Alpha’s Surrogate by POOJA

67. That is impossible! The most expensive restaurant in town was busier than usual tonight. The manager was having difficulty denying the patrons who had c10 this prestigious restaurant in search of a delicious meal Even though there were a few empty available tables, the staff had to refuse everyone entry, despite the fact that they wcie all wealthy individuals. There was only one explanation, Luna Kiara She had reserved the entire restaurant for the evening's meal, where the members of the Blue Moon Pack and the Sirius Bright Pack had been having a good t After a long shopping trip, they were all tiled Harvey had been quite demanding when he had been choosing a ring for his male He had also bought a beautiful necklace for her Choosing a wedding gown had not been liis’ cup of tea She had tued on at least 20 dresses before deciding on her dream wedding gown It had taken far 100 long Lena had taken just as much tin choosing her dress Kiaia had made a rapid decision on her dress, but of course the baby bump made her options somewhat limited Then they arrived at this restaurant The other pack members, all wangis, had chosen various tables around the room, but the ranking wolves had taken seats on the other side of a large table Bela kaiden and Gamma Lena hadsurrounded Kiara While Petra had sal across from her, fully ignoringlus and Harvey's cute couple talk They had taken seats next to her None of them had allowed themselves to be uncomfortable and allow the mood to becoine uneasy because of Petra’s presence among them Everyone had a good tpoking fun at luis and Harvey They were all interested in how they had met Harvey's Bela pioved to be his most obedient dog, especially now that there was no tension between the two packs He was quite open, talking. laughing, and joking with Kaiden Only Petia’s loyal wolves had been ignoring the Sirius Bright Pack and had frigid expressions on their faces They looked restless which hadn’t gone unnoticed by Kiara. They wanted to leave but she was not going to let that happen If there was anything out of the ordinary. it was Petra She had embraced stillness and was more interested in playing with her food than eating it Her eagle-like brown eyes had becfixed on a smiling Kiara at the moment The young woman had been taking note of her for the last 20 minutes, she had reached her limit and stared back at her ‘It seems you have something to say” “Yes, don’t you feel like something is odd?” Petra raised her brows. “Yes, it’s you,” Kiara gave her a sweet smile before returning to finish her food.

“I will take that as a compliment,” the other woman chuckled, turning her insult into a joke.

“Good for you,” the young Luna tried to ignore her, but Petra began to speak again. She was unwilling to let go of the conversation she had initiated.

“Why do | feel like you are just passing the tand that you don’t want us to return the pack?” The blonde placed her elbows on the table resting chin on her palm while giving an all mighty smile to the other woman.

Kiara’s ears perked up and her heartbeat look a sudden increase in pace “You have been keeping us busy shopping for wedding allire and rings it is already past 10 pm but you ale keeping us busy with dinner? | wonder why?” She grinned as she continued Kiara’s eyes were fixed on her but she did not let her panic show on her face fok! This benih was smart. She already doubled their inlenlions “For your information. Alpha Harvey spent three hours in the jewelry shop He is the one who did not like his suit and kept changing it over and over again Then your pack members tried to provoke ny people whicli took alniost two hours to sort out | should be the one who is shouling and accusing you of wasting my precious time,” Kiara took a deep calming breath without breaking eye contact with the other woman “Despite your people’s wild behavior, | am treating them 10 a meal, and trying to make peace with you Yet you are blamingfor being kind | can tell you're a piece of work. Petra.” Kiara smilled taking a sip of water The young she-wolf had left the other woman speechless Kiara had advised Ins to be extremely picky and waste as much tas she wanted while shopping The twin’s younger sister did whatever her sister-in-law asked because liis had sensed something was going on in the pack that her brothers weren't discussing, but she knew what they were doing was for the good of the pack So she did what she was told As predicted. she excelled al pouting and acting in front of Harvey Inis acled like a spoiled bral over her wedding gown, the rings, even on Harvey's suit. The Alpha who was head over heels in love with his mate, couldn't tell that she was acting and had done everything he could to make her happy Something smells fishy.’ Petra let out a little laugh “You were the one snapping at me, your mate was insulling us, he wouldn't even let us inside the pack house But now Xavier's Luna is offering us food? It doesn’t make sense, does it?” She continued Kiaia laughed softly as she wiped her lips “If I had known that your stomach could be filled with insults and offense then you should have toldin advance Trust| have so much to say to you.” the young luna laughed. That was when Petra’s patience broke down but she managed to hide it behind her bitter snule as she examined Kiara until her eyes fell down 10 her belly that was quite big They say it was only her first month but seeing her pregnancy had been shortened 10 4 months, her bump was bigger than anyone had expected.

What are you looking at?” When Kiara saw Petra’s filthy eyes on her unborn pup, she spoke sternly. She had witnessed her vile gaze directed towards her child.

