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.

responsible. I growl fiercely. This is Damon’s doing. I don’t know how he managed it, but I will not rest until that bastard is six feet in the ground. Too late I realized I growled out loud, and a man’s voice breaks through our private

up.” The palace doctor is standing in the doorway, looking at me with the pitying expression

Highness. My wolf remarks dryly, noting the trend

my hands still resting on

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

I have to go back onto bed rest?” I question

“I’m very worried about you, Ella. High blood pressure is very dangerous during pregnancy and you’re under far too much stress. I know the doctors in Moon Valley diagnosed you with preeclampsia, and when you arrived here

if I tell him that Sinclair isn’t dead he’ll just think I’m in denial, but I can’t bring myself to

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

him, even though I know he’s trying to be nice. I simply nod and glance at the IV. “Do I have a choice about

for the sake of your child’s life and your own. Eclampsia kills mothers and babies… even these days with all the technology we possess. It’s not something to mess around

I murmur, feeling fresh

to tell me what worries you about the

of distance can keep us apart in dreams. My mate can even follow me into my deepest, darkest nightmares… so if I sleep and he isn’t there… it will mean he’s

you to rest.” The doctor answers, thankfully not seeming offended by my response. “But I hope you’ll reach out

seeking the lingering scent of my mate from the last time we lay here together, when Henry and Cora enter the room. They both have tears in

sorry.” I profess, kissing her

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