idental Surrogate For Alpha Novel Chapter 11


    Sinir shook his head almost as soon as the words were out of E’s mouth. The idea was intriguing,


    but it would never seed. “That’s not how it works – we aren’t mates. My kind only gets one, and


    everyone already knows I found mine many years ago.” Sinir informed her coolly.


    “But… you got divorced.” E’s words were tremulous and hesitant, as if she was afraid to bring up the


    subject. She’d clearly been very busy with her research. He was about to tell her off, when his wolf


    roared in his head. Enough! Stop this, you know she’s right – it’s better for everyone this way.


    Sinir was taken aback, his wolf never disagreed with him – they’d always been on the same page


    about everything. The pup is most important, it needs its mother. His wolf continued, besides, she’s not


    asking you for anything – if she was just a gold-digger like Lydia, she’d be eager to move in with you.


    I don’t know. Sinir thought. It’s worth taking a second look at E’s background but –


    No buts! His wolf interrupted. Give her what she wants.


    Why are you so determined about this? Sinir demanded, surprised by his inner canine’s insistence.


    We can’t hurt E. His wolf proimed fiercely. She’ll suffer if we take the pup away.


    Sinir had to admit he didn’t want the lovely human to be in pain, but he still didn’t trust her. His wolf


    on the other hand was absolutely adamant, and all shifters knew better than to question their animal


    instincts. Intuition didn’t lie – not when it came to the supernatural.


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    “Fine.” He grumbled. “But only if you help with my campaign. It won’t be easy, there’s more to being a


    Luna than standing on my arm and looking pretty.”


    E’s face lit up so brightly Sinir had to fight his smile. His wolf on the other hand, actually wagged


    his tail like an excited puppy. What the hell is going on with me? He thought, speaking more to himself


    than his wolf – who was clearly losing his mind.


    “What’s a Luna?” E asked curiously, barely able to contain her joy but trying to remain engaged in


    the conversation.


    “It’s an Alpha’s mate.” Sinir exined, realizing just how much he was going to have to teach her.


    “And for the record, this little arrangement will onlyst until I meet a she-wolf who might fill the role for


    real.”


    “But you just told me werewolves only get one mate.” E questioned, not understanding.


    “We only get one fated mate. Chosen mates arepletely different. We can choose as many as we


    like, but the Goddess only grants us one fated love.” Sinir informed her. “The bond is different.”


    “Different, as in weaker?” E rified.


    “No – just different.” Sinir corrected. “Not all fated mates are a good fit, and some chosen couples


    are much happier together.”


    “So if you find another mate, I won’t be allowed to see the baby anymore?” E asked, gnawing on her


    lower lip.


    “We can talk about it if and when it happens.” Sinir stated after a moment. “But I want to be very


    clear that this agreement onlysts as long as it works. If we can’t find a way to get along well enough


    to convince people or if I learn that this is all another one of your tricks–” E’s eyes red with anger,


    but Sinir forged on ahead. “The deal is off.”


    Though E’s cheeks were flushed bright pink, she set her shoulders as if preparing herself to take on


    a great challenge. “Fine. Have your people draw up the contracts.”


    “I will.” Sinir agreed, “As soon as you pack your bags.”


    E sent another glower his way, and though his wolf was preupied thinking how adorable she was


    when she was grumpy, Sinir couldn’t help but take her in hand. He Reached out and caught her chin


    between his thumb and forefinger, tilting her pretty face up to his. “And E – the first rule of being a


    shifter? The Alpha makes the rules.”


    Sinir watched as his words sunk in. E’s eyes narrowed, and she was squirming again, positively


    overflowing with defiance. He had to give her credit, for someone who’d only just learned about the


    existence of werewolves, she certainly wasn’t afraid of him. In fact, she was showing much more


    bravery than many fully grown wolves did facing down an Alpha. Of course, there were Alphas, and


    then there was Sinir– who was strong enough to bring even the most dominant pack leaders in line.


    Though perhaps it was simply that E didn’t realize just how dangerous he was.


    After a moment E settled, looking up at Sinir from beneath hershes. “Yes, sir.” She ground out,


    clearly hating being forced to submit.


    “I like the sound of that.” He praised, dragging his thumb over her full bottom lip. “But if we’re going to


    pull this off, you should call me Dominic.”


