The Contract with the Alpha

e prophecy speaks of. That's why I had to leave you. I didn't understand it back then-I thought I was doing the right thing by protecting you from the curse, by keeping

ll believed in the bond they had once shared. And that terrified her more than anything else. "If I agree to this," Freya said, her voice trembling, "if I agree to help you... what happens then? What happens if we break the curse?" Ethan's eyes softened, and for a moment, he looked almost vulnerable. "If we break the curse, we'll be free. The pack will be free. And maybe... maybe we can find a way back to each other." Freya's heart clenched at his words, but she quickly shoved that hope aside. She couldn't afford to think like that, not after everything they had been through. "And if we fail?" Ethan's expression turned grim. "If we fail, the curse will consume us both. And it won't stop there. It will spread, destroying everything in its path. The pack, our families, our future... everything." Freya swallowed hard, the weight of his words settling heavily on her shoulders. This wasn't just about her and Ethan anymore. This was about something much bigger, something that could affect countless lives. As much as she wanted to run, to hide, to pretend that none of this was real, she knew she couldn't. She had a responsibility-to her pack, to herself, and maybe even to Ethan. She took a deep breath, her decision made. "Fine," she said quietly. "I'll help you break the curse. But I'm doing this for the pack, not for you." Ethan nodded, a flicker of relief in his eyes. "I understand. And I'll do everything I can to make sure you don't regret this decision." Freya met his gaze, the resolve in her eyes hardening. "You better. Because if you hurt me again, Ethan, there won't be a prophecy in the world that can save