Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley) novel Chapter 233

Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty Three 

I rose early the next morning. I took a very long bath before getting dressed. I had some injuries I needed to cover before Thane awoke. 

I joined him in the room when I was done. 

“And where are you off too, looking so sexy?” he questioned. 

“I am in a regular gown; how is this sexy?” 

“Well, you have to see yourself in the mirror and decide. You’ve not answered my question.” 

“Work. I’ll be going to work with you today.” I say, and a smirk formed on his lips. 

“You are free to come with me, of course, but is there a reason you choose to today?” 

My answer came a few seconds too late. “I just want to spend more time with you, but don’t worry, I’ll be on my best behavior; I won’t distract you. I could help with the mini–jobs or anything you want me to do.” I offered. 

“Getting desperate, are we?” 

“Yes, I am desperate.” I agreed with a smile, and he chuckled, amused. 

Of course there was a reason I chose to go with him to work, one I couldn’t tell him. Bailey wouldn’t risk revealing herself when Thane was present; she would have to wait for me to be alone, and the plan was to never be alone. 

It was as boring as I imagined it to be. Thane and Axel talked about Pack Lands, business statistics‘, investments…. I droned out at some point. 

“Earth to Riley,” Axel called. 

“Sorry… I was just lost in thoughts.” 

“You don’t seem to be having fun.” 

“I knew fun wouldn’t be a part of work.” I say truthfully. 

‘So, you 

want a drink?” he asked. His intentions for starting up this conversation was clear, he was making sure I don’t feel left out. 

“Yes, I do.” 

“Come with me,” he says, and I stared at Thane, who gave a nod, before his attention went back to the files on his table. 

“Thane seemed to love working.” I noted the moment we were out of his office. 

“Not like he actually has an option; it’s part of his duties as the Alpha.” 

Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty Three 

“I’m sorry about earlier; I am sure you must have heard about what happened by now.” 

“I do think he deserves it; he could sometimes be a real jerk, so leaving for a while was punishment fitting.” Axel said, and I laughed along with him. 

“What drink would you prefer?” 

“A glass of apple juice would do,” I said, and he nodded. 

“Wait here, I’ll go get it.” 

“No,” I said too quickly. “I… I want to come with you.” 

“It’s up to you.” He said it with a smile, but I noticed the slight curiosity in his eyes. 

For the next week, I repeated the same strategy, and so far, Bailey hadn’t visited, not once. There was a knock on the door, and I rose to check on it.