Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate by Caroline Above Story

Accidental Surrogate for Alpha by Caroline Above Story Chapter 15

Chapter 15 – Learn werewolf

Ella

“What!” I exclaim, unable to wrap my head around this idea. “But I’m not ready!”

“You will be.” He promises. “Aileen will keep working with you tomorrow, and then we’ll go shopping so you can look the part. It’s only a meal, no one is going to be quizzing you on werewolf politics.”

“I don’t know.” I fret, “what if I say the wrong thing?”

“I’ll be with you the whole time.” Sinclair vows. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you put your foot in your mouth.”

This does make me feel better, but I’m still woefully far from feeling confident in my ability to pa*s as a completely different species. “Can’t we wait a little while?” I request anxiously. “I promise I’ll never miss another event, I just need a little more time.”

“Ella, the elections are in three months.” Sinclair says softly. “We don’t have much time to waste. Very few people change their minds at the last moment. My image has been marked with controversy from day one because I don’t have a family.”

“I don’t understand, why is that so controversial if the King is something people vote on. It’s not like having an heir is going to decide the future of succession.”

“Because it’s not about succession. It’s about personal stability. Unmated Alphas are viewed as being more temperamental and aggressive. If I have a mate and a pup however, people will view me as more grounded and cautious.” Sinclair explains.

“Is that true?” I ask, “that unmated alphas are wilder?”

Sinclair grimaces but nods, “To a degree, yes. Some men are more or less aggressive naturally, but it makes a difference when you have someone to take care of – someone who might be harmed if anything happened to you.”

“Okay, so you’re saying it has to be tomorrow?” I surmise, “the sooner you turn your image around, the better.”

“That’s right.” Sinclair agrees. “As long as you’re well enough, I need you there.”

you promise you won’t leave my side?”

my

I concur, not feeling half as

check out. However Sinclair doesn’t leave, he stays in the exam

to…?” I trail off, hoping he’ll pick

what?” He asks, a knowing

front of you.” I protest, my cheeks

makes me think he knows exactly what I mean. “Human modesty.” He clucks his tongue and shakes his head. “So

not a prude! Or repressed!” I defend hotly, climbing down from the table and regretting it instantly. A second ago I was equal to Sinclair in height, now he towers over

as they are, why would we hide them?” He questions

off over my head, I stomp over to the corner where I left my clothes neatly folded. I tug them

it.” He confesses. “But I’m sure glad you

You might have

only grows as he closes the distance between us, invading my space with

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do you think?” I ask a few hours later, as I stand in front of a full length mirror in a gown

responds thoughtfully, his penetrating gaze running up and down my body as I try

us, but it seems so extravagant to spend so much on material things. I’m only too aware that orphans are starving

A couple of days ago he only glared at me, now he always seems to look at me fondly. “Did you find nothing about my finances when you

fortune to the less fortunate. “If you still have this much to

advice – or indeed anything I said – with so much attention. It’s only now that I see what true consideration

which he’s referring. It’s the same emerald shade as his eyes,

suits you, besides,

should that matter?” I question in

marked you, and I don’t want people to notice.”

me?” I squeak, not

That’s basically what we are,

gulp, too focused on Sinclair to fully process