Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate

Chapter 22

Chapter 22 – Ella’s Nightmares

Ella

“Wait, what!” I exclaim, not believing my own ears. “You got your job back?”

“It sounds like somebody very important called in some favors for me.” My sister confirms. “They even gave me a raise to compensate for my troubles.”

She doesn’t need to say more. There’s only one person with enough power to undo a command issued by Dominic Sinclair – and that’s Dominic Sinclair himself. “I can’t believe this. Why didn’t he tell me?”

“You mean you didn’t ask?” I can imagine the precise look on Cora’s face. Stunned and reeling at once.

“I mean, not after that first time.” I relate, wondering if I should have tried harder to help her. Did I misperceive my importance to Sinclair, or the power I hold now that I’m carrying his child?

“Well apparently that’s all it took.” She relates, her voice full of elation. “Thank you, Ella.”

“Don’t thank me,” I object. “I’m the one who got us into this situation to begin with.” I remind her ruefully.

“Of course you didn’t.” She refutes. “Listen, I don’t know how it happened, but either I made a mistake or…”

“Or what?” I press.

“Or someone did this on purpose.” She sounds uncertain now, as if she can’t fathom the motive for such an act. I find myself equally confused.

“Why would they?” I fret, not wanting to believe my sister messed up so badly, but not seeing any logic in the alternative.

now. It’s all going to be okay from here on out. You get your baby,

halfway across the country.” I share. “I’m not sure how I’m supposed to enact any sort of plan against him when he’s

for Sinclair’s help.” Cora suggests, a note of teasing in her voice – the same one

high maintenance. He’s already helped me so much.” Glancing at the closed door Sinclair disappeared behind, I sidle back towards the entrance, lowering my voice to a whisper. “If I

an open book

I clarify. “I’m constantly afraid that I’ll say the wrong thing and make myself seem weak or fragile, too annoying to put up with. It’s exhausting.” I drag my hand through my hair. “I end up over-analyzing everything I do with him. I shouldn’t have cried, I was too sassy, too timid, too bold. It’s like walking an emotional tightrope. And the worst part is that he can read

sweetie.”

to get my bearings. Once I figure Sinclair out I’ll understand what I need to do to

on the

I prompt my sister, knowing

you’re still in survival mode – ‘keeping your head above water,’ rather than taking

“if I don’t perform well I lose my baby. The best I can hope for if I do perfectly is visitation rights after Sinclair finds his mate, and even that could mean

matter drop. “How are you otherwise? Any morning sickness?” She

all morning in the bathroom… but I’ve never been happier

feel miserable either.”

makes its presence known, the

brought me to meet his father.” I confess. “It was great to talk though,

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but he also welcomed me to his family with genuine warmth. I could see the shadow

how hungry. I expected the changes, I just didn’t think they’d happen so fast.

all full of cruel adults and abusive parents. In my dreams I’m always running away from someone, trying to protect Cora and

worst days of my life. The sounds of my own screams and pleading tears fill my

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