Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate

Chapter 221 – Summit begins

3rd Person

James froze, staring at Isabel in shock and amazement. “Are you serious?” He inquired, not wanting to get his hopes up in case it was all a jest, or some strange test.

Isabel only flushed, starting to backtrack. “I… well, I just thought… I mean She stammered, looking anywhere but at him. “I’m sorry, it was a silly

idea. You’re just so fond of her, I don’t know what I was think-”

“Of course I want to.” James interrupted, wanting to hold her so badly it hurt, but settling for a firm hand on her shoulder. “Goddess Isabel, I’d love nothing more.”

“Really?” Isabel squeaked, a tremulous smile stretching across her features.

“With all my heart.” James confirmed, pinning her with a fierce gaze. “But I do have to warn you.”

“About what?” She asked, going still.

“I’m not going to settle for Sadie alone.” James informed her sternly. “I want you both. I was prepared to wait -to fight for you – but you need to understand that letting me bond with her this way will change things. There will be no getting rid of me now.”

Isabel trembled slightly, peeking up at him from beneath her lashes. Her expression was somewhere between sullen and amused, “Was that ever an option?”

“No,” He chuckled, “but now that I know you realize it, I’m afraid I’m going to make things very difficult for you.”

eyes as she issued her own challenge. “Right back at you. It’s not going to be easy

didn’t come quietly, but once she was there she melted into him – a perfect fit. “Don’t I know

was getting ready for her shift in the medical tent when she heard a few of the Vanaran

ears in the camp, part of her job was getting a sense for the climate among local staffers and refugees alike. The others only saw her as a medical trainee, but the Luna had realized the value of having

second nurse inquired, unpacking

pleased to be in the know. “My friend in aviation saw the manifests and apparently the new Moon Valley Beta is headed out on

the handsome one?” The second

extremely interested in

Alpha would risk sending his brother without a damned good reason. Especially not with the

the clock mounted on the wall. It was four forty five, and if she remembered correctly, the first flights departed at five. She raced out of

of the main camp and headed straight for the airfield, not thinking about what she was doing or why. She acted on pure instinct, driven forward by the relentless pounding of her heart. When Cora reached the tarmac she searched for Jame’s plane first. He was the most experienced soldier and the

as they left the hanger and began approaching the aircraft, their bearing tired but alert. She set off at a run, and when she was within shouting distance, she called out to Roger. He turned immediately, genuinely surprised to see the woman hurtling

the arms before she could barrel straight

to running for any distance, Cora bent double, trying to catch her breath. Roger leaned over her

gasped, frustrated with her inability to handle the brief exercise, “oh my god, why do people run for fun – this

full advantage of the opportunity to soothe her. “I’ve got you, just take

finger at him. “You’re… flying back…

meant I’m not leaving right this second. James still has to get the engines warmed up. Come here,” He guided her over to the rolling staircase leading up to the plane, “Sit down.”

managed to demand, her eyes

need to see the situation on the ground. There’s a lot of security concerns and I can’t very well address them if I don’t see them for myself.” Roger replied, still not understanding her panic, “Why

own irrational reaction. “Nothing, I just… it’s dangerous isn’t

tell her that he would be perfectly safe. However, before he got the chance, the pieces of this sudden puzzle clicked together in his mind. He realized that Cora was here for him, for no other reason than that she’d heard he

her cheek in his large hand. “Cora?” He prompted slyly, “You’re not

Cora snapped, thoroughly affronted. “Of course not. I just…” She trailed off again, looking confused. The