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

filling the bookcases, as well as a

entertainment. I investigate the kitchen and find only a pantry full

as a freezer full of frozen food. I decide to try and distract myself

thinking that I might be able to welcome Sinclair home

similar. However when I

arms over his chest.

my brow at him, experiencing a

my mate. “I can be on my

at the

if he’s unsure whether or not he should

defiantly, cradling my belly.

than I do. I think

feet when I’m doing something that

you can bring me all of

to let him take over the less fun

pleased to have

list, and begin opening ingredients as Gabriel

ever happened

resents the fact that he’s trapped here with me instead

Sinclair and

in my memory.” Gabriel replies

thing wasn’t that uncommon. Bands of rogues would join

coalitions at times. Under a powerful

but the idea that this is happening in this day

is unheard of.”

bad is it going to look for Dominic?” I inquire, measuring

answers, taking a packet of butter

able to prevent the attack entirely he’ll get

pack, but it doesn’t look good that the

to take

people might thing he’s not providing enough of a deterrent

looks weak to outsiders?” I clarify, trying to

Gabriel confirms. “I can guarantee that’s

glumly, beginning to cream the thawed butter. “I

Dominic is

Alpha is a thankless job most

just doing his job. But

gets dragged

catch myself growling, “Dominic does everything for his

recognize that.”

agree.” Gabriel replies, smothering

take?”

could be hours, or days,- depending how

Gabriel explains with

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

blinks, looking surprised. “Of

seeming amazed that

lot more boring

realize

is a terrible thing, but it can’t

care about is out

been carefully closing the bags and boxes of ingredients once

you have no idea what an

guard you? The men in this room are

the fiercest warriors in his guard – the ones most trusted to protect you