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

could possibly find

books and games filling the bookcases, as well

I investigate the kitchen and

of frozen food. I decide to try

be able

something similar. However when I

his chest. “You’re still on bed

my brow at him, experiencing a

mate. “I can be on my feet for twenty

at

whether or not he should

I notch my chin up defiantly, cradling my belly. As if he could ever care

baby’s well being than I do. I think grumpily. Besides,

feet when I’m doing something that relaxes

bring me all

I suggest slyly, perfectly happy to let him take over the less

have a task.

a list, and begin opening ingredients as Gabriel

cups. “Has something like this ever happened

the fact that he’s

Sinclair

my memory.” Gabriel

of thing wasn’t that uncommon.

form coalitions at times. Under a powerful

packs before, but the idea that this is happening

is unheard of.”

bad is it going to look for Dominic?” I inquire, measuring out

sure.” He answers, taking a packet of

able to prevent the attack entirely he’ll

doesn’t look good

take him

providing enough of a deterrent to keep them

outsiders?” I clarify, trying to

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

fair.” I argue glumly, beginning to cream the thawed butter. “I hate that

but Dominic is the one who pays

thankless

just doing his job. But

gets dragged through

catch myself growling, “Dominic does everything for his people,

recognize that.”

replies, smothering a

all take?” I inquire

could be hours, or days,- depending

Gabriel explains

with them?” I ask, watching his expression

surprised.

amazed that I

a lot more boring that

realize

a terrible thing, but

you care about is

closing the bags and boxes of ingredients once I

goes still. “Do you have no idea what an honor

men in this room are here because the Alpha

the fiercest warriors in his guard – the ones most