Lahat ng Kabanata ng Hybrid Alpha's Contract Bride: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

**Amber POVAfter what had happened between August and Leo, the whole compound was shrouded in an air of tension and discomfort.I continued training with Dylan for the next few days, but it was probably a bad idea, because my mind kept wandering and he landed several punches on me when they should have been easily avoidable."You okay, your Highness?" Dylan asked, wiping his sweaty forehead with his sleeve. "Yeah, why?" I feigned ignorance."It isn't too hard to tell you're…distracted," he pressed. Dylan took a step closer to me and unwound the tape around my boxing gloves. My expression darkened and Dylan picked up my chin so I would meet his gaze. "C'mon, your Highness. Something happened between you and Alpha, right?""He told you, didn't he?" I asked, wondering if Dylan knew what I had said. I dropped my gloves onto the ground."You know the prince doesn't talk," Dylan reminded me."Such an astute observation," I spat sarcastically.

**Amber POVI 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?And why did he refuse to let me in? I trie

**Amber POV"Prove it," Leo demanded."I've been wanting to," I replied.I grabbed Leo's defined arm tightly and seductively pulled him closer to me; his eyes were wild, fierce, and piercing, but I could tell he was having a difficult time resisting me.We stood there, entangled by the window, our eyes locked. I didn't say anything and I didn't need to. Only actions would make him believe my desire was genuine.I grasped his rigid hands and placed them on my delicate shoulders. I led his fingertips to trace my collarbone, a place that I knew he loved on my body; the place where he marked me before.I brought my eyes back up to him and nodded gently. "Do it again," I commanded.His eyes seemed to jolt open as he realized what I was asking him to do. It seemed like it was the last thing he ever would have expected from me, and I was proud of myself for acting confidently. I needed to be strong, someone worthy of being with Leo.Using my hand,

**Dylan POVI know my Alpha didn't hear me out–he was worried about Princess Iris and rightfully so–but I didn't have time to waste. I just couldn't let that b*tch Cami get away scotch free after what she did to the princess. I never liked Cami; I always knew that she was entitled silver spooned b*tch, a dirty politician's daughter, but I never thought she would go this low. Pushing the princess into the pool was one thing, but trying to have her ra— I— I couldn't even finish the thought in my mind. It was repulsive and she deserved to pay for it. I would have to get my own hands dirty this time, regardless of the consequences.Alpha didn't tell me specifically not to, so at least I wasn't disobeying a direct order. I even think he'd want me to go after her if he knew that she escaped. Which made me question why she did in the first place?She had August there to protect her, unless he turned on her too? Everything happened so fast and I wasn't sure whe

**Amber POVI was walking towards Leo's office when I heard a commotion. Initially, I'd wanted to talk to him alone. Just seeing him at dinner didn't feel like enough; it was too public. After that amazing night we'd spent together, I felt like I needed to talk to him or touch him again–something to solidify that physical bond we were forming.Maia shouted something and I heard August's voice, even louder, echoing down the hall. I was still too far to hear what they were actually saying. Quickening my steps, I hurried toward them, but the hallway seemed never ending. I could only make out brief outlines, until my eye directly locked onto Leo when he came into view.White as a sheet of paper, he was leaning against the wall, his arms trembling. He looked like all the blood had been drained from his body. What had caused this?Those eyes of his, with the mottled gold, were unfocused and glassy. It looked like he couldn't even tell where he was. I wanted to go to him, help h