Accidental Surrogate for Alpha

Chapter 230

#Chapter 230 - The Summit Continues

3rd Person

Roger watched the delegations warily approach the refugee camp, unloading from an identical convoy of shiny black cars parked at the entrance of the air field. Some appeared far more curious than others, keeping their expressions open and interested, if somber. A few Alphas however, most notably the Storm Forest and Midnight leaders, appeared as though they had no intention of letting the harrowing scenes ahead sway their opinions.

Even so, the new Beta could only focus a fraction of his attention on their mindset. He was far more preoccupied ensuring the airfield and camp were as secure as possible before the visit, and his wolf was always somewhat distracted when Cora was near. He’d yet to see her today, but he knew she was somewhere in the medical tents, her faint floral scent discernible through the cool morning air.

Maybe we should go ahead of the group, Roger's wolf suggested, to make sure everything is ready and do a final threat assessment.

And flirt with a certain stubborn human, since we probably won’t get another chance today? Roger replied, sorely tempted by the idea but knowing he couldn't abandon his duty for such a frivolous reason.

It's a thought. The mischievous canine answered, we haven't spoken since yesterday morning. It would be a wasted opportunity when she's clearly warming to us. The beast is whining like a pup, and I have to fight the urge to roll my eyes. There's nothing more determined or impossible than a besotted wolf. Come on, he cajoles eagerly, wagging his tail. Think of how cute she’ll be, trying to act all grumpy even though we can hear heart racing.

We can’t - we can't afford to get distracted. I want to see her as badly as you do, but this isn't the time.

Hmph. His wolf grumbled, spoilsport.

Roger glanced at the slow moving party behind him. The Alphas and their advisors were being led into the camp by the King, Sinclair and Ella. His brother kept his mate tucked safely under one arm as they approached the airfield. The planes were due to arrive any moment, and Roger knew they were all a bit tense for the first transport conducted without James's leadership.

open area, his sharp gaze landing on his brother. At this short distance, there was no difficulty communicating through their new

all signaled imminent landing with no signs of trouble. I can either stay here to help with the disembarkment, or I can go ahead of the

much for not getting

it's a valid tactical strategy and might be helpful. I'll only approach her if I have a good reason... otherwise I'll just look. Roger insisted, wondering if he was trying to convince himself or

touch?" His

No touching, no scent marking, and certainly no kissing... or biting...

drowned out Roger's tortured musings. You look as if you're short- circuiting. Have you had a stroke? He didn't need to say more. Roger could feel his left eye

later. Roger gritted out, What do you want me to

the approaching aircraft on the horizon. I meant to tell you, Cora was visibly anxious yesterday when you were late for the

information I need right

coming in. Our

group, One more thing. Sinclair interjected, raking his cool gaze over their visitors. See if you can't get close to some

spy now? Roger inquired, not

And don’t worry I’ll talk you up to Cora if you're not with us when we get to her section. From what I’ve seen you need as much

to play this moving forward. Cora was stubborn and skittish for reasons that he both understood, and couldn't know unless she told him. She was also brilliant and

the camp. He watched the Vanaran Alphas like a hawk, trying to assess their response to the suffering shifters in the camp. Luckily they all seemed very engaged, but Roger couldn't help thinking about the welcome feast. They had two main hurdles to overcome - the first was making the Vanarans pledge their allegiance to the cause. The second, and much more challenging task, was dealing with the fallout from the broken secrecy pack. Thus, they already cared about shifters, so seeing the refugees might help forge alliances, but it wouldn't open their eyes to the bigger

- even more stunning than he’d remembered. However, not everyone was so impressed. "You have a human administering medical care? You've given her access to Vanaran technologies?" The Silver Dawn Alpha was aghast

before Sinclair, Ella or Gabriel could reply. "I was already working in shifter medicine back home - at the highest level. My expertise is equal to that of any continental physician, so

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