keeping myself as invisible as possible as passersby wander up and down the busy street. I hadn't planned on coming back into the city, but it was a good place to sit, watch and listen.

I needed to know of any disturbances to do with the Rogue. No doubt he has killed someone. They never could go long without food.

So far there was nothing. Jenson sighs as he sits in the empty chair next to me. With one look, he closes his mouth, letting me do my thing.

It doesn't take long. Quiet whispers from Wolves sitting a few tables over from us.

"They just disappeared." A teenager mutters as she fidgets with her golden nose ring.

"And the Alpha isn't doing anything?" The blonde girl opposite her whispers.

They both cast eyes in different directions but don't seem to acknowledge me. Exactly what I wanted.

The girl with the nose ring fidgets and she shakes her head. "I don't feel safe there anymore. It was two young girls, our age and all they found...." she looks around again "The bodies without their hearts." I catch a glimpse of Jenson, the colour dissolving from his face right before my eyes.

"Get a grip." I whisper at him. "I know it reminds you of her but it's not going to help you right now."

It sounded heartless, but it was true. I didn't need a liability.

The one with the nose ring continues. "Dad is going to speak to your Alpha today. See if we can relocate. I have three younger sisters and they are worried about them."

"That explains why you wanted to meet me here." The second girl mutters. "It must be chaos in Ashburn."

Ashburn city, the next city over. Jenson had said that Dane was holding the Alpha hostage. But they had mentioned an Alpha. Possibly the Beta stepped up? Anyway, I didn't really care who rules the roost. "Let's go." I mutter, getting to my feet

"Ashburn city?" He asks as we get back to the car.

I nod, "Looks like your little Rogue problem has found a place to feast."

Ashburn city isn't even worthy of being called a city. More like a glorified town. Instead of hiding away behind trees, they lived more like humans. It wasn't a bad thing. Every living arrangement had its pros and cons. But a city made it easy for a Rogue to take its victims. They also weren't closed off from the world, so anyone could wander through. They could even make their way right up to the front doors of the packhouse without a single guard stopping them.

And that's exactly what we do.

I knock briskly and firmly as Jenson hovers next to me. He had already told me that the new Alpha would know who he was. That wouldn't be a problem. He didn't need to know Jenson's problem with Black Shadow. He just needed to know that I was there to help him with his little Rogue problem.

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The large door is pulled back and a female around my age gives us a warm smile.

"Can I help?"

"I'm looking for the Alpha." I keep my voice light.

"He is in a meeting right now." Her eyes glance at a simple wristwatch. "He should be done soon if you are willing to wait."

"Sure." I return her smile, she was too oblivious to notice it was as fake as the designer blouse she is wearing.

We are waiting for less than ten minutes before someone leaves the office. A few more minutes pass and a large man steps out. A navy blue suit that had been tailored to fit him perfectly. Loose blonde curls sit on top of his head, his green eyes bright like emeralds

"Hi, I'm Alpha Ryan, how can I help you?" He is friendly and welcoming, not like so many other Alpha's that I had come across. It was unusual and a little off putting.

"I believe you know Jenson." I point to the man at my side.

The Alpha smiles as he looks him up and down, "You've certainly landed on your feet. How's your brother?"

"Good. He is a father now."

I was amazed by Jensons ability to push down the hatred he had developed. Normally he couldn't hide a single drop.

"Really?" He looked around to the woman who had let us in. "Please send my congratulations to Dane and his mate."

She scribbles something down.

"I know Roan and Dane had their issues, but I don't intend on following in his footsteps. Sorry," He turns back to me, "I didn't catch your name."

"Blair."

"Please, do come in."

He waits for us to settle in the chairs before he asks again how he can help.

There was no point in dragging it out. "I hear that you have a little problem."

His eyes flash to me and his friendly demeanour drops. "I don't know what you are talking about." his eyes moved to Jenson, "If this is some sort of shitty plot to try and force me into a new contract then you need to leave. I just said I don't want any problems with Dane." "Nothing to do with contracts. I... We are aware that a couple of girls have gone missing, only to turn up dead."

