Alpha's Surrogate

Alpha’s Surrogate Chapter 5

aggressive. But he had maintained the same respect and regard for his Grandfather in his heart, so it was only that pack’s elder would pester him for marriage and an heir, that he blatantly ignored. The old man had grown weary of witnessing his twin grandsons’ stubbornness.  “You need an heir? What about your mate?” Kiara wondered. She wanted to be straightforward because she had only heard violent and deadly stories about him, but his mate had never been mentioned. When she had mentioned the word mate, Xavier felt ill. “I don’t have one,” he responded as though her inquiry had been a needle that had been struck straight into his sensitive wound. Kiara had realized he was irritated when he answered her. That had been the first time she had seen his face grow cold. “You said, you don’t hurt females or pups,” she reminded him of his own words. “Yes,” he replied, reading her facial expression. “But I’m afraid I can’t sell myself to you. I don’t have that kind of guts,” her heart was pounding. Surrogacy was out of the question for her. It would just become a curse. She would be unable to finish her studies after giving birth since she was fully aware that if her father learnt of the bargain she had made with Alpha Xavier he would declare her a rogue. She would be unable to finish her education since rogues were not permitted to have one. No fated or chosen mate would possibly accept her after she had given birth to another male’s child. She was fully aware of the harsh reality of her surroundings. Xavier frowned when he heard the word ‘sell’, she had taken it wrong.  “This is not about buying and selling. You only need to provide me with a baby. If you accept, I will instantly release your family and pack. I will not kill another person, they will continue to live their regular lives, but you will not be here. You will be free to leave my pack once you have given birth.” Kiara had forgotten about herself as soon as Xavier mentioned her family. What had she been thinking? She had been willing to accept being his slave in order to save them, right?  So, what had caused her such anguish now? “You will give birth to my pup and stay in my pack for another three months. Throughout this period, I will provide you with all that you require. Your education, food, clothing, and any other necessities that you desire. When you leave 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.