Chapter 224
idental Surrogate for Alpha by Caroline Above Story
Chapter 224
Chapter 224 – E’s Wolf Takes Over
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I’m exhausted after the feast, but I know our work isn’t yetplete. Roger hasn’t finished his report
about the refugee crisis back home and though I realize the situation is urgent, I’m not eager to discuss
it. I feel like my heart and mind are maxed out on thought and emotion, so delving even deeper into
these matters might just break me. Only my determination outweighs my dread, because I know I owe
it to our people to bear witness to their suffering.
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Sinir is a steady presence beside me, and through our bond I feel his wolf fretting over my wellbeing.
Stubborn mate, you should go up to bed. The bossy canine insists, and I see him in the shared space
of our minds – nuzzling my wolf’s neck and nipping her shoulder.
I want to stay with you. My wolf replies obstinately, leaning into his side and ignoring his foreboding
grumbles.
Impossible thing, his wolf croons, offering me pure indulgence until a sidelong ncees my way.
You know there used to be a time when people were afraid of me.
Oh hush, people are still afraid of you. My wolf replies, circling around him and rubbing affectionately
against his big body.
You’re not. Sinir growls, his wolf’s dark muzzle quirking into a smile. His hawkish gaze follows my
wolf as she winds around him, showing off her curves and lovely gold furr. You seem to have forgotten
I’m your mate, and not your ymate. His voice is all deep foreboding, and I shiver with delight. My
wolf does love it when he gets stern with us.
If it were up to me, his ominous tone and intimidating expression would be enough to still my restless
energy. Unfortunately I’m worried about the meeting we’re about to have, and my wolf is taking every
excuse to distract us both.
I’m just happy you’re home. She answers, swiping her tongue over his snout, then nudging her way
under his chin.
Though we’re still standing quietly side by side, I know Sinir and I are both keeping a sharp eye on
our wolves. They may not need actual space to interact, but if they don’t calm down soon we’re both
going to end up shifting before we can get through this meeting. The next thing I know Sinir’s wolf
has pounced in our shared conscience, and my gold fluffball is t on her back, her little wolf feet
dangling in the air. A deep chuckle rolls through my mind like thunder, spurring on my defiant inner
animal.
She should be defeated, but my wolf only cocks her head and bats hershes up at the lethal predator
baring his fangs at her. Do you want me to be afraid? She inquires, writhing invitingly on the ground. I
can run from you and hide and make a big fuss when you catch me. mes spark in Sinir’s eyes,
and I know he likes the sound of this. In fact this isn’t so far from our role ying the other night, when I
did all those things naked in a red cloak.
Naughty little wolf, I want you to stop flirting with me and settle so we can get through this meeting
without me being forced to drag you out of here like a caveman. His wolf responds, sounding human
enough that I know my mate has finally taken control of the feral creature.
And if I don’t? I challenge, turning my body into his and trailing my hand up his chest, hoping the others
won’t see. What happens after you drag me out of here?
A true growl – not a secret rumble through our bond or some pa*sive sound- tears from Sinir’s
chest, and I know I’ve pushed him too far. I don’t know what would happen, but I can tell you what’s
going to happen when we’re done here and I guarantee you don’t want to make things worse for
yourself.
Electricity jolts in my bones, and my wolf finally rxes, recentered by Sinirs dominance. He eyes
me knowingly as he pulls me into hisp,”e here you.” He purrs, settling me on his thighs with a
wolfish grin.” Enjoy sittingfortably while you can.”
I whimper softly, leaning into his chest and praying the other men didn’t hear him. A hot blush burns on
my cheeks as Sinir strokes my spine, making soft rumbly sounds of contentment. Right on cue,
Roger enters with James, and I think back, Thank you, reality – hoping sarcasm trantes through our
bond.
“Well, how was the grand feast?” James asks, sounding both genuinely interested and apprehensive.
“You’d know if you’d epted our invitation.” Sinir replies easily, a distinct hint of amusement in his
voice.
“I’m a soldier, I don’t have anything to talk about with people like that.” James counters, shrugging.
“What, rich people?” Roger quips, “I happen to think we’re delightful.”
“And politicians. They have a way of twisting the truth around until you can’t even recognize it anymore.
I don’t like being told that things I can see with my own two eyes are wrong or don’t exist, just because
the reality is inconvenient.” James answers seriously, his face pulled into a deep frown.
“Not all alphas are like that.” Gabriel sighs, sounding unsurprised.
“Oh no? Then your talks went well?” James inquires archly.
‘They didn’t go much of anywhere.” I confess, smiling ruefully.
‘That’s not true. I think you really got through to them about the humans.” Sinir interjects, ever my
cheerleader.
“Worry for their own economies got through to them, nothing else.” I remind him coolly, not wanting to
let my ego inte too much.
“Well we still have a week left to bring them around.” Henry reminds us.” Besides, they’re visiting the
camp tomorrow, and the nursery. If that doesn’t tug on their heartstrings then nothing will.
‘That might be more effective if we can actually guarantee everyone entering the hidden territories are
refugees.” Roger says, “What are we going to do about the evacuations? How are we going to ensure
security?”
“Did you find any suspicious names on the registration list?” Sinir questions,
“Only five single men have entered the camps since our operations began. Three were elderly, the
fourth is a resistance fighter who was gravely injured in Damen’s takeover. He lost an arm and was
deemed incapable of continuing as a soldier.” Roger reports, listing off the details from memory.
“And the fifth?” Sinir presses.
“At this point we’re a*suming he used a fake name to register: Drake O’Dell. No one recalled seeing or
speaking with him – even the intake team. No one has clocked him since the flight disembarked. He’s
not in the camp, and even the other pa*sengers on the ne didn’t seem able to remember him.”
James shares, his face drawn and pale.
“So we think this is the guy?” Gabriel a*sesses, looking pensive.
“Well it’s precisely the profile for which we were searching, and it’s very concerning that this person
came in on our transports then disappearedpletely. If our operation wererger it might be
expected that we’d lose track of a few people, but everyone else is ounted for.” James confirms, still
looking wretched.
“So, we don’t even know what this wolf looks like?” Sinir inquires, his hands tightening reflexively on
my body.
“Luckily we do – we’ve taken photos of every refugee to enter the camp, so we can identify him if he
returns, and we can send his photo to enforcers around Vanara – that way they can be on the lookout.”
Gabriel exins, trying to sound hopeful.
“Do we have a copy?” Sinir demands promptly.
Roger pulls a color image from his files, handing it to his brother. “Here.” He offers, “look familiar?”
Sinir shakes his head, “If I’ve met this man I don’t remember him.
“Who was the pilot?” James asks, an odd note in his voice, “Who brought him here?”
Roger shares a grim look with his brother, answering the question without speaking a word. Neither
man say a word, but the damage is done. James curses under his breath, then takes the photo,
studying it fiercely. He pales, wincing as he shakes his head. “I really thought I knew everyone I
brought here.”
“James, that’s too much pressure to put on anyway.” I tell him, trying and failing to scramble out of
Sinir’sp. ‘You’ve brought thousands to safety, and as bad as things have gotten at the coast it
would be impossible to notice one man among thousands.” i
“My job is to protect our people,” James snaps back, “What if he’d decided to hijack the ne? Or
bomb the camp?” No offense, Alpha, but we’re damned lucky he only went after you.”
Sinir stiffens, and my wolf turns on the guilty pilot. I’m on my feet in an instant, moving so quickly
that Sinir can’t catch me this time. A snarl leaves my mouth before I can stop it, and then I’m stalking
towards the soldier, my fangs outstretched. “What did you just say?”