Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

Chapter 101

Ella

Once it became clear that Lydia wasn’t going to be the solution to our problems, I decided it was time to call in some backup. I trust Sinclair to take finding a new Luna seriously, but I also know he doesn’t have the time. Between running the pack, the campaign, and taking care of me, there’s no room in his life to go out hunting for a mate. I, on the other hand, have nothing but time. Bed rest sounds like a nice, relaxing time, but all it really means is that the world is falling apart around me and I’m not allowed to do anything but lie around and get fat.

So I invite Roger and Henry over for a visit, with two main objectives in mind. First, it’s long past time that I come clean to Sinclair’s father about my true identity. Second, if anyone can be trusted to help me wingwoman the father of my child, it’s his father and his brother.

I persuade one of my faithful guards to carry me downstairs just before lunchtime, settling in the main sitting room in anticipation of my visitors.

Roger and Henry arrive shortly afterwards, walking – or in Henry’s case, wheeling – in with wide smiles on their faces. I start to get up, but they both immediately protest. “No, don’t move, we’ll come to you.” Roger promises.

“Poor darling,” Henry commiserates beside him, we ought to get you some wheels so you can be mobile even on bed rest.”

I hug them both, laughing at Henry’s suggestion.

I’d like that, but somehow I think your son would think it’s too much excitement.”

“You may have a point there.” The older man concedes with a knowing look, “I do lead a very exciting life – rolling around an empty house all day, just waiting for my friends to retire so I can have a social life outside of evening poker games.

“Henry!”I exclaim, sitting up in excitement. “I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before – if we’re both stuck at home all day, we might as well spend the time together! I need company, you need company, and Sinclair would probably love the idea of me having another babysitter – the bossy bastard.”

Roger laughs, and Henry is smiling, but it’s a hesitant look, as if he doesn’t want to get his hopes up. “Oh now, I’m sure you don’t want to spend all day long with an old man.”

“Henry,I would love to spend more time with you – I mean, full disclosure: I’m so bored and restless that I’d probably take the company of a serial killer about now, but you are a much more preferable alternative.” I declare wryly.

They both chuckle, “You hear that dad? You beat out the homicidal maniacs!” Roger congratulates him.

now, and his smile is verging on a

remember the reason I’ve asked him over

want to spend time with

spoil their pups and grandpups?” Henry offers gamely. The smile slips from my face

because I’m an orphan and don’t have any experience with fathers. “It’s just that… no one’s ever wanted to claim me as their child before, ánd you just did it like it was the most

Roger offers gently, reaching out to

my head and burying my face in my hands. “I

lying to you, we both

forward, resting his palm on my shoulder. “Oh now, come on dearheart, I’m sure it’s not all that

is! He knows!” I exclaim, gesturing to Roger and crying, “I”m a

of emotion, and completely out of his depth. Henry, on the other hand, rolls his eyes at his son and wraps his arms around me, encouraging me to lean my head

my hair, why don’t you tell me what

between hiccups and sobs- with small assists from Roger along the way. “There, you

first time in my life, I feel the way I can only imagine it feels to be held by a parent – by a father. Of course, this only makes me cry harder. “Poor little mother, it’s no wonder you’re under so much stress. You’ve been making yourself

nod pitifully.”And I haven’t even told you about

“That’s why I asked you both over today, I wanted you

now.” Henry instructs, sounding more stern than I’ve

and it doesn’t matter one bit that you’re human. You’re giving me

away from him slightly, tears streaming down my cheeks, “you mean you

not!” He admonishes. “I couldn’t if I tried. You didn’t ask for any of this to happen,

for what it’s worth, your best

agrees. “You’re doing incredible. And of course we’ll

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