Accidental Surrogate

Chapter 124 – Lydia Gives Advice

3rd Person “Another rogue attack?” Lydia scoffed, circling the Prince as he studied his plans for the invasion, “haven’t you attempted enough to realize they aren’t going to work?” ‘This one is different.” The Prince groused in reply. Tm not just targeting

Sinclair’s bitch or a few tourists. The entire pack will be in shambles and Dominic will be held responsible.”

A moment later the emergency sirens began blaring through the city, and the Prince surged to his feet, “What! No! How did he find out?”

Lydia swore under her breath, “because he keeps spies in the neutral territories, just like you do – just like all the Alpha’s do.” She promptly crossed the floor and snatched up the television remote, flipping to the news where an emergency bulletin was dominating the screen.

An anxious reporter read off a teleprompter, his voice full of urgency.” Moon Valley is facing imminent attack from rogue actors. Take shelter in your home or at your nearest designated safety point. Alpha Sinclair has ordered an immediate lockdown until the “all clear” chime can be rung. Pack enforcers are on their way to meet the threat and hopefully force back the rogues before they can breach the city, but extreme caution is advised for all citizens. The human mayor has been informed and is instituting a city shut down under the guise of a gas leak…”

The reporter carried on in the background as Lydia turned back to the Prince, annoyance dominating her features. “How much time is there before the attack?”

“They won’t reach the city for another three hours at least, if they make it into the territory at all.” The Prince explained, overflowing with agitated energy.

“Where are they striking?” Lydia pressed, her mind racing for a solution to this crisis.

“Their scouts have identified half a dozen stretches along the border with the least patrols and easiest access.” He shared, pressing a button on the underside of his desk to summon his beta.

“That’s exactly where Dominic will go.” Lydia gritted out. ‘They should be targeting more mid-level outposts.” “But they’ll have a harder time breaching those.” The Prince argued obstinately.

“Yes, but they might actually get through with a few losses. The way you’ve organized this, all the reinforcements are going to meet them head on and they won’t actually be able to get into the city!” Lydia exclaimed, losing her patience with the man’s stupidity.

the bossy she-wolf’s criticism. He paced back and forth, dragging his hands through his hair in frustration. “He’ll be out there fighting with

writhe inside her chest, still, she might have gotten over that.

on the screen. ‘They’re calling for able-bodied wolves to join the fight, which means there will be dozens of witnesses even if you do somehow manage to succeed!” ‘Then I’ll go after his whore!” The

you lesson by now? Think of your own situation, if she dies he only looks more sympathetic.” “But

now – he can make another.” Lydia explained. “Look, you can’t defeat him. Every time you try, he manages to outmaneuver you. You can’t overpower him because he’s too strong. You can’t outsmart him because he’s too

border played across the screen, looking like scenes from some high-octane action movie. The Prince’s beta

are your orders, sir?” He asked hesitantly, seeing the

Prince looked to Lydia, who he was coming to hate for her intelligence, but whom he also realized he needed. When the campaign was over he’d cut her down to size, but for the time being he needed her on his side.” Your ratings are at an all time high and he’s still beating you.” Lydia reminded him, trying not to

and keep her attention

do?”

can’t beat him, the only option available is to force him to step down. Make him take himself out of the running.” Lydia advised slyly, clearly

The beta inquired

wrong about his weakness.” Lydia answered coolly, thoroughly enjoying making these powerful wolves stew. ‘You’ve just been going about it the wrong way.” “I don’t understand.” The Prince growled, losing

hold her hostage and make the ransom he steps down, he’ll never see her

paused, liking the sounds of this –

mercy. “What makes you think he

my hands on her.” ‘Trust me, I was married to the man for more than a decade. He’s not as much of a goody two shoes as you think. He’s extremely possessive and he won’t be able to help himself – his wolf will get the better of

stages

very hard to arrange with someone in possession of a brain behind the wheel.” Assemble enough forces to overpower him, ensure he has to go in alone, and don’t

“We need to stop trying to fight him and just play dirty – shoot him with a tranquilizer and kill him while he’s unconscious.” “That’s a coward’s

but it’s also the only way you’ll ever kill him.” Lydia responded, becoming more and more immune to the idea of