Alpha’s Surrogate by POOJA

31. Memories: I am with you…
Doing things at the last minute never ended well. It just made everything hectic and inconvenient! The young woman hated it, but in the Sirius Bright Pack, she always anticipated that things would be done at the last minute. That was all she had right now. Stephen had been downstairs waiting for her for a long time! Why had he come today? Kiara hastily applied a little lipstick and slipped on her sandals, unconcerned about her makeup.
She needed to get down there as soon as possible before people started to refer to her as the lazy Luna. She had
been the definition of a sloth this morning, waking up at 9:00 a.m.! How had that happened? But why hadn’t her alarm gone off like it normally did? Unless someone turned off the alert on her phone, it was impossible. Was it a conspiracy or had the phone tricked her? Was it the Alpha? Or had it been something else? He had to be the one!
Due to her shoulder injury, the Doctor had ordered Kiara to rest as much as possible, which she had not followed, leading to her being scolded by Xavier. But hadn’t she recovered? How could she spend the entire day doing nothing but eating, sleeping, and ordering others?! But who could explain that to the powerful Alpha who needed to see her
wounds heal before his eyes? He was cautious about trusting what the Doctor had said. Especially after the disgrace of the senior doctor, the pack physicians were at a loss these days. Yes, not everyone was like their superiors, but due to that occurrence, no one dared meet the gaze of the Alpha.
When the young woman had been sighted on the training ground with Jennifer and Lena, she had been carried away in Alpha’s arms back to his chamber. How could she possibly fight when she had been injured?! Alpha Zander, who regretted missing that wonderful scene, had overheard some gossip claiming that it had been a Beauty and the Beast-style scenario! However, the beauty had been blushing, while the Alpha beast appeared overly protective, snapping at those who were admiring the young Luna’s long, silky legs, as she had been dressed in shorts. Again with the shorts! The Alpha needed to establish a dress code for the training grounds!
Kiara sat on the bed in the room while Xavier crossed his arms over his chest, towering over her. When the grouchy Alpha had scolded her, the young she-wolf looked like a little puppy. He had her eat in front of him, he had assisted her with some of the arm exercises, and kept an eye on her to see whether she was getting enough rest. That was when he had been convinced that she had been completely cured, but not before she had slept for an inordinate
amount of time.
Due to this child-like treatment, she had not wanted to sleep at night but then she had gotten that call from Adira and her whole world had turned upside down. Her sister wanted to meet Kiara! !
Kiara was still haunted by the horrific incident last night, when Xavier had entered the room and she had been so panic that she had dropped her phone on the floor. Fortunately, Tyler knocked on the door, and Xavier exited the room. She had no idea how long he’d been there.
“What should I do now?” The young woman, who had been rushing through her morning ritual had little time to waste, came to a halt and took a deep breath while staring at her reflection.
The young Luna was still shaken by last night’s incident, which had completely left her with a night bereft of sleep. She felt torn between her desire to meet a member of her family and her feelings for Xavier. She wanted to visit her sister, no matter the circumstances, so that she could get the truth about what had been going on in Adira’s life and the pack. She was well aware that her sister was in serious peril. For them, the sisterly bond had always been quite strong. She could sense something was wrong.
Of course, she was also bound by her responsibilities as Luna, the surrogacy contract, and the Ardara Moon Pack’s pact with Xavier that Sawyer had signed. Everything was going to be destroyed if she made one wrong
move.
That’s when Kiara took a deep breath, smiled, and decided to forget about it for a little while, leaving the room at a fast walk. She had squandered much too much time. How could she have forgotten, this was so last minute?!
That’s when she ran into something hard like a wall.
“I am sorry, Luna! Are you hurt?” The man apologized right away. Kiara growled, rubbing her forehead while looking up to find the blue eyes of an attractive man who was her new bodyguard.
“I’m truly sorry, Luna.I had no idea that…”
“Don’t worry. It was entirely my fault. I am not hurt, so it’s all right,” When she saw his panicked and terrified expression, the young woman laughed a bit. Had he anticipated he’d be punished?
