All Chapters of The alpha's contract : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Briar's POV Alpha Logan was delayed by urgent business and couldn't return in time for dinner, leaving me to dine alone with Clara. Even though Shir and Fenris dreaded every second of catering to Genevieve, Tristan had placed them on dedicated escort duty to handle her demands. In my heart, I knew this was Tristan’s petty way of punishing me; Genevieve had undoubtedly spun a dramatic tale about our afternoon at the development site, lacing it with enough venom to rouse his temper. Clara tried her best to lighten the heavy mood by talking about the upcoming gala. She bubbled over with excitement, detailing the maroon color scheme, the floral arrangements, and the live orchestra she had booked. Event coordination was her natural element, and I had no doubt the evening would be stunning. Still, a knot of unease tightened in my gut when she mentioned the gathering was officially organized to honor my presence. It felt premature—reckless, even—considering I was legally bound as Alpha T

Briar's Pov "Release me!" I screamed as Tristan dragged me down the hallway. His grip on my arm was tight, his fingernails digging deep into my skin. "You think you can disrespect me and act behind my back?" he snarled, his voice thick with rage. "You really believed I wouldn't find out what you've been up to?" "Tristan, stop! You're hurting me!" I yanked against his hold, but his fingers were locked around my wrist like iron bands. My heart pounded in my chest. He had never been this wild before. I had no idea what lies Genevieve had whispered into his ear, but I was terrified of what was coming next. The moment he pulled me inside the bedroom, he shoved me hard onto the floor and slammed the door shut. "Have you lost your mind?" I yelled, scrambling backward toward the far wall. "Everyone in the grand hall watched you drag me out! You just ruined both of our names in front of the entire pack!" In a split second, Tristan lunged at me. His hands clamped around my throat, forcing

Briar's Pov When Logan finally carried me back to his private suite, he laid me gently against the soft duvet. He pulled up a velvet chair, sitting right beside the mattress and lacing his fingers securely through mine. His sharp features wore a look of immense, quiet satisfaction. "Just five more days, Briar," he murmured, his thumb trailing softly along my jawline. "Five days until the Council officially voids your marriage. The moment that gavel strikes, our contract goes into full effect." A faint, relief-filled smile touched my lips, though a persistent knot tied itself in my stomach. "I just hope the Elders don't drag their feet. If they rule against me, my life will become a living nightmare. Rejecting Tristan outright without Council backing would strip me of every right to reclaim my bloodline's pack. Worse, Tristan could legally brand me a rogue and throw me in his dungeons out of pure spite." Logan’s eyes darkened, his grip on my hand tightening with fierce promis

Briar's Pov Logan cupped my cheek, turning my face toward his. "Don't let Tristan mess with your head, Briar. The Council will give us a fair hearing. Five days, and this nightmare is over." I offered him a faint, uncertain smile. I wanted to believe him, but worry still ate at my gut. Before either of us could say another word, the doors of the hall slammed open. kael rushed inside, his breathing heavy and his face pale. "Alpha! Rogues are hitting our northern boundary!" Kael gasped out, catching his breath. "There are dozens of them!" Logan stiffened instantly, his stance shifting from relaxed to deadly serious. "Rogues? Launching a full assault?" I stared at Kael in disbelief. Stray rogues occasionally probed boundaries or harassed border patrols, but a coordinated horde attacking a main pack territory was unheard of unless someone was pulling their strings. "Kael, stay with Briar and guard her," Logan ordered, his voice dropping into an absolute Alpha command as he t

Logan's Pov I had seen gorgeous women before, but looking at Briar naked right in front of me took my breath away entirely. Her breasts were full and perfectly shaped, topped with soft pink tips that hardened under the cool bath air. The moment my eyes landed on her, a surge of pure desire hit me, making my shaft swell until it felt rock hard and heavy between my thighs. Inside my mind, my beast growled loudly, pushing against my thoughts. Mark her! Claim her right now! I can't, I growled back, fighting hard to keep control. She still doesn't know we are fated mates. Her official split from Tristan is still sitting in front of the High Council. If I bite her neck now, it ruins everything. My hands moved on their own, cupping her full breasts. I squeezed them gently, letting out a low groan as the heat from her skin burned through my palms. My erection was sticking straight up out of the warm water, throbbing so intensely it was actually painful. Briar looked down, her eyes wideni