Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate by Caroline Above Story

Chapter 124 – Lydia Gives Advice

3rd Person

“Another rogue attack?” Lydia scoffed, circling the Prince as he studied his plans for the invasion, “haven’t you attempted enough to realize they aren’t going to work?”

“This one is different.” The Prince groused in reply. “I’m not just targeting Sinclair’s bitch or a few tourists. The entire pack will be in shambles and Dominic will be held responsible.”

A moment later the emergency sirens began blaring through the city, and the Prince surged to his feet, “What! No! How did he find out?”

Lydia swore under her breath, “because he keeps spies in the neutral territories, just like you do – just like all the Alpha’s do.” She promptly crossed the floor and snatched up the television remote, flipping to the news where an emergency bulletin was dominating the screen.

An anxious reporter read off a teleprompter, his voice full of urgency. “Moon Valley is facing imminent attack from rogue actors. Take shelter in your home or at your nearest designated safety point. Alpha Sinclair has ordered an immediate lockdown until the “all clear” chime can be rung. Pack enforcers are on their way to meet the threat and hopefully force back the rogues before they can breach the city, but extreme caution is advised for all citizens. The human mayor has been informed and is instituting a city shut down under the guise of a gas leak…”

The reporter carried on in the background as Lydia turned back to the Prince, annoyance dominating her features. “How much time is there before the attack?”

“They won’t reach the city for another three hours at least, if they make it into the territory at all.” The Prince explained, overflowing with agitated energy.

“Where are they striking?” Lydia pressed, her mind racing for a solution to this crisis.

“Their scouts have identified half a dozen stretches along the border with the least patrols and easiest access.” He shared, pressing a button on the underside of his desk to summon his beta.

Lydia gritted out. “They should be targeting more

have a harder time

going to meet them head on and they won’t

it’s too late to change plans now, so I don’t know what you expect me to do!” Prince Damon exploded, equally sick of the bossy she-wolf’s criticism. He paced back and forth, dragging his hands through his hair in frustration. “He’ll be out there fighting with them… the self-righteous bastard…” He mused after a moment. “I could send some of my own enforcers under the guise of helping fend off the attack. With enough men, they might be

still her fated mate. The idea of his death made her wolf writhe inside her chest. Still, she might have gotten over that. She couldn’t get over the idiocy. “It will never work. Even if they were strong enough to overpower him, he’ll have an entire army at his back. Besides,” She pointed to the television, where the bulletin still flashed violently on the screen. “They’re calling for able-bodied wolves to join the fight, which means there will be dozens of witnesses even if you do somehow manage to

I’ll go after his whore!” The Prince lashed out, slamming his fist into his desk.

her head, “She’ll be in a safe house. Besides, haven’t you learned you lesson by now? Think of your own situation, if

have an heir.”

to outmaneuver you. You can’t overpower him because he’s too strong. You can’t outsmart him because he’s too clever. And you can’t out charm him. Look at everything that has already happened.” Lydia gestured to the

asked hesitantly, seeing the obvious jealousy and rage on the other mans

the campaign was over he’d cut her down to size, but for the time being he needed her on his side. “Your ratings are at an all time high and he’s still beating you.” Lydia reminded him, trying not to think about how powerful Sinclair looked on

am I supposed to do?” The prince thundered, not needing this

force him to step down. Make him take himself out of the running.” Lydia advised

The beta inquired

weakness.” Lydia answered coolly, thoroughly enjoying making these powerful wolves stew. “You’ve just been going about

understand.” The Prince growled, losing his

her hostage and make the ransom his campaign. Tell him that

you think he won’t give her up? The self-righteous bastard might sacrifice her for the greater good, and that’s a*suming

more than a decade. He’s not as much of a goody two shoes as you think. He’s extremely possessive and he won’t be able to help himself – his wolf will get the better of him. Either he’ll give up the throne or he’ll try to

do I win if he stages a rescue?” The

trap.” Linda answered, thinking that it wouldn’t be very hard to arrange with someone in possession of a brain behind the wheel. “Assemble enough forces