Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley)

Chapter One Flandred and fom Chapter One Hundred and Ten RILEY'S POV

Bruce had pleaded with me to trust him. I wish I could; I wish his words were enough. But Seeing was believing, Still, I had no other choice; there was no way around it. It was either I play along, or I let Vox know that the amulet wasn't in my keep that would lead to my death or a punishment 'much worse than death."

We had only a few hours left.

A few hours, and Vox would be here, right outside Bruce's house. This decision was going to determine' everything.'. I tried to keep calm; I had to put on my big girl's panties. Fear was no good in times like this; it didn't let people think straight. I was a queen; it was time showed it.

Too soon, the time was up. Three days was spent.

Vox was right on time, with Daemon by his side.

I and Bruce stood by the doorway of his building.

"We meet again, young warlock." Vox says to Bruce.

"Has the Demon Overlord decided that I have suffered enough for my crimes?"

"No punishment would ever be adequate for the atrocities you committed."

"You've spoken like a just man."

"I have come here on the basis of the bargain." Vox gaze found me. "Where is my amulet woman?"

I turned to Bruce, and he gave me a reassuring nod. "He will give it to you, but first you will have to complete your bargain as agreed."

I was indeed surprised; not once did my voice falter. Vox gave me yet another long look; a smile formed on his face, revealing white, razor-sharp teeth.

"Of course. You may come forth, Warlock."

"That's it? The spell has been broken?" I asked, giving him a bewildered look.

"Yes, that's it." He answered with a smile.

I had expected that a spell strong enough to keep a warlock trapped here for years would need some effort to get

broken.

Bruce took a deep breath, loud enough for me to hear, and stepped forward, stepping out the door as the sunlight bathed his skin.

"It's broken." He muttered like he couldn't believe it. "I am free."

"Not yet." Vox answered, "Not till I get my amulet."

There was a complete silence. It was getting even clearer that I didn't have it, and a frown formed on Vox's face.

"Did you take me for a fool?" he asked me.

Before I could respond, Bruce tossed a piece of jewel to Vox it landed at his feet.

By mere staring at it, I could tell this held power. Daemon took a step back; he looked disturbed by the sight of the Nexus Amulet'.

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The amulet was a bracelet made of gold, it had a gem in the middle the gem the color of the sky at night. Vox slowly picked it up; he placed it on his wrist, and the bracelet widened to his fitting.

"You have your bracelet now." I said to him, "Now where i Thane?"

"I will do as I have promised..."

He trailed off. Black vines covered his arms, spreading outward from the Nexus Amulet.

Vox tried taking off the bracelet, but it had gotten attached he couldn't take it off. The black tendrils covered and wrapped around his body, holding him bound. He broke through, but thicker vines replaced them, this time he couldn't escape them. "What is this?" he demanded. "You traitor!" He spits out.

"Bruce..." I began, but he shook his head, indicating I be quite.

I saw the female figure approaching; I couldn't believe my very own eyes. It was Jade. She nodded to Bruce before turning to Vox.

"You!" he growled, no longer trying to keep calm.

"Yes." She replied, a smile gracing her face. "Me."