“Should I bring some ice, Luna?” Lance said, still concerned.
“So the Alpha discovers and punishes you?” The young Luna lifted her eyebrows at her bodyguard, finally hinting to him that he was about to make a mistake.
“Ice sounds like a horrible idea,” he smiled, nervously. Lance was quick to recall the Alpha’s bad temper and cold demeanor. He could very well be punished for the blunder he had made with the Luna.
“Now you get it,” Kiara chuckled.
was
“Yeah,” he said, laughing with her. It was the first time that Kiara had noticed his dimples when he laughed. She had no idea that Xavier would appoint her a personal bodyguard. The most interesting part was that the bodyguard was really handsome!
After lunch, Lance had come into her room to introduce himself. He stood outside her room and followed her around like a hound. The man appeared to be older than she was, yet he was approximately the Alpha’s age. But this big dog didn’t have a mate, his neck was unmarked.
“Can you tell me where you’re going, Luna?” He was all set to follow her.
“I’m going downstairs, but you don’t have to follow me,” Kiara advised with a little smile and an order that he
promptly obeyed.
“Then I’ll be here waiting for you, Luna. Please do not go anywhere without me,’ Lance returned the smile. This
guy gave off a truly friendly vibe.
Kiara entered the dining room swiftly, only to find it full with the Beta, Gamma couples, Stephen, and the twin Alphas. There was a conversation that had been going on between Zander and his Grandfather but it had come to a halt as soon as she walked in.
“The Luna is here!!” Kiara’s eyes snapped when she heard Alpha Zander’s unexpectedly enthusiastic voice. What
had made him shout like that out of nowhere? He was acting as though he was seeing her for the first time. What was
his deal?
“Don’t mess with me, boy!” Stephen snarled at Alpha’s younger twin. His grandson was astute enough to use Kiara’s presence to divert his Grandfather’s attention away from the conversation that had bored the hell out of him. It was a family meal, not a formal one, so the elderly wolf was extremely active and pointed things out to his
grandsons one by one. Xavier’s ears were practically bleeding, but he had to put up with it until breakfast was
done.

“We’ve been waiting for you, Luna Kiara. You are perfectly alright, thanks to the Goddess. Please have a seat,”
Grandpa’s words and gestures had a honey-like sweetness to them as soon as he set his gaze on Kiara. How had his
attitude shifted so abruptly?! And look at that big smile on his face. Was that the same old wolf who had been snapping his teeth to his grandsons before the arrival of the young Luna?
“Grandpa, what a lovely surprise,” Kiara remarked as she picked up a plate and continued her conversation with
Stephen. Should she not just sit? What was she doing?
“We’ve been missing you, Grandpa. Please keep visiting us on a regular basis,” Kiara smiled, beginning to serve the elderly man who had been completely captivated by the young Luna’s manners and politeness. She placed a plate in front of him that looked far more tasty. Kiara was startled when the twins’ gaze snapped at her for some reason. What exactly was she saying? Had she invited the old wolf to come for breakfast every day so that he could
give them a lecture?! Before she and Stephen could continue talking someone needed to intervene.
“Kiara baby,” when the young woman heard an unfamiliar softness and polite tone with a tinge of affection from the green eyed Alpha accompanied by a lovely smile on his lips, goosebumps broke out across her skin while the fine hair on her arms rose.
Her big chocolaty eyes were locked on his. What was the matter with him? Kiara instantly turned around to make sure he was speaking to her. The Alpha had been addressing his young Luna.
“Come here and have a seat. You must be exhausted,” the Alpha stood up, drawing a chair for his Luna like a true gentleman.Kiara took slow measured steps towards him, giving him a bewildered nod. Once she had taken her seat, she stared at Jennifer and Lena, who had been completely enamored with their Alpha and Luna, but the young lady was still taken by surprise. Why was he suddenly behaving opposite to his nature? This was exactly the type of behavior someone exhibits when a goat is handled gently before being sacrificed.