    A visible shiver ran down E’s spine, and Sinir’s wolf purred with pleasure. Her amber eyes were


    so wide he could see every glimmering shade of gold in her irises. Her darkshes fluttered as he


    stared her down, and eventually she lowered her eyes and murmured, “Yes, Dominic.”


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    When E arrived back at Dominic Sinir’s mansion, she was beside herself with confusion. She’d


    started her negotiation with him feelingpletely in control, but now it seemed like he’dpletely


    turned the tables on her. She wasn’t sure when or how it had happened, but the bossy werewolf had


    somehow managed to get the better of her. In the moment it had seemed like he had some strange


    power over her, like she’d been hypnotized by his dark gaze.


    Her mind was absolutely overflowing with thoughts, but the moment she stepped into the bedroom


    Sinir had prepared for her, her mind went entirely nk. It was the same room she’d woken up in


    that afternoon, but everything was different now.


    The beautiful space was full of candles and music, the air scented with essential oils. E felt as if she


    was walking into a spa, in fact there were even servants running a hot bath in the massive whirlpool tub


    in the bathroom, just waiting for her to arrive. E could barely take in all the finery and amenities


    Sinir had brought in, including a craft table and miniature fridge full of drinks and snacks. There was


    even a massage table set up along the far wall. “You did all this for me?” E gaped, staring up at


    Sinir’s handsome face in abject disbelief.


    He blinked down at her, not seeming to understand why she was so surprised. “Pups are more


    important than anything.”


    Of course. E thought, somewhat bitterly. It’s not for me, it’s for the pup.


    “Here.” Sinir offered E a small golden bell. “Ring this whenever you need anything.”


    E shook her head, trying to push the bell away. “I don’t feelfortable being waited on by


    servants.”


    “It’s not for the servants.” Sinir informed her, guiding her to wrap her fingers around the bell, “it’s for


    me. If you need me for anything, ring that and I’lle.”


    E reeled, “But… couldn’t I juste find you, am I not allowed to leave this room.”


    Sinir rolled his eyes. “Of course you can. I’m just trying to make things easy on you – you should be


    as rxed as possible for the next six months.”


    “Six months?” E repeated, feeling as though she was missing something. “Should I be stressed after


    that?”


    “I think that’s unavoidable. Since you’ll have a new baby.” Sinir quipped, catching sight of her


    confused expression. “Shifter pregnancies are shorter than humans, around six months – that’s why


    the baby was sorge at your ultrasound.”


    “Oh.” E was still busy processing that detail when Sinir excused himself for a phone call. Six


    months? She thought fearfully. That doesn’t give me nearly as much time to prepare.


    Suddenly needing some fresh air, E went to the window and pulled it open, heaving in two veryrge


    lungfuls. The brisk winter air felt good on her flushed skin, even if opening the window had unleashed a


    torrent of sound on her ears. In the yard below men – or wolves, she supposed – were sparring on a


    snow coveredwn. They violently shed with bare hands and weapons, openly shouting, growling


    andughing. The tumult was so uproarious that E was tempted to m the window shut, but she


    didn’t want to lose the refreshing air.


    E eyed the bell in her hand, curious to see if it really would bring Sinir to her side – even in the


    middle of a business call. With a mischievous smile, she rang the bell and waited. Within thirty


    seconds, Sinir was in front of her, looking down at her with amusement – as if he knew exactly what


    she was up to. “You rang?”


    “Would it be possible for them to do … that,” E gestured at themotion on thewn, “somewhere


    else? It’s very loud.”


    Without hesitation Sinir leaned out the window and told the sparring sentries to go elsewhere,


    ordering them not to train outside this window anymore. E watched in amazement as the men


    immediately raced to obey – what must it be like to be so powerful that people fell over themselves to


    do your bidding? It struck her that Sinir was the most powerful person in every room he walked into,


    yet here he was, deferring to her – doing whatever she asked.


    “Thank you.” E murmured.


    “You’re wee.” Sinir answered, still fighting his smile. The more time he spent with E, the more


    endearing he found the little human. In fact, it was enough to make him question everything he’d been


    thinking thest couple of days. He’d already ordered a second investigation into her background, and


    he could barely stand the thought of waiting two days for the results. He’d have to keep his distance


    until then, until he knew whether he could trust her – once and for all.


    Two days. He thought impatiently, That’s nothing, you can easily stay away that long… right?