“They said your pup had been blessed by the Moon Goddess. Poor thing. Are you sure he is not a demon or something? After all, who is born after only four months?’ She chuckled, sipping her drink but Kiara had clutched her hand digging her nails under the table. Kiaden, who was sitting next to the Luna, grabbed the Luna's hand tightly He wanted to snap Petra’s neck for caliing the pup a demon But it was not the tto lose their mind and go wild. He had been acting like he was not paying attention to their conversation but his ears had been focused on his Luna. Kiara tapped her other hand on her Bela’s so that he would let her go. She knew what she needed to do There was no way she was going to lose this battle with the blonde b-h! She was intentionally provoking her so that she could go back to the pack “Demon or bless of the Moon Goddess, this is Xavier and my child,” the young Luna roamed her hand over her belly admuing one of the best things in her life then looked back to Petra This baby is a sign of our love,” she added, burning the other woman’s mind and heart completely What? A sign of love?! “So | don’t need to hear that my pup is a demon or bless Outsiders like you who will no longer be a part of our lives after the wedding tomorrow, don’t affect our points of view so please excusefor being rude,” Kiara grinned, 1rying to get up from the seat to go to the washioom That was when Petra also got up and blacked her path “You seem very proud of your child and my ex male | wonder what will happen when you have neither of them?” “What do you mean?!” Kiara growled, wanting to yank her eyes out “See you tomorrow at the wedding Luna Kiara, Pelia replied before returning to her seat Kiara’s mind was agitated by Petra’s comment What did she mean by that? Il seemed like she wanted to say something but had stopped Her eyes went to the clock hanging on the wall, it was 10 30 PM She needed to buy more lfor Xavier but now it was tfor the young Luna 10 Tetuin her pack as well. She needed to alert het mate about this unknown threat that she felt was coming Lena and Kiaden, who had heard the exchange, watched Kiara's face She had been openly challenged by Petra That was when the young woman brought a smile back 10 her lips and turned 10 see everyone Lena was stunned to see how she did not react to Pelia’s words “I hope everyone enjoyed their dinner | have also booked the pub for tonight so that we can celebrale Harvey's bachelor party.” she announced. Everyone shouted in excitement especially the Sirius Bright pack but Pelia was slunned She wanted to go back to the pack but at every turn her path was blocked. Without Kiara’s permission she could not return! “Luna, you look tired,” Lena walked closer to her.

“Oh yes. It has been a long day,” she smiled, noticing Petra’s eyes on her. She was watching them closely “Please take your medicine Luna,” Kiaden suggested worriedly “Oh no. | forgot to bring it with me,” the young woman slapped her hand as she faked searching for itun her purse. It was a good excuse to return the pack! That is a big problem, Luna The Alpha will killif you don’t take them, the Beta said a little louder so that it was enough for everyone to hear They had an idea of what gtheir Luna was playing “I think I can manage for tonight,” Kiara said while faking laughter.

“No, Luna! | would drive you back to the pack You need to rest as well. We will continue our party late into the night. Please don’t worry about us. What do you say boys?” Kaiden asked, earning everyone sympathy for his dedicated Luna who did everything for others and had gotten herself so tired. They all said that Kiara should return so that she could rest.

“Okay, if everyone wishes it then | will leave,” Kiara played the sympathy card so that she could leave the restaurant Petra frowned “I also need to return,” she grabbed her purse lo leave as well. f-k! That was not right! She could not return now, Kiara had no idea what exactly Xavier was doing and he still had not given her the okay to let anyone return.

“Harvey, why does your sister seem so desperate to leave? Is she not enjoying the party? Are you sure she is nol opposed to our marriage?” luis pouled, running her hand over her male's chest to seduce him Hei green eyes showed sadness “No one is opposed to our marriage, Iris! Petra will stay withas long as we are here Don’t worry, the Alpha promised, mind linking his sislei lo stay He glared at her for breaking his male’s heart Perta slammed her purse down on the table in frustration as she sat back Her brother was asking for death Bul she needed to obey his aider as he was soon to be Alpha She lifted her eyes to find her substilule surrounded by the red headed woman and the new Bela lhe care and attention that Kiara was enjoying used to be Pelia’s The wealth, power, position even Xavier Xavier had been only hers! His body, his existence had been hers, but now it was Kiara’s That was something that Pelia could not tolerate She could not bear the thought of letting that she wolf return the pack Thinking about them alone in the bedroom where they would be f....g each other made her sick So sick that she wanted to kill Kiara right now Rejected or not, she had always desired Xavier Just thinking about him made her horny as hell She closed her legs, there was no way she was going to let Kiara have Xavier!! ‘Il my leaving is counted as opposition 10 the marriage, Iris Then we will take Luna Kiara’s departure as an offense,” Petra smiled at the Sirius Bright Pack’s sly Gamma, Bela, and Xavier's little were of a sister The gthat they had been playing was played by her years ago “The Luna invited us to this diriner but is leaving without attending the bachelor party? | see it as highly disrespectful towards Alpha Harvey,” she added, earning the Blue Moon pack member's support even from Harvey's Beta’s “If you agree then | will send one of my people to fetch your medicine from the pack, Luna Kiara Petra’s eagle eyes gaze was filled with surprising tenderness and concern, making her feel like puke. Kiara was willing to eal poison, but not the medication and kindness she had been offering “Oh, thank you for your cale and kindness, Pelia. | will take them when | return after the bachelor party. | do not want to disrupt anyone’s enjoyment this evening. “When she learned that Xavier's comments about Petra had ctrue, the young she-wolf had to accept staying at the bachelor party If Kiara chose to return, Petra would be quite suspicious and would send one of her men to the pack. She was already dying to go back Later, everyone was having a great tat the pub, with loud music, lights, drinks, and dancing. Everyone needed to act normal, according to Kiara, therefore the warriors, including Karden and Lena, were on the dance floor. Tyler had joined them a little while ago. Kiara smiled when she learned that Xavier had sent her medicalion with Tyler. Lena, Kiaden, and Tyler were dancing together, but their attention was always focused on their Luna, who was sitting on one of the sofas with her phone.

