Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

Chapter 25

Ella

It’s not a date, it’s not a date, it’s not a date.

I’ve been repeating the same thought over and over again. I know Sinclair is only taking me out tonight because l fell to complete pieces this afternoon. I’m still kicking myself, totally ashamed of my weakness and determined to prove myself to him after all. I spent the better part of an hour picking out my dress for tonight, eventually deciding on a little black dress that shows off my figure and makes me feel strong and s3xy, nothing like my usual self.

I wrap a heavy winter coat around my body after Sinclair’s makeup artists and hairdressers finish making me up, sliding on a pair of strappy stilettos and taking a few deep breaths before heading downstairs. Sinclair is waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs, his emerald gaze raking up my bare legs and lingering on my coat, as if he’s tempted to unwrap it and get a preview of what’s underneath. It’s amazing how overheated he can make me feel from a single glance – he’s already seen me n*ked, and it’s not as if there’s any true feeling behind it anyway.

“Ready?” He asks, his deep voice making my heart stop for just a few beats.

I nod shyly, and let him quide me out the door with a hand on the small of my back. However as soon as ! take a step outside, I find myself backing into Sinclair’s protective shelter. A sea of reporters is gathered just outside the estate’s gates, cameras flashing and voices raised in shouts for our attention. It’s precisely like the scene which had awaited us outside the King’s palace, only this is a random Tuesday evening – at the place l’m gradually beginning to think of as home.

“Dominic?” I squeak.

“It’s okay,” His lips brush my ear as he tucks me under his arm, “your interview aired this evening, that’s all. Early feedback would indicate you’re a hit.”

“You mean, they’re here because of me?” I whisper, praying I can walk gracefully in my heels, and that Sinclair will catch me if I start to fall flat on my face.

“That’s right.” He grins, waving at the reporters. “If you feel nervous just take a deep breath, and remember it will all be over in a few seconds.”

I do as he advises, and sure enough the next thing I know, I’m safely ensconced in the back seat of his limousine. “Do you ever get used to it?” I ask shakily.

“No.” Sinclair admits, “but it gets easier.”

are you going to tell me where we’re headed, or is it another surprise?” I guess, trying not to sound too

tone that sounded as though this was a grave sacrifice. “I think

note primly, gazing

corner of his mouth tilts upwards,

I exclaim in

French restaurant I know, and afterwards we’ll go dancing

“Is shifter food very different from human food? Do shifters have their own dance

car. “We eat more red meat than humans – rarer steaks too – but otherwise it’s not so different.” A low rumble, somewhere between a purr and a growl sounds in his chest. “And

squeeze my th!ghs together to relieve the sudden ache at their center. It’s not a real date, it’s not a real

when Sinclair helps me from the car. Their cameras are still flashing when the hostess helps me out of my coat, capturing images through the glass of my slinky black dress and Sinclair’s ravenous expression when he takes in the sight. It speaks volumes that despite their blatant observation, all l could focus on in that moment was Sinclair, and his glowing green

the benefit of the cameras, but I melt against him immediately, letting him ravish me for all to see. My

a complete daze as he guides me to the back of the restaurant, trying to recall if I’ve ever felt so overpowered by lust. I’m a grown woman who’s had

me back into the present, and I realize more time has passed than I realize. We’re seated at

huskily, trying to pull myself

with me?” Sinclair teases

if werewolf pheromones are extra powerful on humans, the more time I spend with this man,

voice much higher thank intended.

Sinclair’s sultry reply comes back, “l always recommend sitting side by side, rather than across from one

don’t know.” I answer coyly, “It’s awfully warm

should I

I’lI be

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