"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.”

Hybrid Alpha's Contract Bride is created by Reina Bellevue, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Hybrid Alpha's Contract Bride

I laid in his bed alone, wrapped in Leo's scent, while he sat in a chair in the furthest corner away. I wanted him closer, but just because I wanted it didn't mean he did—at least that's what I thought at first.


As I laid there with my head nestled in his pillow, I could feel him watching me closely. For a moment I was uncomfortable, but as I replayed the recent events in my head, I began to realize that he really did want to protect me; he’d never hurt me.


When I met his eyes across the dimly lit room, I expected him to turn away from staring at me or for me to become intimidated by his gaze like I'd done before. Instead, we stared into each other's eyes; I found comfort there.


Though Leo's expression was flat and serious, his eyes were bright, seemingly filled with worry, anger and a sense of protection. He didn't bother to hide it… I could tell he cared for me… so why was he keeping me so far away?


Chapter 33 : Wrapped in His Scent