Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

Ella

When I wake up the next morning, I feel better rested than I have in weeks. For the first time since I started hypnosis, Phil!ppe hasn’t had to charge in during the middle of the night to wake me from my night terrors. Simply being able to connect with my mate did wonders for my state of mind, and even though our lovemaking was reserved for our dreams, my body is sated and satisfied.

Even though I just saw Sinclair, my heart leaps when my phone rings a moment later, and I pull the device from it’s charger. “Good morning my love.” I greet him, beaming.

“Good morning, gorgeous.” His handsome face fills the screen, still drowsy from sleep. “How are you feeling?”

“A thousand times better.” I admit, because not only did he save me from my nightmares, but the weight of my lies are finally off my shoulders. I run my hand over my belly, checking in with our pup.

Rafe is happy too, he’s been missing you as much as I have”

“I’m glad you’re both feeling better,” He rumbles, ” though I have to tell you, you’re not going to be happy with me in a moment.”

“Why?” I ask nervousły, sitting up. A thousand possibilities run through my mind, though I have a sneaking suspicion I know where this is going.

“Because I’ve called a meeting with your co- conspirators.” Sinclair reveals, a note of foreboding in his deep voice.

“But Dominic, it wasn’t their fault.” I object. “I’m the one who convinced them and to be fair, without you here I outrank all of them.. except Gabriel.” I amend. “So they were just following orders.”

Sinclair gives me a sardonic look. “I hate to break it to you trouble, but as incredible and strong as you are, your wolf has only been awake for a month – there are children with more experienced animals. As far as I’m concerned, you don’t outrank anybody yet.”

“Im their Luna.” I counter defiantly, deeply affronted that he’s undervaluing my agency in my own scheme.

reckoning when Im home.” He promises ominously, “But for now, we

slide out of bed. “When is this meeting?” I snap after a moment, deciding not to voice some of the more colorful insults in

familiar glint in his green eyes. “Now, would you like to spend that time grumbling at me, or would like to sneak in some fun before the day gets away

huff, thinking that I’d quite like to continue grumbling. “What kind of

Sinclair shares, sending a crimson blush to my cheeks as I recall pleasuring myself on our last video call. “And how beautifully you lost control, even if you were defying me

at their center. My annoyance and trepidation about the

I’m such a generous mate, I thought I might give you the chance to

matter how scandalous it sounds..” His words trail off into a low growl, and I swear my se.x spasms as if it’s already on the verge of climax. “You’ll

to get control of my

by the bed and make sure I can see you.” He instructs, his voice like rough velvet. “Then take

I

for my

into Gabriel’s chambers, freshly dressed but still weak kneed from our video call. Sinclair was as good as his word – unsurprisingly – and spent nearly the full half hour before the meeting ordering me to pleasure myself for his enjoyment, and Goddess was it hot! I never

of twisted pleasure in showing off his se.xual prowess this way,

enter the room. They linger on me for a long moment after I sit down, before he turns his attention to my companions. “So, I’ll get straight to the point,” He begins gruffly. “I know

and Phil!ppe all exchange wary

four principals and they’re all lethal predators. “I didn’t know about any nightmares.” Henry states in concern. Roger and Gabriel murmur in agreement, and Phil!ppe glowers as

to my guard, full of accusation, so I add, “I

choice.” Henry says gravely, and guilt fills me as I see the shame in my

know it wasn’t easy for her

look up, not quite believing my ears. It almost sounds as though he’s going

realize that once she’s set her mind on something there isn’t any

sessions are safe and healthy. I