Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

Chapter 169

#Chapter 169 - Sinclair Prepares to Leave

Sinclair "She's still mad at you, huh?" Gabriel remarks, glancing pointedly in the direction of my sullen mate.

Ella is curled up on the couch reading the Vanaran history book she risked her precious life to reach last night, and occasionally glancing up to shoot me vengeful glares.

"You can say that again." I chuckle humorlessly, my wolf reaching out for her through our bond, only to hit a granite wall. The clever minx certainly learned how to shut me out quickly, and though part of me is proud, my wolf is not the least bit amused. Still, as much as I hate the idea, I'm trying to give her some space. I know how mixed up Ella's emotions have been the last few days, and I realize that's to be expected between the pregnancy, our exile and her wolf waking - she's truly been through more than most people could bear lately.

At the same time, I can't let my desire to spoil the sweet creature sway my judgment. Thus, Ella was beside herself when I refused to change my mind about embarking on my travels alone, and she was furious when she realized I wasn't going to let her antics in the library go unpunished. Today I am definitely paying the price. The wiley she-wolf snuck out of bed before I woke this morning, and she hasn't spoken to me all day.

"She'll come around.” Gabriel assures me hopefully, patting me on the shoulder.

"Spoken like an Alpha without a mate." I remark dryly. It would be one thing if Ella were merely angry, but the horrible part is knowing that her vexation is covering a deep well of pain.

"So how are you going to make it up to her?” Gabriel inquires, looking back and forth between us.

"Well, I'm leaving Philippe as her head guard, but I'll take as many men as you can spare to watch over her." I request, knowing I'm going to need most of my own men for the journey ahead. I don't like the idea of leaving Ella in the care of men I don't know, but Gabriel and I have been friends since we were boys, and I trust him implicitly. "I think it’s really important that she continue visiting the refugees. There’s no one better to oversee their relocation and she needs to maintain those relationships herself. The people will take comfort in her presence, and they’ll trust her with things they won't tell Vanarans, or even my own men."

Gabriel nods in agreement, "They really do adore her, you know? You would have thought she's been their Luna for years."

"That's Ella for you.” I smile, unable to suppress my pride. "My little love magnet."

Gabriel laughs, "What else?"

to the Alphas and make my case without demanding an immediate answer. I can invite them to the capital in two weeks for a summit or festival or something, and they can come with their decision after having time to consider the alliance

inquires." It'll

front of them anyway, and I don't want to form these alliances through fear or intimidation.

can tell he thinks I'm being too noble." And where does Ella

- if she's up to it." I amend after a moment, recalling how tired she's been lately. The bigger the baby grows the more often

up to it if you give her the chance." Gabriel warns, clearly having a good

for myself in anticipation of sharing all this with Ella." Besides, I'm only going to be gone for a couple of weeks

my scrutiny, Ella looks up and finds me

this isn't a bad idea. I think maybe I will. I’m going to miss seeing your stunning face and gorgeous curves while

sharp little fangs in my direction. Not a chance. You don’t get to be rewarded when you're abandoning

challenge. Oh really, and

you. She threatens sassily, her own wolf rising to the surface.

purr, watching as my mischievous mate shivers in response. My blood heats, and I'm sorely tempted to abandon my conversation with Gabriel and go

are talking about, I don’t want to know." Gabriel observes,

Ella and returning to the matter at hand. "Sorry, I suppose I got carried

He jibes, grinning at

of Ella's mysterious past. "We were planning on investigating her parentage back home, and I think that’s mostly on hold for now. Still, there may be other ways we

Gabriel asks, sounding a

do genetic analysis in Moon Valley but we left before we could get the results. And how do you feel about hacking the government servers on the continent? If we can find a birth record to match Ella, we might be able to identify her parents."

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