Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate

Chapter 84

Chapter 84- Sinclair Makes a Detour

Sinclair

When I reach Roger’s house, he’s not the least bit surprised to find me darkening his doorway. “I was wondering when you were gonna show up.” He quips, opening the door wide to welcome me inside.

“Am I that predictable?” I grouse, stepping over the threshold.

“No- I still wasn’t sure whether or not you’d rip my head off after you arrived.” Roger shares wryly.

“You’ve been talking with Ella.” I assess coolly, recalling the sweet human’s objection to me using this precise tactic against our enemies.

Roger snorts. “Not necessary. I grew up with you, I know your MO, brother.”

“Well you have Ella to thank for my even temper either way. She seems to trust you’ll keep your word and protect her secret.” I explain, eyeing him suspiciously.

“And you came to find out if she’s right.” Roger guesses.

“Is she?” I inquire. “Or is this another one of your tricks?”

“It’s not a trick.” Roger states simply, leading me into his study. “But I’m not doing it for you – I’m doing it for her.”

I absorb this information slowly. It does seem easier to believe my brother would help a stranger sooner than he’d help me, but there’s also something in his tone, some unspoken emotion I don’t quite understand. “Why do you care what happens to her?” I inquire.

She’s brave and clever and good to her very core. Goddess only knows how

growls possessively in

if he likes her he’ll help us.

wolf argues fiercely. He shouldn’t even be allowed to look

hold of yourself? I

The stubborn predator is digging in his heels, making my hackles raise and claws extend. This is why we need to claim her, so that other wolves won’t come

my inner animal. She isn’t our mate and I’m not going to hurt her with a claiming mark her body can’t handle. Besides, even if Roger is interested

her – not the way you mean.” I correct, shaking myself out of my inner conflict. “She’s been adamant about that – she’s only interested in me as her baby’s father.” I share, deciding that my brother doesn’t need to know how complicated

kidding? That woman is clearly infatuated with you, and I know you want her for

with him that I’ve been employing to justify my own restraint. If I let myself believe that everything happening

pregnancy can’t magically make people fall in love, even if they’re already interested in

dead in my tracks. “Whoever said anything about

Dominic, sometimes I think you don’t have a brain in your

only just met.” I remind him. “And we’ve experienced nothing but drama

wolves who aren’t so hard-headed are going to start horning in on your territory.” Roger warns, sounding as if

I counter, my defenses riled by the obvious longing in

not delusional enough to think that Ella could ever forgive

you can still hope.” I suggest, letting a note of menace bleed

ahead… if there’s to be a war – we can’t be divided.” He grimaces, though I note

trying to win so that there won’t be a war.” I grumble. “But I agree, we’ve been enemies for too long. No woman should come between brothers,

some of his old

Roger the truth about Lydia. He’s never been willing to listen before, and I know this is an opportunity to clear the air between us. I also

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