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.

have my

then.” I concur, not feeling half

now has 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

knowing smile

change in front of you.” I protest, my cheeks going bright

mean. “Human modesty.” He clucks his tongue and shakes his head. “So prudish, you’ll see soon enough, wolves

repressed!” I defend hotly, climbing down from the table and regretting it instantly. A second ago I was equal to Sinclair in height, now he

we hide them?” He questions silkily, the same devilish smile

my eyes at the big man, I

left my clothes neatly folded. I tug them on quickly, but not so quickly that Sinclair will think I’m embarrassed about being exposed before him. When I turn back, he looks

actually go through with it.” He confesses. “But I’m sure glad you

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

closes the distance between us, invading my space with his

I ask a few hours later, as I stand in front of a full length mirror in a gown which costs more than my

the green one.” Sinclair responds thoughtfully, his penetrating gaze running up and down my body as I try

I’m 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 are starving

of days ago he only glared at me, now he always seems to look at me fondly. “Did you find nothing about my finances

that he gives at least half his fortune to the less fortunate. “If you still have this much

completely. He

or indeed anything I said – with so much attention. It’s only now that I see what

out of my thoughts, I change the subject. “So the green one?”I confirm, knowing precisely the dress to which he’s referring. It’s the same emerald shade as his eyes, and studded with gemstones and rose gold accents

“It suits you, besides, it covers your

that matter?” I

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