"Take off your clothes," he ordered in his cool, baritone voice.
My robe slid off my shoulders and I stood in front of him naked and ashamed.
But when his wet lips worked their way down my neck, I found myself trembling in fear and desire.
***
I was 20 years old, a maid.
I was given to the bloodthirsty Alpha, the cold and cruel demon that all had feared.
Knowing my love for him was hopeless, I made a contract with him: he would take down my enemy in exchange for my life.
On the day I got my revenge, I was ready to die, until I found out...
***
“Amber, do NOT run away from me again," he commanded as he took a step forward.
"Don't come any closer," I held a dagger up to my throat with one hand, and covered my abdomen with the other, my voice calm. “Or you will never meet your child.”

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Hybrid Alpha's Contract Bride

I approached Prince Leonardo cautiously like I was nearing an injured wild animal. 


“I told you to go,” he said in a rough voice. 


I gulped down my anxiety and went up to him to look closer at his wounds. Some of them were pretty deep, and there was even a bite mark on his neck and a slash high on his ribcage. 


“Let me help,” I offered, taking the rag from his hand. He clenched it tightly, not letting me have it. 


He glared up at me and I could see the muscles in his jaw flexed tightly. 


“Prince Leonardo, let me help you,” I reassured, firm but gentle. 


After an irritated sigh, he released the wet rag into my hands. I didn’t know where to start and I didn’t want to hurt him.


I glanced up at his face to try and gauge what he was thinking but he wouldn’t look at me. His eyes were pointed at the ceiling and his lips were now sealed shut.


Chapter 17 : In the Alpha's Den