Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate

It takes us longer than I know Sinclair would prefer to get out of Roger and Cora’s house that morning, mostly because Cora spent so much time freaking out, hugging me, and scolding me for not telling her immediately. But in the end they let us go, Cora wiping her eyes and Roger giving us a big smile, baby Jesse asleep in his arms.

I hold Sinclair’s hand the whole ride home, squeezing it, so happy and excited.

We’re just so blessed right now, and I’m doing everything I can to bask in that glow. My mate, my baby boy, my baby girl on the way?

What more could I ask for?

When we get back into the palace, Sinclair walks me back to our suite of rooms, though I can tell his mind is already on other things.

me back into the rooms – I’m already inside our house!” “Indulge me, Ella,” he says, giving me a little glancing smile as he pushes open our door and holds it open for me. “I can feel my instincts kicking in already – I’m not going to want to leave your side for the next six months.” “Oh sure,” I say, rolling my

towards me. “Are you feeling any different yet? I feel almost bad, honestly – you barely

like shots of tequila. Or a whole lot of sushi.” “That’s okay,” I say with a sigh, snapping Rafe’s onesie shut and lifting him back up into my arms, where he squeals and reaches for me, grabbing fistfuls of my hair. “I’ll just take a raincheck on those,” I say, stepping close to my mate and letting him wrap me in my arms. “After this next one is born and ready for solid foods, you owe me two children’s worth of debauchery.” “Done,” he says, smirking and cupping my face in his hands, planting a little kiss on

broad smile and turn towards the bed, striding to it as Rafe gives an excited little giggle. “The re- establishment of the nest!” I say, throwing one hand in the air. Sinclair bursts into laughter as I start tugging at the blankets,

happily down onto my bed, taking Rafe with me. “And it has to accommodate a Prince

say, grinning. “That’s just the blanket budget, and the snacks. The pillows are going to be extra.” He shakes his head at me, still laughing, but comes over and again takes my face in

want, but please, Ella, try not to bankrupt us.” “No promises!” I sing, leaning back against the pillows and settling Rafe in next to me as Sinclair laughs and heads for the door. “Come on, baby,” I sigh as I start to click through the tablet, Rafe starting to crawl around in the blankets next to me. “Let’s start by ordering you and Sissy some matching outfits…we’ll get some for baby Jesse too…” Two Weeks Later “Cora!” I call into our little closet. “Is he ready!? Let’s go!” “It’s my party, Ella!” Cora calls back, though I can hear

weeks old now, and just the cutest baby in the world – Rafe excepted, of course – and I can’t wait to see how he looks

his little bald head up. “He’s just going to barf all over it, plus he’s only going to wear it for an hour! He has to be naked when you present him to mom.” “It will be the most elegant barf!” I laugh, hurrying close and tickling Jesse’s fancy little belly. “And I don’t care if he wears it for an hour or a minute, it was too cute to resist.” I laugh, completely undone by the sight of Cora’s and Jesse, all dressed up. Rafe babbles happily and reaches forward, trying to touch Jesse, which he always does. I