Had his Grandpa become suspicious of something again? Was Xavier putting on a show for the elderly man? Her mind was still trying to process everything when she felt Xavier’s large hand on her head.
“Grandpa is the most active and responsible member of our pack. So he can’t join us every day, Kiara. Please don’t put him in a difficult situation, baby,” he elaborated with another handsome smile. Kiara’s heart rate increased as Xavier’s warm lips kissed her soft cheek. She had immediately recognized his true goal of putting on an act. Why had this kiss appeared to be so genuine? Regardless of how many kisses she had received from her husband, his touch always sent sparks all over her body, making her hot and wild for him. A thick layer of blush took over her
cheeks.
How could she remain calm if his lips continued to take advantage of her? Nevermind his other hand that had slipped down to her waist. The Alpha felt butterflies in his stomach as they grew in the young woman’s tummy as a result of the mate bond. As soon as he elicited a response from Kiara, he felt the echo of it. He peered down at her
tightly clasped palm and her crimson cheeks were not something she could hide.
The Alpha cleared his throat then drew his greedy hands away from her head and waist, which had been stroking her without his knowledge. What a knucklehead! They never seemed to pay attention to their owner!
“How lovely!” Stephen smiled contentedly. In his time-worn eyes, they were picture-perfect. He no longer needed to have breakfast. When he saw the beautiful pair sitting across from him, his stomach filled with delight. The old man had been concerned about his rejected grandson for the past two years, but Kiara’s arrival had given him hope. Now he could easily predict what lay in store for his grandson’s future.
Kiara finally exhaled the breath that she had been holding due to her erratic heartbeat. It would be awkward if
someone found out that she had been that excited by a kiss. She could only smile at the twin’s Grandfather before turning her attention to her breakfast.
“Hello everyone!” A woman’s enthusiastic voice echoed through the dining room, causing everyone to shift their gaze to the doorway. The young she-wolf noticed that everyone’s lips had turned into a big smile. Kiara’s chocolatey eyes scanned the woman’s slender yet exquisite 5.9 figure from head to toe. She had short brown hair and was dressed in fancy clothes. She’d been wearing exposed garments that revealed her inner thighs and big breasts, leaving any that saw her wondering if she’d been wearing a bra or not.
“Laila!” All the guys shouted together, but what astonished Kiara was that Xavier was one of them. Who was
she?
“Oh my god! You are here!” Zander rushed over to hug Laila first. Tyler and Kiaden followed suit. Who was she? Why were they so overjoyed to see her? Among the four ranked males, she appeared to be a princess. Every one of them gave her a hug one by one. The young she-wolf looked at her Beta and Gamma females, who were as delighted to see her as their mates. Everyone went to see Laila one by one, save Kiara, who sat in her spot, observing them from
a safe distance. They appeared to be elated, maybe they were all friends.
“Xavier!” Laila’s eyes glowed. The only one who hadn’t hugged her was the older Alpha. When the short-haired woman screamed Xavier’s name and jumped on him for a hug, her tone abruptly changed. Xavier caught her right away, as if he knew what was about to happen. Kiara was taken aback by their close proximity. How could she have jumped on him? She’d wrapped her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck like a snake. The young woman looked at the other people who were smiling, as if this were a normal occurrence, but the young she-wolf felt uncomfortable. Why did she act as though they were long-lost lovers?!
“Welcome back, Laila,” Xavier chuckled and hugged her again, but seeing the joy on Alpha’s face made Kiara’s blood boil. He’d never given her such a big smile before! This man only showed her his cold side. Why had he been holding her for so long?! She had long, perfect legs that allowed her to stand on her own!
“I missed you, all of you!” Kiara rolled her eyes in frustration when Laila stated that. If she missed everyone, why had she simply leapt on him like a dog?! Zander was over there as well. Why not hug him in the same way? What a
fake!
