Accidental Surrogate for Alpha by Caroline Above Story Chapter 206

#Chapter 206 – Denial

Ella

When I wake I’m in my nest, hooked up to about a dozen machines and wracking my brains for some explanation of how I got here. Of course… the moment my memory kicks in, I wish it hadn’t. My wolf howls in my head, but I shut out the tumultuous emotions threatening to consume me. It might not be healthy, but if there’s one thing I’m good at – it’s repressing feelings.

I clench my eyes shut. “It’s not real, it’s not real.” I insist to the empty room, reflexively tracing the outline of my womb. “Are you alright, little one?” I squeak, wondering if my pain is about to multiply by a million.

The baby flutters and sends feelings of sleepy confusion through our bond, and the tightness in my heart eases a bit. He’s okay. I tell my whining wolf, but we both know she’s not just worried for the baby’s sake.

They’re both okay. My wolf a*sures me, sounding surprisingly confident for all her nervous whimpering. I don’t care what anyone says. We would feel it if he was gone. I would feel it.

But what if he’s too far away? I ask, hating myself for the kernel of doubt currently sitting in my stomach like a boulder.

I would still know. She insists. Trust me, no amount of distance could fool me. Our bond is in tact, just out of reach.

Then why are you so worried, I can feel how feral you are. I remind her, praying she’s right and that this isn’t simply bravado.

succeeded in killing all his men. She

he managed it, but I will not rest until that bastard is six feet in the ground. Too late I

looking at me with the pitying expression of someone who wants to be sensitive but doesn’t know

My wolf remarks dryly, noting the trend that far too many of the Vanarans and

hands still resting on

caused you to pa*s out before your heart or child could be harmed.” He explains. “We’ve got you hooked up

go back onto bed rest?” I

diagnosed you with preeclampsia, and when you arrived here we thought that the condition had been mitigated by your wolf waking. But based on the numbers I’m seeing, you’re at risk of the condition returning.

my mate…” I know if I tell him that Sinclair isn’t dead he’ll just think I’m in denial, but I can’t bring myself to lie

Dominic.” The doctor tells me sympathetically. “I know it’s hardly a comfort, but his death is a huge loss

be nice. I simply nod

I can’t force you to take anything, but I must encourage you to follow my treatment plan for the sake of your child’s life and your own. Eclampsia kills mothers and babies… even these days with all

I murmur, feeling fresh tears

me what worries you about the

because no amount of distance can keep us apart in dreams. My mate can even

answers, thankfully not seeming offended by my response. “But I hope you’ll reach out to me if you have any questions or

and he leaves. I’d just started to burrow deeper into my nest, seeking the lingering scent of my mate from the last time we lay here together, when Henry and Cora

sorry.” I profess, kissing her hair. “I’m

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