Alpha's Surrogate

Alpha’s Surrogate Chapter 17

17. Unanticipated Discovery

The four males had overindulged in booze and were sleeping on different sofas. The four inebriated wolves had been sleeping like innocent young pups with no care in the world. Xavier’s ears, as usual, had detected an unexpected movement in the middle of the hour

of the morning that had disturbed the silence. When Xavier attempted to open his eyes, he noticed a blurry figure in the distance. Who

was it? But then he smelled them. He struggled to adapt his eyes to the sunshine that illuminated the entire room. As the sound of

whiskey bottles striking reached their ears, all the males opened their eyes one by one.

“Grandpa,” Xavier groaned. When he sat up on the sofa, he let his whiskey bottle fall from his grasp and roll on the floor. Only to notice that the old man had been standing there observing them all. How long had he been standing there for7 Zander slumped back

into his couch, with half-closed eyes. He must have come to advise them on the marking ritual. Kaiden and Tyler instantly rose from their

seats and groomed themselves as best they could, while the Alpha twins remained sluggish as usual.

“I was fretting unnecessarily. You had a great night,” Stephen remarked while glancing around at the group of slackers who reeked of

liquor, but his eyes were especially on Xavier.

1 “What made you so concerned, Mr. Stephen?” Kaiden inquired, offering him a chair. The elder was still as powerful as ever, he didn’t

need to sit, but it was a question of respect. Kaiden returned to his duties as Beta.

“I believe Xavier has been putting on an act about Kiara being his chosen mate when, in reality, he was only toying with the elders and pack to keep our mouths shut…” The elderly wolf’s statements frighten the Beta and Gamma. They hadn’t even heard everything that he wanted to say. Had Xavier been caught after going too far? It was the morning of his fucking marking ceremony and he had been

exposed?!

Zander’s muscles tensed. How had their grandfather found out? Was this an indication that Kiara had left the pack? The pack’s attitude must have fluctuated as a result of the news of the Luna’s escape. Had she chosen the second option? The Alpha’s emerald eyes quickly turned to his brother, who had just rushed out of his seat, to turn on the TV so that he could view the CCTV footage of the

hall.

“What are you up to?” Stephen was perplexed when his grandson simply stood up without fully hearing him out. What on earth was

he searching for? The Alpha appeared to be a bull ready to charge. The Beta and Gamma were terrified. It was no surprise that the young

female had been terrified of that contract! She would not dare to sign it, she had run away in fear. They were fully aware of what their

Alpha’s eyes were searching for, because Xavier couldn’t locate Kiara on the screen, his patience was evaporating faster by the second.

Kaiden and Tyler had previously considered mind-linking with someone who would know something about their soon-to-be Luna.

“Where is she?!” Dean roared like a lunatic, frantically glaring at the unwanted individuals who had been crossing the hall but not the 5.7 chocolaty-eyed she-wolf he needed to lay eyes on. His senses were active even when he was asleep! Why wouldn’t he have sensed if she had crossed the border? It was just not plausible. Xavier’s thoughts could no longer contain the scorching lava building inside him over the realization that she had truly dared to choose the second option. She had escaped from the pack! He was prepared to crush the TV for failing to show the Alpha what he desired. If she wanted to be pursued, she should be prepared!

“Kiara’s wedding gown has been delivered to your bedroom, Xavier. And your suit is on the way!” Zander nearly yelled at his brother,

to stop him from doing anything rash that would alarm his grandfather. Kiara was still in the pack; this had been a subtle message to

Xavier. She had not left. To discover the truth, the younger twin had already mind-linked one of their men. He learnt that the entire pack

had been busy, and that Luna had been in her chamber while the designer finished off the fittings.

The enraged Alpha came to a halt as he relinquished his grip on the TV the moment he heard his brother’s voice. At the same

moment, he observed his female crossing the hall, her Beta and Gamma females closely following her. Despite the fact that he couldn’t see her face, he was able to regain his senses thanks to that slight glimpse of her. She had not run away! She had been fixing her bridal gown. That unique she-wolf had signed the contract!!

Leaving the TV, Xavier banged his palms on the table, trying to control his heavy, agitated breathing as aggression took over his mind. How and why the f**k had he lost his mind over a female leaving the pack?! The young she-wolf had no notion that fleeing would

“What the heck is going on here?” Stephen was perplexed as he studied his grandsons. The two kids had to be up to something! Why had Zander yelled about Kiara’s dress? Stephen’s oldest son, the twin’s father, had died when Xavier and Zander were 19 but both twins had grown up around him since their childhood. It was evident that the old wolf could clearly see his grandsons strange behaviours.

That’s precisely what he was feeling right now. He had come to congratulate Xavier for moving on with his life and embracing a new Luna. Yet the manner that Stephen had began his conversation was extremely perplexing to the Alpha, whose wolf had not yet retreated. Dean remained steadfastly loyal to the renegade. This elderly man was constantly showing up with something that just irritated them!

Fortunately, he had not discovered the truth before the marking ritual.

“There’s nothing wrong,” Xavier assured as he controlled Dean, turning to face Stephen. He maintained his customary

demeanor.

