All Chapters of Wrong table, right Alpha : Chapter 11 - Chapter 17

Todd's POV:The contract was done. Her signature on that old wolf document felt like an unseen brand tying our fates together, at least for now. My wolf, which had been restless, finally quieted inside me as it sensed the bond. It was faint but real.I looked at her-Bella, my so-called human contract mate. She seemed shocked and confused, trying to make sense of this sudden, almost ridiculous "marriage".I made the rules clear. "Until both my wolf and I fully accept this bond, don't get your hopes up. Don't expect more than this contract. And don't try to get close to me. If you do... there'll be consequences."I had to control everything-this unexpected bond, my wolf, and her. For now, that was the only way.She nodded, her eyes showing conflicted emotions. For a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of sadness-or maybe I was imagining it. My Alpha instincts told me there was more beneath her surface. But it was like her feelings were hidden behind a thick fog. Humans were confusing

Chapter 12 Who Exactly Is ThisGuy?Bella's POV:"Mom, Todd's family business is mnassive, and a lot ofit is overseas. He's seriously swamped right now," Itried to explain to Mom, hoping she d ease up onpushing for some big family meet-up.Honestly, I still wasn't even sure what Todd and Ireally were to each other. Bringing him home feltway scarier than doing any risky surgery."I get that he's busy, but Bella, since you've signedthat ... contract," Mom said, glancing suspiciously atthe odd papers, "you should at least move into thatplace he got for you. It's your home, after all. Leavingit empty would look bad, like you don't know how tobehave properly. Go settle in and make it yors.Think of it as a fresh start."She wanted us to spend time together, maybe buildsomething. I still had no cue what this "marriage"really meant, but moving out might take thematchmaking pressure off and give me room tothink."Okay, Mom. Ill move in in a couple of days."The dayI left, I expe

Chapter 14 Get Out!Bella's POV:I hauled my tired body and two heavy bags ofgroceries up to the way-too-big penthouse inBuilding B.The place was definitely fancy; it was loaded withevery gadget you could imagine, including somecoffee machine I didn't even know the name of butcould tell was pricey just by looking at it. Still, thewhole place felt like a show home-cold, sterile, andtotally missing any lived-in vibe.The walk-in closet was filled with spotless, high-endmen's suits, all smelling like the scent I had noticedon Todd-a mix of pine with a sharp metallic note. Itwas definitely his scent. But I could tell he didn'tspend much time here. Maybe this was just one of hismany spots, tucked away and pretty boring. It was jusmeant to house me, his so-called "contract mate".I chose the guest room farthest from the mainbedroom as my temporary space. As crazy as thecontract was, I still wanted my boundaries. I didn'twant to get too close to his personal space, especiall