"You think you can outsmart me? Clearing your name now would mean getting back with my brother. Do you really think I'd let that happen? Do you think I'd agree to that?"
Tears pricked my eyes as I listened to Chase's words. So that's what he was thinking. He had completely misunderstood me. I wondered where he even got such an idea. I was talking about my future—about my dignity. But of course, he was an Alpha. Why would he care about the future?
"I was just explaining, Chase. I am your contract lover. I am a woman of my word—I keep my promises. I signed this contract to be your secret lover, and I won't be with Max, not as long as this contract exists. You said you'd let me go when you're tired of me, right? Then I'll just wait until the day you are.