“We missed you too…” Xavier grinned but couldn’t complete his sentence before Laila’s lips pressed against Alpha’s cheek for a kiss.
“I know…” She gave him a sexy glance before moving away and staring into his eyes. Xavier quickly let go of her body since the kiss had been unexpected. Dean growled violently in his mind. The Alpha slowly turned his head to observe the young woman who appeared to be at ease. Had it only been him who was affected? Then everything was okay. Kiara dug her nails into her palm to keep Venus from beheading the short-haired woman. Had she actually dared to kiss her mate right in front of her? Xavier had moved away from her waist, but her hands remained wrapped around his neck.
“Why don’t you leave Xavier and go meet his mate and Luna?” Stephen cut in with a sour smile. He was the only one who hadn’t gotten out of his chair to greet her.
“Luna Kiara, Laila is Xavier’s father’s Beta’s daughter. Her family moved to another pack last year. She will only be visiting us for the day.” The old wolf introduced them while pointing out how long the new guest would be with them. Then he grinned at the stunned woman, whose mouth was practically hanging open.
“What? Xavier’s mate?!” Laila forgot to bow to the elder Stephen as her eyes snapped at the beautiful young woman who had been standing near him at the dining table. Xavier gotten himself such a beautiful mate that the short-haired woman had immediately become insecure.
“No! Xavier, you got married?!” Laila’s eyes grew larger as she looked Kiara up and down. How could a woman younger than her be so stunning in such simple clothes? Kiara forced a smile onto her face when the other woman took a step closer to her. Kiara hated her grey eyes, had she been looking down at her because she had not been wearing makeup like her?!
“I wonder why you are so surprised?” Kiara finally opened her mouth with another forced smile.
“Well, Xavier never mentioned you to me. I can see why, because he hasn’t pursued the marriage and mate issue. He doesn’t value them. If he wanted to marry, I am a better choice,” Laila chuckled, giving the young lady a look that clearly stated that Kiara was beneath her. Everyone in the room frowned when they heard her, but the young Luna
remained as calm as water. Jennifer and Lena had not expected this kind of comment from Laila. Stephen stared at
an angry Xavier, who had already opened his mouth to say something, but Kiara laughed first. Alpha’s gaze was drawn instantly to his Luna. What had made her laugh? Shouldn’t she be offended?
“The people we value know about our marriage, Laila, so I don’t take the opinions of strangers to heart. I recommend that you never say anything like this to another woman again though. With that tone of yours, you sound
like a husband snatcher.” Laila was offended by the young woman’s remark, which she had stated with a smile. Everyone was stunned to hear Kiara before the twins’ Grandpa burst into a fit of laughter, rubbing salt into her wound. Not to mention Zander, who chuckled as he took his seat enjoying the show.
Tyler and Kaiden had taken her statement as a joke. Jennifer and Lena, on the other hand, were laughing with their mates. Xavier’s lips curled into a small smile when he noticed Kiara’s posture and expression in front of his b***h of friend, who had expected Kiara to be timid due to her innocent face.
“I am not a husband snatcher…” Laila defeated herself, not daring to raise her voice to the young Luna. She looked back at Xavier for support, as it had been his mate who had insulted her, but she was ignored by the Alpha. It was not the Alpha’s style to speak amongst arguing women unless it was absolutely required. Kiara smiled warmly as
she moved closer to Xavier. The Alpha looked over at his female, who was standing alongside him and holding his arm. Dean grinned with delight as Xavier’s gaze fell on Kiara, who asserted her power over her Alpha for the first time. f**k! She looked so tasty with this different attitude! The Alpha wanted to take her right there.
“Sounds good, Laila. I hope you will find your mate soon so that you will stop jumping on other people’s mates,” Kiara suggested with a smile.
