Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate

Chapter 224 – Ella’s Wolf Takes Over

Ella

I’m exhausted after the feast, but I know our work isn’t yet complete. Roger hasn’t finished his report about the refugee crisis back home and though I realize the situation is urgent, I’m not eager to discuss it. I feel like my heart and mind are maxed out on thought and emotion, so delving even deeper into these matters might just break me. Only my determination outweighs my dread, because I know I owe it to our people to bear witness to their suffering.

Sinclair is a steady presence beside me, and through our bond I feel his wolf fretting over my wellbeing. Stubborn mate, you should go up to bed. The bossy canine insists, and I see him in the shared space of our minds – nuzzling my wolf’s neck and nipping her shoulder.

I want to stay with you. My wolf replies obstinately, leaning into his side and ignoring his foreboding grumbles.

Impossible thing, his wolf croons, offering me pure indulgence until a sidelong glance comes my way. You know there used to be a time when people were afraid of me.

Oh hush, people are still afraid of you. My wolf replies, circling around him and rubbing affectionately against his big body.

You’re not. Sinclair growls, his wolf’s dark muzzle quirking into a smile. His hawkish gaze follows my wolf as she winds around him, showing off her curves and lovely gold furr. You seem to have forgotten I’m your mate, and not your playmate. His voice is all deep foreboding, and I shiver with delight. My wolf does love it when he gets stern with us.

If it were up to me, his ominous tone and intimidating expression would be enough to still my restless energy. Unfortunately I’m worried about the meeting we’re about to have, and my wolf is taking every excuse to distract us both.

I’m just happy you’re home. She answers, swiping her tongue over his snout, then nudging her way under his chin.

Though we’re still standing quietly side by side, I know Sinclair and I are both keeping a sharp eye on our wolves. They may not need actual space to interact, but if they don’t calm down soon we’re both going to end up shifting before we can get through this meeting. The next thing I know Sinclair’s wolf has pounced in our shared conscience, and my gold fluffball is flat on her back, her little wolf feet dangling in the air. A deep chuckle rolls through my mind like thunder, spurring on my defiant inner animal.

hide and make a big fuss when you catch me. Flames spark in

forced to drag you out of here like a caveman. His wolf responds, sounding human enough that I know my mate has finally taken control of the

hand up his chest, hoping the others won’t see. What happens after you drag me

and I know I’ve pushed him too far. I don’t know what would happen, but I can tell you what’s going to happen when we’re done here and I guarantee you don’t

he pulls me into his

my spine, making soft rumbly sounds of contentment. Right on cue,

grand feast?” James asks,

if you’d accepted our invitation.” Sinclair replies easily,

have anything to talk

Roger quips, “I happen

until you can’t even recognize it anymore. I don’t like being told that things I can see with

like that.” Gabriel

your talks went well?” James inquires

go much of anywhere.” I

got through to them about the humans.”

I remind him

visiting the camp tomorrow, and the nursery. If that

we can actually guarantee everyone entering the hidden territories are refugees.” Roger says, “What are we going to do

names on the registration list?” Sinclair

since our operations began. Three were elderly, the fourth is a resistance fighter who was gravely injured in Damen’s takeover. He lost an arm and was deemed incapable of continuing as