Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

Chapter 15

Ella

“What!”I exclaim, unable to wrap my head around this idea. “But I’m not ready!”

“You will be.” He promises. “Aileen will keep working with you tomorrow, and then we’ll go shopping so you can look the part. It’s only a meal, no one is going to be quizzing you on werewolf politics.”

“I don’t know.” I fret, “what if I say the wrong thing?”

“I’Il be with you the whole time.” Sinclair vows. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you put your foot in your mouth.”

This does make me feel better, but I’m still woefully far from feeling confident in my ability to pass as a completely different species. “Can’t we wait a little while?” I request anxiously. “I promise I’ll never miss another event, I just need a little more time.”

“Ella, the elections are in three months.” Sinclair says softly. “We don’t have much time to waste. Very few people change their minds at the last moment. My image has been marked with controversy from day one because I don’t have a family.”

“I don’t understand, why is that so controversial if the King is something people vote on. It’s not like having an heir is going to decide the future of succession.”

“Because it’s not about succession. It’s about personal stability. Unmated Alphas are viewed as being more temperamental and aggressive. If I have a mate and a pup however, people will view me as more grounded and cautious.” Sinclair explains.

“Is that true?” I ask, “that unmated alphas are wilder?”

Sinclair grimaces but nods, “To a degree, yes. Some men are more or less aggressive naturally, but it makes a difference when you have someone to take care of – someone who might be harmed if anything happened to you.”

“Okay, so you’re saying it has to be tomorrow?”I surmise, “the sooner you turn your image around, the better.”

“That’s right.” Sinclair agrees. “As long as you’re well enough, I need you there.”

“And you promise you won’t leave my side?” I question.

my word.”

then.” I concur, not feeling half as confident

finished his exam – steps out, leaving me with Sinclair to change clothes before we check out. However Sinclair doesn’t

you going to…?” I trail off, hoping he’ll pick up on my train of

asks, a knowing smile on

cheeks going bright pink. “I’m only wearing underwear

makes me think he knows exactly what I mean. “Human modesty.” He

climbing down from the table and regretting it instantly. A second ago I was equal

they are, why would we hide them?”

the big man,

them on quickly, but not so quickly

didn’t think you’d actually go through with it.” He confesses. “But I’m sure glad

“I don’t back down that easily. You might have seven senses or whatever, but it will take more than that

as he closes the distance between us, invading my space with his powerful presence. “I

I stand in front of a full length mirror in a

his penetrating gaze running up and down my body as I try on

enamored by the stunning clothes around us, but it seems so extravagant to spend so much on material things. I’m only too aware that orphans

say as much to Sinclair, but he only smiles at me. How has our relationship changed so quickly? A couple of days ago he only glared at me, now

answer tritely. However then the memory rises, and I recall that he gives at least half his fortune to the less fortunate.

me completely. He

only blink, Mike never listened to my advice – or indeed anything I said – with so much attention. It’s only now that I

knowing precisely the dress to which he’s referring. It’s the same emerald shade as his eyes, and studded

you, besides, it covers

should that matter?” I

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