“Thank you for your advice, Luna,” Laila smiled, holding her true feelings. Even though she was no longer a member of the Sirius Bright Pack, she couldn’t bring herself to disrespect Xavier’s mate. Kiara quickly returned her smile, turning her head to face Xavier. Laila stared at the lovely pair, who were gazing at each other. Without even realizing it, the Alpha’s feet began to follow Kiara as she guided him back to his seat.
“Let’s eat everyone,” Kiara suggested, without glancing at the short-haired she-wolf. Xavier’s wide green eyes remained fixed on his Luna, who instantly began to prepare his plate.
“Laila, please have a seat. You must be hungry,” Zander gestured. The short-haired lady shot poisonous daggers at Kiara before ultimately smiling at everyone.
“Yes, I’m hungry, but all of you boys have to promise me that you’ll spend time with me today. I only have one day to spend with you,” she giggled as she sat beside Xavier and poked his sides. The Alpha shifted his gaz
from Kiara to Layla. She was one of the few ladies whose presence had never made him feel disgusted since she had been one of his childhood friends.
“Yeah sure, I promise, but after I finish my work,” Xavier chuckled.
“Then I’ll annoy you until you join me,” she winked at him with a flirtatious grin. Kiara had been watching their interaction out of the corner of her eye in her giggling, white teeth. There were many unoccupied seats, but she had selected the one next to her husband. Had it been a coincidence?
“So, where was I interrupted?” The elderly wolf turned to face his other grandson, who had already finished his meal and was getting ready to leave. So that was why he hadn’t opened his mouth for the first time to comment on his brother.
“It’s been ages so I don’t remember,” Zander responded sluggishly.
“If I’m not mistaken, you were discussing Alpha Zander’s chosen mate,” Beta Kaiden promptly reminded the elder.
“What a wonderful Beta I’ve got,” Kaiden received a tight-lipped smile from Zander, an oblique indication that he would undoubtedly get a beating following the old wolf’s departure.
“Thank you for your kind words, Alpha,” Kaiden returned the smile. It was time to retaliate against Zander, who
had revealed Kaiden’s school-time crush to Jennifer. Unfortunately, that woman turned out to be one of the pack’s most recent additions. When that female warrior had winked at Kaiden, the pregnant Beta female had been quick to notice her flirting and slapped her across the face. How dare that b***h flirt with her mate? If Kaiden hadn’t dragged his mate back to the pack house, she would have scratched the female warrior’s eyes out.
Kaiden instantly tried to clear the air, cleverly concealing the fact that she had been his high school crush as well as his first sex partner. Jennifer had approached the twin Alphas to figure out Kiaden’s past with that woman. Zander was ecstatic to tell all of his schooltime tales to his Beta female, but it had been Xavier’s nod at the conclusion of each one that had added fuel to Jennifer’s jealousy.
Kaiden had been able to reconcile with Jennifer when his high school crush had been sent to another pack. Xavier assumed responsibility for his comrade and dispatched the female to his Uncle’s pack. Both Alphas had no idea how badly things would turn out between their Beta couple, but now everything was fine.
“So, which of the women did you like?” Their grandfather inquired, pointing to the photos that had been laid out in front of the Alpha, who had been lazily staring at all of the beauties. Everyone was a respectable Alpha’s daughter.
“Who is she?” Zander inquired, pointing to the first photograph. Stephen’s eyes shone with optimism. Finally, his
grandson expressed interest in a woman. She might be his second-daughter-law.
“That is Danica…” Tyler said.
“She is beautiful, yet she looks timid. I’m curious as to why she was blushing at the photographer?” Zander commented. Stephen’s eyes practically popped out of his skull. She had been blushing in front of the photographer? What exactly was he saying? The woman’s photograph flew away in an instant, falling in the corner of the dining
room.
“Her?”
“Sonia”
“What’s the matter with her lips? Her face appears to have undergone extensive plastic surgery. And why is she staring at me as if she’s about to leap out of the picture and eat me?” The photo of that woman ended up alongside the first one due to another remark.
“And this one….” Zander asked but spoke up before Tyler could tell the woman’s name.