Surrogate For Alpha Dom

Ella

The waiting is horrible.

I did exactly as Sinclair asked and followed the guards to the safe house, taking only a

few essentials. We left our phones and technology behind, and then I was piled into

the back of a car and hidden under a blanket just in case someone found a way to

glimpse through the black out windows. We drove for more than half an hour, making

all kinds of twists and turns. I’m sure some of it was just evasive driving to make sure

we weren’t being followed, which worries me more than I’d like to admit.

As I lay there I realized that Sinclair must have been afraid that this attack might be

used as adistraction for the Prince to make a move against me, and that possibility

seems more and more likely the more I think about it. Hadn’t the Prince been planning

a distraction just like this before the Queen died? It’s no wonder Sinclair hadn’t

wanted me to stay at the house even though it’s the most secure building in the city

next to the Royal Palace.

When we arrived at the safe house I was relieved to discover it was a veritable

fortress. It dídn’t even look like a house, In fact, when the car pulled to a stop in front

of a huge rock wall on the side of a mountain, I assumed one of the guards needed to

use the restroom or somethíng. I couldn’t have been more surprised when they all

exited the car and began pressing on the rocks, moving their hands around on the

granite until they found the right spot and pushed in. It took all four of them, each

pressing on a specific spot in perfect unison, before the mountain itself opened up.

The rock wall slid inward, even though it had looked completely solid from the outside.

One of the guards lifted ne out of the car and carried me inside, and all but the driver

entered with me. Just before the wall closed behind us, I saw the car speeding away

again. It had all happened in about 30 seconds, and when I look around I’m amazed

to discover that the interior of the mountain is as luxurious and comfortable as the

mansion. Despite being an actual cave, electricity lights the sprawling rooms, which

are fully furnished and decked out with amenities.

When I look back at the entrance I discover a keypad mounted in the rock, but no sign

of the door. A flash of claustrophobia overtakes me and I worry about how I’ll get out

again, but I take a deep breath and try to comfort myself with the knowledge that no

possibly find

games filling the bookcases,

and find

as well as a freezer full of frozen food. I

be able to welcome Sinclair home

similar. However when I

arms over his chest.

at him, experiencing a familiar rush of annoyance to

“I can

sit at the

if he’s unsure whether or not he should allow me

I notch my chin up defiantly, cradling my belly. As if

I do.

I’m doing something

concerned then you can bring me all

to let him take over

agrees, seeming pleased to have a

off a list, and begin

this ever happened before?” I ask after

that

with Sinclair and the

memory.” Gabriel

thing wasn’t that uncommon. Bands of rogues

coalitions at times. Under a

packs before, but the idea that this is happening

is unheard of.”

for Dominic?” I inquire,

answers, taking a packet of butter from the freezer and setting it

me. “If he’s able to prevent the attack entirely he’ll

pack, but it doesn’t look

to take him

enough

outsiders?” I clarify, trying

Gabriel confirms. “I can guarantee that’s how the Prince will spin

to

but Dominic is the

frowns. “Being Alpha is a thankless job most

just doing his

he gets dragged

myself growling, “Dominic does everything for

recognize that.”

agree.” Gabriel replies,

long will this all take?” I inquire after a

emergency? It could be

explains

were out there with them?” I ask,

surprised. “Of

that

have to admit this is a lot more boring that being

realize

thing, but it can’t be easy babysitting

is

bags and boxes of ingredients once

he goes still. “Do you have

The men in this room are

fiercest warriors in his guard – the ones most trusted to protect