Alpha's Surrogate

Alpha’s Surrogate Chapter 16

16. Venus.

Xavier heard his brother’s footsteps making their way closer to his desk.

“That’s enough for today. Don’t you plan to rest?” Zander furrowed his brows then closed the laptop that held his brother’s

complete attention. It was nearly midnight yet he was still working like a machine. Without even sparing him a glance, Xavier moved his

twin’s hand away and resumed his work.

“As you are aware, the entire day tomorrow will be consumed by the drama of the marking ceremony. When I know I’ll be wasting all of my valuable time on frivolous activities in a few hours, I have to finish these papers now.” As usual, the Alpha was cold and direct, openly expressing his displeasure with the marking ceremony, which had gone against his original plans.

Zander agreed as he took a seat in the other chair. They were currently at their office building. The Alphas of the Sirius Bright Pack had constructed an office building on their pack territory. It was pretty far from the pack house, and only important individuals were permitted access to it. The Alpha brothers had done it for the sake of corporate security and pack management.

“If your young female signs the surrogacy contract, the marking ceremony is doable. But she may still go with the second choice and leave the pack before sunrise, as you suggested,” Zander reminded his brother of the exact quandary that he had been trying to avoid brooding over.

Xavier’s muscle stiffened as his fingers came to a halt on the keyboard, with the possibility that he was already well aware of it. He had been the one who had offered Kiara both options. When she had been chatting with her mother using video chat, the melancholy young female had resembled a baby who had lost at a fair. She looked adorable with her red nose and pouty lips, which she had kept shut most of the time. She had certainly been missing them and longed to return if she could take advantage of the excellent opportunity

that the Alpha had already provided for her. Would she stay or leave? f**k! It already sounded shitty!!

Her age and innocence, however, could not define her maturity. She was aware of Alpha Sawyer’s rage and ego. After severing all ties

with her, the old Alpha would never allow her to rejoin the Ardara Moon Pack. Even if Luna Martha begged him. It was evident that once

she left the Sirius Bright pack, she would be unable to return to her former pack or any place else familiar. She had nowhere to go.

But after signing the contract and agreeing to all of Xavier’s terms, a predetermined sum would be deposited into her bank account

every month so that when she left the pack after a year, she would be able to live well. The Alpha had really only left one door open for the young she-wolf, the one where Xavier stood, but his younger brother’s inquiry had made him doubt his own prediction. He didn’t

know whether she would sign the contract or not. What had her decision been? He needed to wait until morning, but the Alpha was

notoriously impatient!

“f**k you, jerk! Thanks to you, now I can’t concentrate on my work!” In annoyance, Xavier clenched his teeth and shut his laptop.

This was going to be an exceedly long night! Zander busted out laughing. He had a slew of tactics up his sleeve to divert his brother’s

attention away from his workaholic tendencies.

“Does that imply that you’ll let her go easily if she decides to leave the pack?”

“Never! She can’t leave this pack!” Xavier roared in unison with Dean. The very notion of Kiara leaving their bedroom just sent his wolf into a frenzy, so there was no way she could pass through Sirius Bright’s Pack’s borders without his knowledge. Zander chuckled, returning his gaze to the door.

“We’re back,” Tyler said as he and Beta Kaiden entered Xavier’s office.

“What exactly is this?” When Xavier saw his friends appear with a large stock of whiskey, seafood, cheese, roasted meats, and

desserts, he got up from his seat with no intention of continuing to work. They appeared to be here for a party!

“Hmm, we were informed that your bachelor party would be tonight,” Kaiden smirked, placing his treasured alcohol carefully on the

It was his second love, after Jennifer of

assumptions there. Tyler and Kiaden turned to

you will be one for two. You’ll be married soon! That is why I am

a dull look.

a pointless mating ritual. What the hell were they thinking? Zander’s large hand reached out to pull his twin back then pushed

bachelor party.

enjoy tonight!” Zander clicked his glass with all the guys and played his favorite

desperate for a drink! It always gave him some clarity helping him to think straight if

reaching for a whiskey bottle. Glasses were not his style. He was a

also enjoying

asked but his reply was met with a

up the darkness

only to find a beautifully decorated living room filled with the joyful smiles of Jennifer, Lena,

They were the ones

What is all of this?” Kiara gazed roamed

around them made the young female feel like a small child. Everyone was dressed properly

to a large, lovely cake. There was

the pack had only been with these people for two days,

by her

this joyful moment or start asking why we did it, since the only answer is because

ear to ear while everyone agreed. Kiara giggled and nodded. She would never have said such cheesy things. Jennifer had asked her to come down to the hall, but she had no idea they had planned a surprise birthday party

her.

a big hug, which was promptly

just because of the marking ceremony. But also because

Lena had been

you, all of you. I love your surprise,” Kiara smiled at them, still unable to believe that someone had wished

ever purchased or baked her a cake and celebrated her birthday

today, but her new pack mates had chosen

complained about not being included in

to join her in

our friend’s, the Luna’s new life and journey!” The females all shouted simultaneously and

Kiara giggled as she

leading her to the birthday cake while Lena lit the

to the young female along with a suggestion. Kiara

a wish that made her smile. Everyone’s eyes were fixated

you wish for?” Jennifer and Lena both poked her sides, which made her laugh. If it

the cake. She fed her friends the cake

standing in the corner smiling had a chance to get a bite of cake from their Luna as well, her modesty had astonished them. Had

standing in the corner. His arms were

lips.

“Colel” Kiara exclaimed.

birthday, Kiara,” he smiled,

“You…”

well,” Lena commented from behind

some cake?” Cole raised his

delicate fingertips brushed his lips by mistake causing Cote to smile.. contentedly. He had been waiting for her to

had been a success!

he handed Kiara an adorable little pair