Accidental Surrogate

Ella

When I wake up the next morning, I feel better rested than I have in weeks. For the first time since I started hypnosis, Phil!ppe hasn’t had to charge in during the middle of the night to wake me from my night terrors. Simply being able to connect with my mate did wonders for my state of mind, and even though our lovemaking was reserved for our dreams, my body is sated and satisfied.

Even though I just saw Sinclair, my heart leaps when my phone rings a moment later, and I pull the device from it’s charger. “Good morning my love.” I greet him, beaming.

“Good morning, gorgeous.” His handsome face fills the screen, still drowsy from sleep. “How are you feeling?”

“A thousand times better.” I admit, because not only did he save me from my nightmares, but the weight of my lies are finally off my shoulders. I run my hand over my belly, checking in with our pup.

Rafe is happy too, he’s been missing you as much as I have”

“I’m glad you’re both feeling better,” He rumbles, ” though I have to tell you, you’re not going to be happy with me in a moment.”

“Why?” I ask nervousły, sitting up. A thousand possibilities run through my mind, though I have a sneaking suspicion I know where this is going.

“Because I’ve called a meeting with your co- conspirators.” Sinclair reveals, a note of foreboding in his deep voice.

“But Dominic, it wasn’t their fault.” I object. “I’m the one who convinced them and to be fair, without you here I outrank all of them.. except Gabriel.” I amend. “So they were just following orders.”

Sinclair gives me a sardonic look. “I hate to break it to you trouble, but as incredible and strong as you are, your wolf has only been awake for a month – there are children with more experienced animals. As far as I’m concerned, you don’t outrank anybody yet.”

“Im their Luna.” I counter defiantly, deeply affronted that he’s undervaluing my agency in my own scheme.

“You are, and you and I are going to have our own reckoning when Im home.” He promises ominously, “But for now, we all need to get on the same page.

this meeting?” I snap after a moment, deciding not to voice some of the more colorful insults in

to spend that time grumbling at me, or would like to sneak

depends.” I huff, thinking that I’d quite like to continue grumbling. “What kind

I recall pleasuring myself on our last video call. “And

squeak, already excited and having to clench my th!ghs together to relieve the ache at their center. My annoyance and trepidation about the meeting is gone,

such a generous mate, I thought I might give you the chance to redeem

low growl, and I swear my se.x spasms as if it’s already on the verge of climax. “You’ll follow my orders exactly, so that even though it will be your own hands, it will feel like I’m the one playing your sweet body like a fiddle – and I’m

I gulp, trying to get control of my pounding

I can see you.” He instructs, his voice like rough velvet. “Then take off your nightgown, and lie

then?” I breathe, already

wait for

as good as his word – unsurprisingly – and spent nearly the full half hour before the meeting ordering me to pleasure myself for his enjoyment, and Goddess was it hot! I never thought I would enjoy that sort

sure the wolves in this room can sense my over -excited vital signs, not to mention smell my lingering ar0usal. Part of me wonders if Sinclair doesn’t take some sort of twisted pleasure in showing off his se.xual prowess this way, or if perhaps this is just part of my punishment. Either way, I veer into the meeting

before he turns his attention to my companions. “So, I’ll get straight to the point,” He begins gruffly. “I know that you’ve all been helping Ella continue to do hypnosis sessions. I know about the second memory she uncovered,

and Phil!ppe all exchange wary glances, before turning their attention to

in my chair, feeling like a child sent to the principals office – only there are four principals and they’re all lethal predators. “I didn’t know about any nightmares.”

knew and I swore him to secrecy.” Their gazes swing to my guard, full of accusation, so I add, “I

Henry says gravely, and guilt fills me as

when I come home. I also know it wasn’t easy for her to convince you, and I know why you agreed.” he reveals, sounding resigned. “Im more concerned with

believing my ears. It almost sounds as though he’s going to let us continue, but that

her mind on something there isn’t any stopping her – at least not when I’m

and healthy. I want to