Alpha Dom and His Human Surrogate by Caroline Above Story

#Chapter 420 – Thanks, but No Thanks

Ella

I’m quite tired when evening approaches in the refugee camp and Cora comes to my side, placing a hand on my back and telling me that we should probably head home. I sigh, looking around, knowing that I can do more but…

“I get it, Ells,” she says, looking around with me. “But there’s only so much we can do. And you’re a queen and a mom as much as a healer now. You’ve got to find a balance.”

“Is it normal to feel guilty?” I ask my sister, who has been working to heal people for much longer than I have. ” When you prioritize yourself, and other things, even though you know you can help people who are suffering?”

“It is,” Cora says with a little sigh. ”

But you, my big-hearted sister, probably feel it more keenly than most.

“Yeah,” I say, glancing over at Hank. ” He, for instance, compartmentalizes well.”

“Don’t count Hank out,” she says softly, shaking her head. “He’s got a big heart too. Maybe just…hides it better.”

I turn my head a little, considering him, considering her point. And then my heart aches for him again as I think of how disappointed he was when Cora left him for her mate – because as much as he loved her, we know now that he never stood a chance. Cora and Roger were written in the stars.

But is there someone out there for Hank too?

I hope, quite desperately, that there is. He’s so good, and he deserves that, like the rest of us.

“Ready, Luna?” Conner asks, coming over and bringing my baby with him, who reaches for me with his little grasping hands.

“Sure am!” I say, taking my baby and cuddling him close. Cora laughs and leans in as well, fussing over Rafe and I can see thinking about her own little baby, who will be here so much sooner than she realizes. Together, we start to walk out of the tent, but as I turn I hear a little voice calling me back.

“Hey, wolf lady!” a little boy calls, and I turn and laugh to see little Benny running for me.

in a hug as he runs over. “How

as he adjusts a set of glasses on

say, turning Rafe a little so Benny can see him better. “What do you think

I burst out laughing at this, honestly charmed. “He’s not fat, he’s a baby! They’re supposed to be chubby so that they can

his eyes going wide as they’re still fastened on Rafe. ” This one’s gonna be real big and strong,

laugh again, harder this time as Cora crouches down next to us. “Who are

Benny narrows his eyes at her. ” Oh,” he says. “Are you the

eyebrows going up. “Does my

making me laugh again, “but she told me she has a human sister,”

soon,” she says, her hand settling on her stomach, “and

a moment to think

little with the force of it so that Cora

as I am. “I guess we’ll just have to

side and offering her hand. “You know you’re not supposed to sneak out of bed – Dr. Hank said two more days of bed rest

and Benny turns to grin at me. He takes Isabel’s hand, though. ” I don’t feel sick at all, since the lady came yesterday!” he protests, pointing at me.

mentions his mother again, but I do my best not to let it

Maybe we’ll have Dr. Hank come and look at you again, see

to be led back to bed, calling his goodbyes to us over

stand up with Cora, sighing and

her in surprise to see a big grin on her face as she watches the

“Really?” I ask.

turning to me with a smile. “So full of life, ready to question everything even though the world has delt him a

face at the compliment. Because even if Cora meant it as a compliment for Benny…well, he’s just so da mn cute, and vivid, and determined that I can’t help but be pleased with the idea that I

Cora says, wrapping an arm around my shoulder and turning Rafe and I

“What!?” I protest, confused.