His face hardens. "How do you know that?"

"I have my resources." I had no plans to get two young girls into trouble.

"You are not the first pack to have trouble." Jenson adds. "It killed my mate and then tried to kill my sister." His composure doesn't break and it makes my heart flurry. I was so proud of how far he had come, even if he still had a long way to go. "It's a beast." Alpha ryan mutters

I nod and give him a crash course on Rogues. I knew it was a lot of information to take in. To learn that there are more than just Wolves that can shift.

"You think you can deal with it?" He asks.

"I've killed several others like him."

"And what do you want in return?"

"Nothing, well nothing other than food, hot water and somewhere to rest."

If he had come to me, I would want a lot more, but I had gone to him so it was hardly fair to charge him for it.

Chapter 0219

We were here less than twenty four hours before he showed up. The problem was, the asshole was in human form. And I was yet to see what he looked like as a human. Jenson couldn't help me either. He had only ever seen him in beast form.

It was a rarity that a Rogue is able to shift at will. Becoming Rogue was just that, almost impossible to come back and live like other Lycans, but it's not completely impossible. Jenson said the guy at Black Shadow succeeded. But this guy, he was something else. He pushed his boundaries. He didn't fight what he was and that gave him more freedom.

What I had learned about Rogues is that they struggle when they fight against their desires. That's what makes it hard. That's what stops them from turning back. A heart versus head thing. But he had figured it out and I couldn't help the smile that spreads across my face. "Do you have eyes on him? Jenson asks when he sees me smile.

"No."

I knew he was here, I just didn't know where. It was impossible to pinpoint him. He was moving but so were so many other people that were going about their daily lives.

And he would know I was here. He wasn't stupid. If I could smell him, no doubt he could smell me. It seems to heighten their sense of smell when they become Rogue. Every sense explodes to a new level and that's why the fuckers could be harder to kill if you didn't do it right. Unless you kill them in their sleep. Though there was no fun in that.

"Just keep watching." I mutter

One guy catches my eye. He has tattoos on his neck, just like the guy who saw Jenson talking to me. Lots of people had tattoos, but it was rare for them to have identical tattoos in identical locations. Unless it was a family trait.

If it is him, he didn't look much like his brother. He's leaner, his hair and eyes a chestnut brown compared to the darkness of Damien's.

Maybe they just shared one parent like me and my dearest half sister.

He looks around. Most likely searching for me. But I wasn't stupid. I had already made sure my scent was all over this glorified town. It would just be a little stronger here due to my current position. He had already figured that out. He looks away when he doesn't see me. Immediately eyeing up a woman a little younger than me, outside a library.

He stops by her, pointing out the bundle of books she is carrying. There was too much traffic and noise for me to hear what he is saying. But I watch her giggle. A little flush of red brightening up her pale cheeks.

I knew why he had targeted her, she looked easy to manipulate. Maybe a little naive.

He leans in close to her, showing his interest with his little touches on the arm, tucking her curly hair behind her ear. She's flattered, probably never having anyone show interest in her before.

It might have been sweet if I hadn't known what his real intentions were.

She's giggling again as his hand catches her fingers. I watch her nod and she begins to follow him. Looking around as if it was some kind of trick. Though she doesn't seem to see that's exactly what it is. "It's time to put an end to his little game." I snarl

I slip out of the shadows into full view, but he is too busy sweetening her with his lies. The giggles constantly grow and her eyes are wide as she hangs on his every word. Silly girl, had Alpha Ryan not taught them anything? "Are we doing this now? It's broad daylight." Jenson mutters in my ear.

"We have too before he takes another victim. I would rather him be out the way for good."

"Ironic how both you and Neah have the same problem."

I ignore his comment and turn the corner following the Rogue and the girl. They had disappeared from sight. "Fuck." I growl, searching the entire street with my eyes.

Then I see a foot sticking out of a small alley between buildings. It twitches and I already knew I was too late. She hadn't even had a chance to make a sound. By the time Jenson and I get to the spot. The Rogue has gone and so is the girls heart.

