Accidental Surrogate

Accidental Surrogate For Alpha Novel Chapter 15

Ella

“What!” I exclaim, unable to wrap my head around this idea. “But I’m not ready!”

“You will be.” He promises. “Aileen will keep working with you tomorrow, and then we’ll go shopping so you can look the part. It’s only a meal, no one is going to be quizzing you on werewolf politics.”

“I don’t know.” I fret, “what if I say the wrong thing?”

“I’ll be with you the whole time.” Sinclair vows. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you put your foot in your mouth.”

This does make me feel better, but I’m still woefully far from feeling confident in my ability to pass as a completely different species. “Can’t we wait a little while?” I request anxiously. “I promise I’ll never miss another event, I just need a little more time.”

“Ella, the elections are in three months.” Sinclair says softly. “We don’t have much time to waste. Very few people change their minds at the last moment. My image has been marked with controversy from day one because I don’t have a family.”

“I don’t understand, why is that so controversial if the King is something people vote on. It’s not like having an heir is going to decide the future of succession.”

“Because it’s not about succession. It’s about personal stability. Unmated Alphas are viewed as being more temperamental and aggressive. If I have a mate and a pup however, people will view me as more grounded and cautious.” Sinclair explains.

“Is that true?” I ask, “that unmated alphas are wilder?”

Sinclair grimaces but nods, “To a degree, yes. Some men are more or less aggressive naturally, but it makes a difference when you have someone to take care of – someone who might be harmed if anything happened to you.”

“Okay, so you’re saying it has to be tomorrow?” I surmise, “the sooner you turn your image around, the better.”

“That’s right.” Sinclair agrees. “As long as you’re well enough, I need you there.”

“And you promise you won’t leave my side?” I question.

my

then.” I concur, not feeling

change clothes before we check out. However Sinclair doesn’t leave, he stays in the

going to…?” I trail off, hoping he’ll pick up on

what?” He asks, a knowing smile

of you.” I protest, my cheeks going bright pink.

but there’s a devious glint to his intense eyes which makes me think he knows exactly what I mean. “Human modesty.” He clucks his tongue and

repressed!” I defend hotly, climbing down from the table and regretting it instantly. A second ago I was equal to Sinclair in height, now he towers

made our bodies perfect as they are, why would we hide them?” He questions

my eyes at the big man, I grumble, “fine.” Whipping the gown off over my head, I stomp over to the corner where I left my clothes neatly folded. I tug them on quickly, but

think you’d actually go through with it.” He confesses. “But I’m sure glad

back down that easily. You might have seven senses or whatever, but it will take more than

us, invading my space with his powerful presence. “I

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ask a few hours later, as I stand in front of a full length mirror in a gown which costs more than my

prefer the green one.” Sinclair responds thoughtfully, his penetrating gaze running up and down my body as

I’m enamored by the stunning clothes around us, but it seems so extravagant to spend so much on material things. I’m only

me. How has our relationship changed so quickly? A couple of days ago he only

and I recall that he gives at least half his fortune to the less fortunate. “If you still have this much to spend on mere clothes after giving away so much, maybe you should

my advice – or indeed anything I said – with so much attention. It’s only now that I

subject. “So the green one?” I confirm, knowing precisely the dress to which

“It suits you, besides, it covers your

should that matter?” I question

you, and I don’t want people

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