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Accidental Surrogate For Alpha Novel Free -Chapter 50

Ella

The rest of the evening passes without further drama, but as far as I’m concerned, the night has been a wash. The procession through the city’s old quarter would have been magical at any other time– with the traditions, music and palpable gaiety of all those around us. If I’d been able to focus on anything other than my thoughts, I’m fairly certain I would have fallen in love with the occasion, but I wasn’t able to give the events the attention they deserved.

I’m exhausted by the time we’re finally free to leave, thinking that I’ll certainly need an extra-long nap tomorrow even as I climb into the back of the limo. I’m distracted and grumpy, and when Sinclair slides into the car next to me, I vacate my seat, choosing the one facing him instead.

Sinclair arches a brow, but doesn’t move to stop me. “You’re angry with me.” He assesses simply, eyeing my crossed arms and stiff shoulders.

“What was that all about, Dominic?” I inquire, trying not to get too carried away in my temper.

“What, with the Prince?” He clarifies, as if the answer isn’t completely obvious.

“How did he know I haven’t been marked?” I demand, “And how long have you been aware he knew?”

“You know it would be a lot easier to talk if you were over here.” Sinclair coaxes, patting the seat beside him.

“I’m fine right here.” I insist. I know how Sinclair works – he gets me within arms reach and the next thing I know I’m being soothed into complacency by his soothing caresses, cozy warmth and gentle purrs. But I’ll be damned if I’m going to let him lull me into calming down. I have every right to be upset.

He sighs. “The prince came to speak with me last night at the bonfire. I don’t know how he found out you haven’t been marked, but he made it clear he planned on using that information against us. So I told him the same story we told Roger.”

find the right time? Or because you didn’t plan on filling me in at

I shouldn’t be surprised. He had every opportunity to share this information with me –

would be a team from now on?

though it’s taking great restraint not to reach for me. “I just didn’t think this was something

question sharply, “that I might be asked questions about this? What if a reporter had asked me about the mark already knowing your answer, our entire plan

Sinclair excuses, “I would have told you sooner or later, but I miscalculated. I really

calculated. You are making all the calls, all the decisions and I am sitting on the sidelines looking like an

Change doesn’t happen overnight.” He frowns. “That’s not a copout, it’s just that my

it is patronizing.”

sternly. “Patronizing implies superiority. I don’t think I’m better

I burst out. “You’re supernatural – the bias is in the name! I’m just a human and next to shifters we’re primitive, tiny, weak

still. I feel as though I’m about to receive a lecture, “Because none of those things have any inherent value beyond staying alive and controlling the world around you. There’s no integrity in being fast or rich, and our society didn’t earn any of it. It was handed to us by the Goddess. Yes, we’re more

has to love me. But I’m certain no other man has ever praised me for such things – or mentioned my positive attributes beyond my beauty. This isn’t even the first time Sinclair has made this kind of speech, making me feel valued for the person

respond to that.” I admit shyly,

filling me with warmth. “You’re a far better person than I am, Ella – and you’re

think these things, why do you keep trying to

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