Accidental Surrogate

Ella

The waiting is horrible.

I did exactly as Sinclair asked and followed the guards to the safe house, taking only a

few essentials. We left our phones and technology behind, and then I was piled into

the back of a car and hidden under a blanket just in case someone found a way to

glimpse through the black out windows. We drove for more than half an hour, making

all kinds of twists and turns. I’m sure some of it was just evasive driving to make sure

we weren’t being followed, which worries me more than I’d like to admit.

As I lay there I realized that Sinclair must have been afraid that this attack might be

used as adistraction for the Prince to make a move against me, and that possibility

seems more and more likely the more I think about it. Hadn’t the Prince been planning

a distraction just like this before the Queen died? It’s no wonder Sinclair hadn’t

wanted me to stay at the house even though it’s the most secure building in the city

next to the Royal Palace.

When we arrived at the safe house I was relieved to discover it was a veritable

fortress. It dídn’t even look like a house, In fact, when the car pulled to a stop in front

of a huge rock wall on the side of a mountain, I assumed one of the guards needed to

use the restroom or somethíng. I couldn’t have been more surprised when they all

exited the car and began pressing on the rocks, moving their hands around on the

granite until they found the right spot and pushed in. It took all four of them, each

pressing on a specific spot in perfect unison, before the mountain itself opened up.

The rock wall slid inward, even though it had looked completely solid from the outside.

One of the guards lifted ne out of the car and carried me inside, and all but the driver

entered with me. Just before the wall closed behind us, I saw the car speeding away

again. It had all happened in about 30 seconds, and when I look around I’m amazed

to discover that the interior of the mountain is as luxurious and comfortable as the

mansion. Despite being an actual cave, electricity lights the sprawling rooms, which

are fully furnished and decked out with amenities.

When I look back at the entrance I discover a keypad mounted in the rock, but no sign

of the door. A flash of claustrophobia overtakes me and I worry about how I’ll get out

again, but I take a deep breath and try to comfort myself with the knowledge that no

could possibly find me

bookcases, as well as a

entertainment. I investigate the kitchen and find only

freezer full of frozen food. I

might be able

I move towards

his

a

who is not my mate. “I can

sit at the

unsure whether or

up defiantly, cradling my belly.

do. I think grumpily.

my feet when I’m doing

that concerned then you can bring me all of the

perfectly happy to let him take over the less fun

have a task.

begin opening ingredients as Gabriel collects

this ever

the fact that

Sinclair

memory.” Gabriel replies

wasn’t that uncommon. Bands of

coalitions at times. Under a powerful rebel leader,

packs before, but the idea that this is happening in this day

is unheard of.”

bad is it going to look for Dominic?” I

taking a packet of

microwave for me. “If he’s able to prevent the attack entirely he’ll

but it doesn’t look good that the

to take

people might thing he’s not providing enough of

to outsiders?” I clarify, trying to

“I can guarantee that’s how the Prince will

fair.” I argue glumly, beginning to cream the thawed butter. “I

Dominic is the one who

Alpha is a thankless job most times. When every thing

he’s just doing his job. But if

dragged through

does everything for his

recognize that.”

agree.” Gabriel replies, smothering a

take?” I inquire after a

could be hours, or days,- depending how

explains with

you were out there with them?” I ask, watching

looking surprised. “Of course

seeming amazed that I should

admit this is a lot more boring that being in

I realize how insensitive

a terrible thing, but it can’t be

about is out

had been carefully closing the bags and boxes of ingredients once

still. “Do you have no idea what an honor

guard you? The men in this room are here

fiercest warriors in his guard – the ones