Alpha's Surrogate

Alpha’s Surrogate Chapter 5

in a little over a year’s time, you will have a large sum of money in your account that you may  use to live the rest of your life comfortably anywhere you desire. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. All I want is a healthy heir, that’s all I care about,” Xavier outlined everything for her. “And, yes, you have the option of whether or not you take the money. I’m not buying you,” he pointed out so that she wouldn’t get the wrong idea. She already appeared to have a good deal of self-respect. Kiara’s heart was pounding in her chest. She’d been trapped in her own emotions and fears. She hadn’t cared about the money, she had no intention of accepting it because she wasn’t selling herself. But was this the only option? Did she truly want to be this unknown male’s surrogate? She didn’t have much of a choice, did she? But could she truly put her trust in him? She stayed silent for a few seconds while their gazes remained locked. She had been staring at his face intently. His emerald eyes were filled with desperation. However, this surrogacy might be a deception or a trap. After all, she didn’t know him personally, they had only met 15 minutes earlier, and he had just agreed to the surrogacy arrangement. In terms of status, money, and standard of living, the two were as far apart as the clouds in the sky and the earth. Aside from that, they were strangers and adversaries with no connection. So how could she believe him? She was certain that after hearing Noah’s words, he would have discovered that she was a neglected member of her family. She was only recognized as a member of this family so that her father could use her to marry her off for a treaty. Xavier hadn’t wanted to rape her for his vengeance, but this surrogacy contract sounded like she was selling herself. The tragic memories from her past stuck her heart like a physical blow, causing her to cry. She was unable to accept his offer. She quickly broke eye contact and turned to exit the room. She hadn’t wanted to cry in front of him and appear weak. Xavier took her hand in his pulling her back, causing her to collide with his muscular chest. “What’s the matter?” His voice shifted from a whisper to a soft moan, that he too let out beneath his breath. Her breasts were so soft against his chest.  He couldn’t believe they’d been standing so close that he could feel her nipples but he was unsatisfied, especially while his suit was in their way. Under his breath, he swore. He hadn’t expected her gorgeous eyes to be filled with tears. What was the cause of her tears? Had any of his statements set her off? “Nothing, just let me go,” she pleaded, refusing to look him in the eyes as she wriggled out of his grasp to open the door. “Don’t lie. Tell me,” Xavier put his hands on her waist using them to turn her around to face him. He despised the fact that she had been avoiding eye contact with him. “I cant accept your deal,” she admitted.  “Why?” Xavier frowned. He was not going to take a no for an answer. If she didn’t want her family to die, she had no other option than to agree to become his surrogate. “Tell me!” He demanded, careful not to lose his temper and terrify her. She continued staring at his chest, and the best part was that she hadn’t attempted to break away from his grip. He watched as she carefully lifted her left hand until his gaze was drawn to the diamond engagement ring on her finger.