Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

#Chapter 225 - Ella's Wolf Takes Over

Ella

I'm exhausted after the feast, but I know our work isn't yet complete. Roger hasn't finished his report about the refugee crisis back home and though I realize the situation is urgent, I’m not eager to discuss it. I feel like my heart and mind are maxed out on thought and emotion, so delving even deeper into these matters might just break me. Only my determination outweighs my dread, because I know I owe it to our people to bear witness to their suffering.

Sinclair is a steady presence beside me, and through our bond I feel his wolf fretting over my wellbeing. Stubborn mate, you should go up to bed. The bossy canine insists, and I see him in the shared space of our minds - nuzzling my wolf’s neck and nipping her shoulder.

I want to stay with you. My wolf replies obstinately, leaning into his side and ignoring his foreboding grumbles.

Impossible thing, his wolf croons, offering me pure indulgence until a sidelong glance comes my way. You know there used to be a time when people were afraid of me.

Oh hush, people are still afraid of you. My wolf replies, circling around him and rubbing affectionately against his big body.

You’re not. Sinclair growls, his wolf's dark muzzle quirking into a smile. His hawkish gaze follows my wolf as she winds around him, showing off her curves and lovely gold furr. You seem to have forgotten I’m your mate, and not your playmate. His voice is all deep foreboding, and I shiver with delight. My wolf does love it when he gets stern with us.

If it were up to me, his ominous tone and intimidating expression would be enough to still my restless energy. Unfortunately I’m worried about the meeting we're about to have, and my wolf is taking every excuse to distract us both.

I'm just happy you’re home. She answers, swiping her tongue over his snout, then nudging her way under his chin.

Though we’re still standing quietly side by side, I know Sinclair and I are both keeping a sharp eye on our wolves. They may not need actual space to interact, but if they don't calm down soon we're both going to end up shifting before we can get through this meeting. The next thing I know Sinclair’s wolf has pounced in our shared conscience, and my gold fluffball is flat on her back, her little wolf feet dangling in the air. A deep chuckle rolls through my mind like thunder, spurring on my defiant inner animal.

She should be defeated, but my wolf only cocks her head and bats her lashes up at the lethal predator baring his fangs at her. Do you want me to be afraid? She inquires, writhing invitingly on the ground. I can run from you and hide and make a big fuss when you catch me. Flames spark in Sinclair's eyes, and I know he likes the sound of this. In fact this isn’t so far from our role playing the other night, when I did all those things naked in a red cloak.

we can get through this meeting without me being forced to drag you out of here like a caveman. His wolf responds, sounding human enough

into his and trailing my hand up his chest, hoping the others won't see.

rumble through our bond or some passive sound- tears from Sinclair's chest, and I know I’ve pushed him too far. I don't know what would happen, but I can tell you what's going to happen when we’re done here and I guarantee you don’t

relaxes, recentered by Sinclairs dominance. He eyes me knowingly as he pulls me into his lap," come here you.” He purrs, settling me on his thighs with a wolfish grin."

burns on my cheeks as Sinclair strokes my spine, making soft rumbly sounds of contentment. Right on cue, Roger enters with James, and I think back,

the grand feast?" James asks,

know if you'd accepted our invitation." Sinclair replies easily, a distinct hint of amusement

to talk about with people like that."

"I happen to think

truth around until you can’t even recognize it anymore. I don't like being told that things I can see with my own two eyes

all alphas are like that.” Gabriel

Then your talks

much of anywhere." I

got through to them about

own economies got through to them, nothing else." I remind him coolly, not wanting to let my ego inflate too

left to bring them around." Henry reminds us." Besides, they're visiting the camp tomorrow, and the nursery. If that doesn't tug

actually guarantee everyone entering the hidden territories are refugees." Roger says, "What are we going to do about the evacuations? How are we

any suspicious names on the

injured in Damen's takeover. He lost an arm and was deemed incapable of continuing as a soldier." Roger reports, listing

fifth?"