Accidental Surrogate

Ella

“Cora, what the hell is going on? I demand, staring at my sister in shock and indignation. _ _ _

She has just broken into my suite and announced that I will not be wearing the dress that Did especially for tonight’s ball. She pulled the hanger out of my closet and threw the laundry bag aside, as if the dress inside wasn’t the same.the most expensive piece of clothing any of us have ever had.

“Just put on your bathrobe and sit down. The makeup artist arrives at any minute. Cora replies, with a devious and utterly unrepentant smile on her face. ” She’s moving around my dressing room, pulling up a chair in front of the dressing table.”, making room by moving boxes and suitcases. She moves around the room as if she owns the place. Normally, I wouldn’t mind that – since my sister is welcome to anything that’s mine – It’s his sneaky demeanor and knowledgeable looks that are driving me to distraction.

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“Makeup artist? ” I repeat, horrified. I gave up trying to follow her frantic movements, knowing I couldn’t keep up with her and that she wouldn’t stop even if I tried. “What are you talking about? I’m perfectly capable of doing myown makeup. ”

“Sure you can, but there’s nothing wrong with pampering a little once in a while. when . ” My sister replies, not giving me any more information about her strange behavior . She starts rummaging through my shoe rack, seeming to eliminate a number of options with a single look, including the heels I bought specifically for this event. I’m about to demand answers once more when the door opens and a new voice joins the confusion .

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“Don’t forget the hairdressers! Elizabeth sings, entering without warning and carrying three heavy-looking bags. “They want to start rolling it up before the makeup team takes over. Obviously she could hear our conversation before she arrived, and obviously she’s involved in whatever that plot is.

“Okay, stop! I cry, throwing my hands out in protest. The two women stop halfway, looking at me with Expressions of expectation . “One of you needs to tell me what’s going on, right now. ” I order firmly, trying tokeep my voice steady.

not even being here. Luckily she turns to me a second later, “Ella, everything you need Knowing

logistics , the decoration and the environment, the food ! I personally approved each _ _item on the menu, each flower going to the arrangements of Flowers – I’d

the bags that weigh on her. _ _ _ ” It’s not last minute, we’ve been working on this for days. Also, Dominic doesn’t want you stressed, he’s just trying to do something good For you .

cradling my belly. My first instinct is to laugh in their face if they think some days is time Enough to make big adjustments in this kind of event, but my wolf

that. ” Cora corrects me, all smiling. “But we did it at his behest. We’re just

immediately cools down. _ _ My shoulders drop as the tension coursing through my body abruptly dissipates , disappearing as quickly as it

you doing? I

laugh fills my senses. You’ll see, problem. Are

minions? I snort, they’re taking great pleasure in fooling me , in fact they’re

warns, his tone sounding too forgiving for

is the one who should pay the price . ”

hide my disappointment. “We’ll

in my head when the makeup and hair crews arrive. They slide inside carrying sophisticated boxes of supplies, all with bright smiles and talking in a tone so loud that his words border

the bladder, but Soon my reflection is more glamorous than ever.My golden pink hair is entwined in intricate braids wrapping around my head while long

eyebrows, and onyx paint is spread over my long lashes, making my golden irises glow. _in bright contrast . My fair skin is virtually untouched, with just a touch

to admire the finished product, and I notice that they are both using it matching emerald dresses. “You look amazing. My

typical indifferent air. “In fact, it’s annoying that someone is allowed

going to cause a ruckus. ” Cora laughs, shaking her head. ” But Dominic