Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate

Chapter 50

Chapter 50 – Ella Demands Answers

Ella

The rest of the evening passes without further drama, but as far as I’m concerned, the night has been a wash. The procession through the city’s old quarter would have been magical at any other time– with the traditions, music and palpable gaiety of all those around us. If I’d been able to focus on anything other than my thoughts, I’m fairly certain I would have fallen in love with the occasion, but I wasn’t able to give the events the attention they deserved.

I’m exhausted by the time we’re finally free to leave, thinking that I’ll certainly need an extra-long nap tomorrow even as I climb into the back of the limo. I’m distracted and grumpy, and when Sinclair slides into the car next to me, I vacate my seat, choosing the one facing him instead.

Sinclair arches a brow, but doesn’t move to stop me. “You’re angry with me.” He assesses simply, eyeing my crossed arms and stiff shoulders.

“What was that all about, Dominic?” I inquire, trying not to get too carried away in my temper.

“What, with the Prince?” He clarifies, as if the answer isn’t completely obvious.

“How did he know I haven’t been marked?” I demand, “And how long have you been aware he knew?”

“You know it would be a lot easier to talk if you were over here.” Sinclair coaxes, patting the seat beside him.

fine right here.” I insist. I know how Sinclair works – he gets me within arms reach and the next thing I know I’m being soothed into complacency by his soothing caresses, cozy warmth and gentle purrs. But I’ll

you haven’t been marked, but he made it clear he planned on using that information against us.

tell me?” I clarify. “Why, because you didn’t find the right time? Or because you didn’t plan on filling me

he wasn’t ever going to tell me, though I shouldn’t be surprised. He had every opportunity to share this information with me – like when he gave me

be a team from now on? I thought we were

He insists, looking as though it’s taking great restraint not to reach for me. “I just didn’t think

sharply, “that I might be asked questions about this? What if a reporter had asked me about the mark already knowing your answer, our entire

excuses, “I would have told you sooner or later, but I miscalculated. I really

I bite. “You thought, you expected, you believed and you calculated. You are making all the calls, all the decisions and I am

this sort of thing. Change doesn’t happen overnight.” He frowns. “That’s not a copout, it’s just that my instincts are still to shield you rather than share the burden. I know that probably seems very

patronizing, it is patronizing.” I

superiority. I don’t think I’m better than you

and next to shifters we’re primitive, tiny, weak and slow. And

being fast or rich, and our society didn’t earn any of it. It was handed to us by the Goddess. Yes, we’re more advanced, but not due to our own virtue.” Sinclair continues, still pinning me with his intense stare. “But you, you had to earn everything all on your own. You started from nothing and used your brains and ingenuity to succeed, you had the me ntal strength to overcome all the trials you faced, and you came out of all that with the purest heart

– or mentioned my positive attributes beyond my beauty. This

to that.”

person than I am, Ella – and you’re going to have to get used to compliments because I have no intention of letting you continue

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