A Broken Contract (Alpha's Secret Regret)

Cassie

The alpha hadn't spoken a word to Cassie since she got into his car. He'd taken two phone calls, which the conversation sounded similar to the one he had in his office that day. She recalled how that few minutes in his office had made her follow him to this shabby town. As they entered the restaurant, he moved absently to the seat beside the large glass window. But he didn't take his seat. Instead, he stood looking at that lowly she-wolf. Yeah, that was her alright. The one with the pup. Sara James.

Cassie had done her homework. Then she'd fallen ill from learning the alpha's little secret. She was contending with two: an omega and her child.

"Alpha?"

He didn't seem to hear her. His focus was still on the trio at the driveway outside

"Alpha?" Cassie called again.

"Yeah?" He turned a sharp gaze towards her. "Yes."

"Do you know them?" She asked nonchalantly.

"Yeah. They're people of the town. Working with Reigns on the project." He sat down but only for a moment.

As he started to rise like he was about to go to them, Cassie stood up too.

"You'll introduce me, then? Cool?" She wore her most innocent smile.

The alpha settled himself back down.

"How did you know I was here?"

"I called the office. Damon said you just left town but you should be back in a day or two," she told him. "Lucky guess after speaking with your assistant." "Did you have any business around here? Or you flew all the way to see me?".

Cassie could tell he knew the answer to that question. She was also aware that there was a wrong answer, yet that was what she chose.

"I came to surprise you," she replied.

He gave a brief laugh as he asked,

"Whatever gave you the impression that I like this type of surprise? I expect you to think the opposite after last time,"

"Alpha, you promised you'll see me once I was better."

"Yeah, but I'm out of town. I mean out of L.A. Look, Cassie, this isn't working, but you seem like a smart one, so you already know," he said.

Even though she'd feared this was coming, her heart still dropped as he said the words. Not only had she seen the bastard pup, but she'd spied on him that day at his resort's underground parking. The way he looked at the omega gave her nightmares. "Is it because I came to see you unannounced? I get it, you hate it. Let's just eat and go. I won't do it again," she said coolly.

"It's not because of that. There's this girl. She-wolf. I'm starting to think I can't be without her." His eyes moved to the glass again as he grew thoughtful.

Cassie wanted to slam her fist on the table. She took a deep breath to keep her composure before speaking.

"You're in love? That's a passing emotion, alpha. It shouldn't stop you from doing your duty and getting... m-mated."

She stammered because of the look he gave her.

"Lo..." He trailed off with an exasperated sigh, then spoke in a harsh, angry tone. "Did I say anything about love?"

"I-I must've missed your point." Cassie's heart started to lift in hope but dropped again as the alpha went on.

"Ya, you did miss! What I mean is she's all I think about. The only she-wolf I've ever wanted. My heart and soul is bound to her! It's nothing to do with that silly, mainstream four letter word people throw

around, alright?"

What a fool, she thought. Guess it was good for her if he insisted otherwise.

"Our arranged mating is not gonna work out. I can't even imagine going through with it now, sorry. I just have so much to set right!"

"Clearly, you're going through some issues. But it's been what, six months? Which means we've come far, alpha. We're almost there," she said.

"It doesn't matter. No one knows

except close family staffs and the

chief. Easy to take care of those. We can both tell our families it didn't work out. Sorry I wasted your time," he said as he made to stand up.

"I see, you need time to deal with stuff. I'll give you space. Once you're ready we'll have our date night and talk about a way forward." She rose too. "Don't worry about me. I'll get a cab to my hotel." "No. Hayes is still around. He'll get you back to L.A tonight!" He replied firmly.

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Sara POV

That was a noble of the pack, no doubt. A few nights ago, Nick had cleared the air about Megan. Was that so I wouldn't think he was

two-timing once I saw that one

I

what? The high-borns did care a

lot

about public image. And that female was clearly his luna-to-be,

I wondered if she was the same person Megan was so quick to tell me about four years ago.

"But damn, he's fine!" Jane mumbled. She was obviously tipsy.

I imagined punching her in the throat if she said that one more time.

As we got to where I parked, she asked, "Are you alright?"From NôvelDrama.Org.

"Of course, I'm alright. Why wouldn't I be?" I replied with a sharp tone, not meaning to.

Avery looked angry. I hoped they both didn't think I was upset about seeing Nick with another woman.