Accidental Surrogate for Alpha by Caroline Above Story Chapter 221

#Chapter 3rd Person

James froze, staring at Isabel in shock and amazement. “Are you serious?” He inquired, not wanting to get his hopes up in case it was all a jest, or some strange test.

Isabel only flushed, starting to backtrack. “I… well, I just thought… I mean She stammered, looking anywhere but at him. “I’m sorry, it was a silly

idea. You’re just so fond of her, I don’t know what I was think-”

“Of course I want to.” James interrupted, wanting to hold her so badly it hurt, but settling for a firm hand on her shoulder. “Goddess Isabel, I’d love nothing more.”

“Really?” Isabel squeaked, a tremulous smile stretching across her features.

“With all my heart.” James confirmed, pinning her with a fierce gaze. “But I do have to warn you.”

“About what?” She asked, going still.

“I’m not going to settle for Sadie alone.” James informed her sternly. “I want you both. I was prepared to wait -to fight for you – but you need to understand that letting me bond with her this way will change things. There will be no getting rid of me now.”

Isabel trembled slightly, peeking up at him from beneath her lashes. Her expression was somewhere between sullen and amused, “Was that ever an option?”

“No,” He chuckled, “but now that I know you realize it, I’m afraid I’m going to make things very difficult for you.”

sparkled in her eyes as she issued her own challenge. “Right back at you. It’s not going to

grinned, at last pulling her into his arms. She didn’t come quietly, but once she was there she melted into him –

the medical tent when she heard a few of the Vanaran nurses gossiping. “They’re increasing the evacuations, but I think they’re worried about more than simple detection

neither did she see the harm in listening to this conversation – after all it’s not as if it was personal. Besides, as Ella’s eyes and ears in the camp, part of her job was getting a sense for the climate among local staffers and refugees alike. The others only saw her as a medical trainee, but the Luna had realized

The second nurse inquired, unpacking

guardians and enforcers this time.” The first replied, in the tone of someone quite pleased to be in the know. “My friend in aviation saw the manifests and apparently the new Moon

handsome one?” The

interested in

as they’ve already lost, I can’t believe the Alpha would risk sending his

remembered correctly, the first flights departed at five.

the relentless pounding of her heart. When Cora reached the tarmac she searched for Jame’s plane first. He was the most experienced soldier and the highest ranking pilot,

off at a run,

she could barrel straight into him, “Cora!” He asked urgently,

distance, Cora bent double, trying to catch her breath. Roger leaned over her rubbing her back, “Easy

frustrated with her inability to handle the brief exercise, “oh my god, why do people run for fun – this is the

relaxed slightly, taking full advantage of the opportunity to soothe her. “I’ve got you,

finger at him.

leaving right this second. James still has to get the engines warmed up. Come here,” He guided her over to the rolling staircase leading up to the plane, “Sit down.” He instructed, easing her down onto the steps and

are you going?” Cora managed to demand, her

well address them if I don’t see them for myself.” Roger replied, still not understanding

exasperation, unable to comprehend her own irrational reaction. “Nothing, I just…

safe. However, before he got the chance, the pieces of this sudden puzzle clicked together in his mind. He

eyes lit up, as he took her cheek in his large hand. “Cora?” He prompted slyly, “You’re not worried about

She trailed off again, looking confused. The big wolf almost felt sorry for her

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