Her eyes are wide, but life has left them. Her rosy cheeks quickly pale with the lack of blood flow. Blood trailed off down the alley, and over the small fence at the end.

"Stay here, call the Alpha. Tell him I'm on a hunt."

"Alone?"

"Always alone." I had my knives and my gun, that was all I needed. I didn't need someone else that I had to keep an eye on.

A small field is behind the fence that eventually turns to a few trees and then woods. The blood trail was constant, thinning out as the beast healed. A few crimson droplets here and there until there is nothing.

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But his scent was strong. He was nearby. Jenson had said something about the Rogue using trees.

I look up but can't see anything.

"Why don't you come out to play?" I call out into the silence of the woods. "Or is the little beasty afraid?"

I keep my hands free. Wielding a knife right now would only make him less likely to appear. I had to get my timings perfect.

"I know what you are. And you know what I am." I call out again. "So why waste my time with these games."

I feel his presence hovering above me, but I don't look up. He clearly wants to give me the element of surprise, so I will play him at his own game.

Stepping forwards, I keep my eyes in front of me. He is trying to understand me, they always did. After all, I had climbed the fence and traipsed through the fields in my beautiful Louboutins. A price I had to pay to wear beautiful shoes and to kill my targets. The rustling above me is a purposeful move. He had worked at concealing himself for a long time. He wanted me to look up, just as he jumped down on me. Instead I move further into the woods which is followed by a grunt of annoyance.

He may be able to lure others to their death, but two could play at that game.

"Talk." I snap. "I know you can."

"Why are you following me?" He growls from up the tree as I check my nails.

"You are causing me problems that I don't need."

"You are causing me problems by following me." He growls

I roll my eyes. "Are you going to come down here so that I can kill you?"

He laughs, a throaty garbled sound that sounds more like he is choking on something. "You look like her, but you don't smell like her." He drops directly in front of me. His beast towers over me, bloody drool hanging from its sharp teeth. "You smell weak and you smell delicious."

He slowly drags a tongue over his sharp teeth.

"Is that supposed to scare me?" I cock an eyebrow at him. "Because I've dealt with a lot worse than an idiot who likes to play with his food. And I am far from weak."

He growls again, stretching up even taller, but I just stand here, unphased and unbothered. Being massive was not always an advantage. Being smaller means I'm quicker, and can get out of tighter spots. Sometimes I can move in ways they aren't expecting. His claws reach out to grab my shoulders and I step back, just out of reach. It was a simple but yet effective movement that seems to irritate the hell out of Rogues. Like they can't see the obvious even when it's staring them in the face. "Why did you target those girls?"

He doesn't answer and staying at full height, he moves around me in a circle, trying to freak me out. His moves are so predictable, I wonder how Dane and the others had struggled to kill him.

He comes to a halt in front of me. "You want them, don't you. You want her for yourself?"

"I can help. I can get in unseen. We could work together. Lycan and Lycan taking over the shitty Wolves."

I hold a hand up, pointing to myself. "Lycan." I slowly turn my hand to point my finger at him. "Rogue. Don't confuse the two."

That deep throaty gargle ripples through the air. "Would you feel better if I shifted?"

He changes back to the chestnut haired man that had lured the girl away. Not even afraid to conceal his naked body. A massive lump of flesh missing from his leg. You wouldn't think he would be able to walk. "No." In one fluid movement, I pull a knife from my waistband and jab it into his stomach. Surprise floods his eyes and a cry of anger releases from his throat as I rip the blade upwards to his ribs. They take too long with their games. Trying to draw it out until they get what they want. With Rogues it was best to be quick. Not allowing them time to plot their next move. Always be unsuspecting. His hands grab the handle of the knife and he pulls it out, sending a spray of deep red all over me.

He starts to heal before my very eyes. I hadn't gone deep enough.

I pull out the other knife and sink it into his bad leg as he tries to knock me down. He goes to pull it out, I fire the gun, the bullet disappearing into his forehead before blowing the back of his head out. "One down."