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

his second love,

They were making some large assumptions there. Tyler and Kiaden turned to face the guilty party who had been standing beside

will be one for two. You’ll be

a dull look.

he moved away before Zander could hug him. He was not going to have a bachelor party for a pointless mating ritual. What the hell were they thinking? Zander’s large hand reached out to pull his twin back then pushed him down onto the sofa. Kiaden was quick to pass out drinks of whiskey to his Alphas while Tyler dimmed the lights to create a mood for

bachelor party.

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

drinks, the music, and even the lighting! The Alpha chose to go with the flow as he sipped his drink. He was desperate

are your mates?” Xavier inquired, reaching for a whiskey bottle. Glasses were not his style.

enjoying a

party?” Xavier asked but his reply was met with

lit up the darkness of the hall. The

decorated living room filled

the ones that worked at the pack

roamed around the room,

lights, and balloons. To be around them made the young female feel like a small child. Everyone was dressed

cake. There was no doubt in Kiara’s mind that Jennifer

had only been with these people for two days, yet she could tell

by

or start asking why

said such cheesy things. Jennifer

her.

again, Kiara,” Jennifer gave her Luna a big hug, which was promptly reciprocated.

been busy all morning, not just because of the marking

had

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

mother and Adira had ever purchased or baked her a cake and celebrated her birthday in her

She had missed them so much today, but her new pack mates had chosen to surprise their

want a hug,” Lena complained about not being included in the hug. The

join her in

celebration is only for our friend’s, the Luna’s new life

the floor. Kiara giggled as she jumped on them. It was

exclaimed, leading her to the birthday cake while Lena

along with a

her smile. Everyone’s eyes were fixated on

which made her laugh. If

cake. She

been 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 she in fact just fed

then she spotted a young male standing in the corner. His arms were crossed over his chest and a gorgeous smile was

lips.

“Colel” Kiara exclaimed.

smiled, walking over to

“You…”

from behind her.. Kiara’s eyes widened in

Cole raised his brows, making

had been waiting for her to give him this lovely smile, and he had finally gotten it. His plan to

had been a success!

stated as he handed Kiara an adorable