The Alpha’s Contract novel Chapter 50

“Oh you know how I love to wind your sister up. Nothing ever changes with her. I bet it drives Salem nuts.”

She didn’t know, she wasn’t around to learn that Raven and Salem were no longer a thing

“She’s happy.” I lie

Veronica doesn’t respond. She’s staring up at the house. As I look over my shoulder, I see Neah standing on the doorstep. Raven and Eric stand either side of her.

“Is that her?” Veronica whispers

“Yes.”

She grips my upper arm. “She isn’t much to look at is she!”

“Let go.”

“You think she can take me out?” She muses.

That wasn’t what I was worried about. I could sense Neah’s jealousy from here. If she shifts, I won’t be able to stop it. Raven and Eric won’t be able to stop it. And none of us knew what Neah is really capable of.

Grabbing Veronica’s hand, I bend it back towards herself. She whimpers at the pain of her arm being in the wrong position.

“Get out of my sight!” I snarl at her.

“I’m going. I’m going.” She frowns in Neah’s direction before stomping off while cradling her arm.

My eyes lock with Neah’s as I approach the house.

“Is she leaving?” Raven asks

“No. I mutter without looking at her. “She’s decided to settle.”

Neah doesn’t react. She stands completely still, her eyes remain locked on mine. She wasn’t angry, she seemed to be confused about the jealousy she is feeling.

“You are letting her stay?” Raven questions me. “After all that she has done. She’s a lunatic.”

“Yes, I agree she has made some poor choices. But none of us are exactly innocent. Well, almost none of us. If she tries anything, then she will be gone. I have warned her.”

And still, Neah doesn’t speak.

Raven brushes past me, “I hope you know what you are doing, Dane. Don’t let her ruin this.”

“Go inside.” I tell Neah, “I just need to speak to Eric.”