“It’s fine, but do you know what time it is? How can you sleep for so long on the day of your marking ceremony? There is too much work to go around, and everyone is seeking their Alpha,” the taunt from their Grandpa made Alpha brothers roll their eyes. It was just ten o’clock in the morning, and this old male had been acting like Xavier had missed his marking ceremony! The entire pack was ecstatic, not

just the Alpha and Luna.

“What do you expect from me, Grandpa? As you may have heard, Zander and I need to go try on my suit, so I am really busy,” Xavier

to get his Grandfather out of the room. But he couldn’t hide his distaste over the suit he would have to

which had been specifically

to you about the Blue Moon Pack,” Stephen

froze as his gaze was drawn to his Grandpa, who had mentioned Petra’s Pack in front of him after two years. No one in

had been permitted to acknowledge the Blue Moon Pack or Petra, otherwise

Zander’s voices were both loaded with venom.

frowned. Her name was a curse to them! Stephen had a similar distaste for Petra from the start. The

had openly shown his dislike of her. The old wolf had observed Petra’s eyes from the beginning, which were full of guile, deception, and scheming. Stéphan was the one who had been the most irritated by Xavier’s marking ceremony with that b*tch. Even on the day of their rejection, the old male had been the happiest. Right now, he saw four males with dissatisfied expressions on their faces. Why would he bring up an

disappeared from their lives two years ago? But

Pack, which were imposed two years

have invited only a few close family, friends, and packs to

you’re aware of this,” Stephen emphasized that he was not in a position to make choices on

as the Blue Moon Pack, that it would seem rude and might harm their

Yes, the probation had been lifted and the treaty had been re-established automatically, but the Blue Moon Pack had not dared

agreed

displeasure if the Blue Moon Pack were to

a busy schedule, but there was still tension amongst

again. What an unexpected beginning of this day. Xavier remained silent as his gaze returned to the television. The camera’s angle was completely off! She had only passed through the hall once, yet he hadn’t been able to see

agreed to sign the

but it wasn’t until the night was over that he started to suffocate from

and Lena were aware of the bachelor party and had always outright barred their mates from entering their room with the smell

in designer attire. His clothing had been delivered to the pack house, but none of

spare, so he

hall,” Tyler, who had already been assigned to the hall,

parties had taken a severe turn, which was connected

peace agreement.

already been disturbed by the sensation he was experiencing as a result of the marking ritual he thought. His wolf had been restless

he could just make out the

You never yell at the elders,” Zander’s mind-linked to his sibling. The younger brother had been watching Xavier’s mood swings from the for a long time. He

be there.

wrap this meeting up for me,” Xavier requested. He was perplexed by his own sudden unpleasant and aggressive demeanor. Dean had been giving him hard time. The younger brother instantly took control of the

late, the Alpha twins and their Beta and Gamma were still hard

pack house. During the marking ceremony,

of a vampire attack were at

was enough to aggravate the Alpha. He’d been assisting some of the guests by opening their car doors.

the Alpha. Cole’s always-smiling face had the appearance of a wilted flower. His

his eyes revealed a gloomy aspect to him. What had caused him to be so depressed? The Omega was quick to notice the high-ranking males who had just passed by. Cole instantly lowered his head when he felt Xavier’s gaze on him.

positive. The younger Alpha had the same expression! Why had they given him

young wolf had chills!

had entered the pack home the night before, it’s layout had entirely changed. Every corner of it now sparkled in the light, making it a

passing by them, when a strong aroma bothered him the moment

type of fragrance is that?” Xavier instantly covered his nose with his hand. The fragrance was so strong that it

dispersed so thickly in the

a present, but sadly it fell a short way outside

its distinct odor

made the mistake of dropping

this annoying perfume escape,” Xavier ordered. Yes, it was refreshing and pleasant, but it was overkill! The odor was so overpowering that Xavier’s nose couldn’t even detect Zander, who was standing right next to him, let alone the other wolf across from

decorations…” the same male began to speak but

you are told! Open the windows!” The Alpha growled. How dare he disobey his brother?! When it comes

fun turned wicked and vengeful. The same goes to Xavier, who

his eyes

Alpha,” said the Wolf. Everyone dashed around to open the windows Xavier

Jennifer and Lena

giggled in unison. Kiaden and

in their tight outfits. Jennifer had been dressed in a gown that revealed her

planned out his nighttime plan. Tyler’s gaze had become fixated on

wait! Tyler and Kaiden both shook their heads. It was not the time to get caught up in lust. What were both of these she-wolves saying to the Alpha? Keeping the Alpha from accessing his own room? If that was a joke, it was emphatically not humorous. Both males gestured for their mates to move away and allow the

were stubbom.

up to?” Alpha Zander gave his beautiful Beta and

smile as he shoved both his hands inside his pockets and he leaned on the railing.

to ignore the jealous wolves who were throwing daggers at him with their eyes. Had he

in front of their

until she steps into the ceremonial hall, Alpha,”

“What?” Xavier frowned.

“Yes Alpha.”

“Who said that?!”

the Alpha cannot see the Luna before the marking ceremony or else it will be a bad omen,” Lena

darkly, stunned by what he was hearing. His aura was devilish! It had to have