"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

Although my body was shuddering with anxious anticipation, deep down I was ready to tell Prince Leonardo everything. He was glaring into my eyes with ferocity, yet I knew from spending the little time I had around him that I could trust him.


I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. 


“I’m not… Princess Iris…” I muttered. 


All I could hear was the steady panic pounding in my chest. 	


I peeped through the thin slit of my eyes to find that Prince Leonardo was still glaring at me, his expression unchanged. He didn’t look the least bit surprised.


Did he not hear me? Did he not understand what I meant?


I cleared my throat and repeated myself a bit more clearly. “I’m not Princess Iris.”


“I know,” Prince Leonardo bit at me. “I’ve known for a long time.” 


“You… knew this whole time?” I asked in disbelief. “How?”


Chapter 29 : Call Me By My Name