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

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 a small pout. “My she-wolf has me begged to give in to you for weeks, and I have resisted her. I appreciate you trying to give me time, but I can’t do it alone. I… _ _ _ _ _ _I need help to take this final step. Elizabeth admitted, her knees

“I appreciate it, baby. He purred, kissing her cheek. “And I’m so proudof you for acknowledging 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 to take that

sultry tone, peeking 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

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to his and Elizabeth immediately opened it to his tongue, his light body moving restless against

it… about what would happen to her relationship with James once the war broke out.really started. She had also seen the way all the Alphas were muttering and talking today, making plans and whispering

while sending Roger to some another mission . ” _ James confirmed, trying to read Elizabeth’s closed features. “The refugees won’t need me to transport them every day, because we will be between them and the threat. ” He sighed heavily. “It will be

burning. ” He’d be