Accidental Surrogate

James

At first, James thought he misheard her.

Then he thought he had misunderstood.

But there was no doubt now—not the way Elizabeth was looking at him, with big eyes full of hope, anticipation and a little fear. Hearing the protected she-wolf profess her love made her heart race, until it was __slamming violently against his ribcage as he sped to a gallop . Elizabeth’s skin was bright pink, and she couldn’t really look him in the eye . Her gaze kept flying up and down, almost as if she thought James could reject it. Thisit was adorable and annoying at the same time. Didn’t she realize how crazy he was about her?

At the same time, he didn’t want to force her beyond her limits. It was one thing to think she was ready, and another to actually take such a step important. James wrapped a large hand in Elizabeth’s hair, pulling her face up.” You thought I’d refuse, honey? He asked, caressing her sharp jaw with the tip of his thumb. “Surely you realize how hopelessly in love I am with you, Elizabeth. ” _

shrugged, sniffling harder now. “I

companion. He breathed, snuggling her into his chest. “I lost my mind for loving you, and it means the world to me that you feel the same. I’ve just been trying to be patient. “_ _ _ _ _ I don’t want you to be patient anymore. Elizabeth grumbled, all she-wolf as her eyes gleamed neon blue. James showed off his fangs and growled softly, until the animal ferocity disappeared from the Elizabeth’s countenance , ” I think I need to be pushed. “She added with

and asking for help, but no there’s a rush. ” He told her, mostly to see how she would react. “Just know how you feel and that you’re ready

out at the underneath her eyelashes and watching as his words sank. ” I mean, I want you to actually claim me. She clarified, running her little pink tongue over the seam of her lips. His words were getting softer and more suggestive by the second, and it was _everything James could do to keep his wolf in check. “I need you You

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blood was well beyond boiling point now, and though he didn’t Wanting nothing more than to take her to bed in that instant, he couldn’t resist kissing her either- it again. He growled, dragging her mouth to his and Elizabeth immediately opened it to his tongue, his light body moving restless

today, making plans and whispering strategies . And now with James looking at her, his brow furrowed with regret… It wasn’t hard to guess what he

. ” _ James confirmed, trying to read Elizabeth’s closed features. “The refugees won’t need me

be a fool if