She had called Xavier more than 20 times, but he had not returned her calls Kiara was concerned since she had no idea what was going on in the pack. Not once had he responded to her texts or phone calls. She was getting more concerned the longer she was apart from him Was he all right? All she cared about was her male’s for safety.

‘Luna, where are you going?’ Kaiden mind linked to his Luna when he witnessed her walking to the other side of the room ‘Don’t worry. | am just going to the washroom | will reluin in a few minutes.’ Kiara puslied the restroom door open Her sandal heels clicked on the tiles as she made her way towards the minior but then stopped when she heard moans coming from one of the stalls Her nose caught the distinct smell of sex, as the moaning beclouder, alerting her to the fact thal a mian and woman were having intense sex in the last stall But wasn’t this a ladies’ restroom? Who were those bold man and woman having sex in public? Kiara was truly disgusted She grabbed her purse, having made the decision to leave She then heard the last stall door open Revealing a familiar face “You are leaving so soon? | thought you wanted to join us, so you followedto the restroom,” Petra licked herdrenched lips as she walked closer, just wearing her trashy bra and panties “I was just passing through the luna made a disgusted lace watching her move She was nothing more than a strpper or a woman who worked in a brothel. The strange thing was that the man that she had been f***g with was still in the stall “Ohh, then | will offer you to join us Don’t you feel bored only fomg the snian everyday and night? It is so liring Trustevery d-k taste different and my man is a fork machine.” Petra winked, sliding down her short skirt, which did virtually nothing to cover her ass Kiara frowned Her man? Did that imply. That was when Kiara realized why she hadn't smielt the man’s scent. He had it covered so that she couldn't smell him! The spy was the man hiding in the stall! Did that mean the spy had been shopping, dining, and dancing with them?! Who was he? Kiara considered shoving the blonde aside for a moment before sprinting over to expose the spy. It was going to be the end of this gof hide and seek, but it had to be a stupid move She was in the bathroom by hersell, with a nasty beruh and her pet dog. They could easily harm her and she was more concerned about her child, who would be in danger as a result of this action, so she simply smiled at the other woman.

“Using a substitute is not my style when | have a real man in my life. My mate. You can keep your toy for your hole exclusively. | don’t need him.” Kiara sneered, reaching for the bathroom door handle, but Petra kept her hand on it, obstructing her path.

Then | believe | need to show you a demo of how good my man was and still is better than Xavier, Kiara The reason why | chose him and not Xavier,” Petra smirked, looking over her shoulder at the bathroom stall where that man was supposed to be. Kiara followed her gaze, anxious for that man to cout, but that was when she noticed that the window in the bathroom was open st! He had fled while Petra kept Kiara busy! Shoving Petra’s hand away, the young woman immediately stormed out of the bathroom in search of the man who would be missing from the pub. Her eyes searched everywhere in the pub lights It was quite disturbing for her eyes but she was looking for any missing Sirius Bright Pack members The missing man was going to be the spy! Yes! He was the one if she could find him but wait! Soot! There were so many missing! There was a possibility that they went to use the restroom. But still, Cole was missing. Lance, Tyler Kaiden too! “No!” Kiara guitted her teeth in frustration. It had been the perfect chance to catch that man but now everything was ruined That was when Petia’s words clicked in Kiara’s mind ‘Had she said; how good her man was and that he was still better than Xavier? And that was the reason why she had chosen him over Xavier?’ That is impossible!” The realization hit her so hard that she lell her heart dropping into her stomach. How could he be the spy? ‘Xavier,’ Kiara closed her eyes, trying to mind-link her mate Even though they were 100 far apart, she wanted to give it a try She had clutched her dress lightly at her sides “Xavier, | think | know who the spy is ‘she tried again, pushing her mate bond to the limit.

‘I know,” Xavier replied, making Kiara snap open her eyes. She could mind-link him! He had heard her! ‘I also figured it out,” he added with an unexpected laugh that stunned the young woman. It had not been one voice. It sounded like Zander was also laughing That was when Kiara realized that she was connected to a group mind-link Adila was also there listening to both of the twins laugh like lunatics f**k! | bet you dug up his grave, brother.” Zander laughed.

“Yeah,” Xavier cackled as Jennifer watched her insane Alpha rolling on the ground near the grave that was empty.

The body was gone! “Orion, never died! Xavier sat up on the ground with a growl. His laughter had vanished. He sat there in the dirt as his rage crashed over him! ‘That filthy betrayer has been living among us by changing his appearance!”