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CHAPTER HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE

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ZANDER

When I stepped into the house, I saw Ronald was in the living room, pacing back and forth.

The strangest thing was that he was shivering badly, but at the same time, sweat poured down his body like he had just run a hundred miles under the sun.

Yeah! He was sweating profusely.

His clothes were soaked, clinging to his skin, and his hair was messy and sticking to his forehead.

But what really baffled me was the way he was talking under his breath.

His lips moved quickly. “No, no, it wasn’t me… I didn’t… don’t tell them, don’t tell them…”

His voice was low but panicked, like he was stuck in some nightmare he couldn’t wake up from.

I didn't know it was this bad. I mean I spoke to him at midnight when he called. Why would the Circle leave him like this?

He didn’t even see me standing there.

Ronald didn’t flinch, didn’t blink, didn’t turn to me. He was lost in whatever was going on with him.

My eyes narrowed as I watched him. What the hell was this? Was this an act? Or had he finally
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  • A Surrogate For The Alpha: His Substitute Bride   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO

    ZANDERI stepped out of Ronald's living room and slowly pulled the door shut behind me. My chest felt heavy.There was something about seeing him like that—sweating, shivering, muttering nonsense—that left a weird feeling in my stomach. Not pity. Just… shock.I leaned against the wall and stared down the gigantic gate of his house for a few seconds.I needed time to process everything I just witnessed but then again I didn’t have time. I had to move fast and I knew what I had to do.I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone and my thumb hovered over Vivian’s name. Just seeing her name on the screen made something in my chest tighten.She was probably still angry. She had every reason to be. I should have listened to her.I pressed her name and lifted the phone to my ear.It rang once. Twice. Three times and I waited hoping she would pick up.But she didn’t. The call rang out and ended.I let out a long sigh and ran my hand down my face. My heart felt tight in my chest. I wasn’t

  • A Surrogate For The Alpha: His Substitute Bride   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE

    ZANDERWhen I stepped into the house, I saw Ronald was in the living room, pacing back and forth.The strangest thing was that he was shivering badly, but at the same time, sweat poured down his body like he had just run a hundred miles under the sun.Yeah! He was sweating profusely.His clothes were soaked, clinging to his skin, and his hair was messy and sticking to his forehead.But what really baffled me was the way he was talking under his breath.His lips moved quickly. “No, no, it wasn’t me… I didn’t… don’t tell them, don’t tell them…”His voice was low but panicked, like he was stuck in some nightmare he couldn’t wake up from.I didn't know it was this bad. I mean I spoke to him at midnight when he called. Why would the Circle leave him like this?He didn’t even see me standing there.Ronald didn’t flinch, didn’t blink, didn’t turn to me. He was lost in whatever was going on with him.My eyes narrowed as I watched him. What the hell was this? Was this an act? Or had he finally

  • A Surrogate For The Alpha: His Substitute Bride   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND TWENTY

    ZANDERDerek’s eyes were fixed on me like he could see through me. He didn’t say anything at first. He just kept looking, like he was trying to decide if he should speak up or let it go.Then he finally asked, “Is everything alright?”His voice wasn’t loud, but it hit me harder than it should have. I blinked at him, trying not to look surprised.I wasn’t ready for that question. I wasn’t expecting it, especially not now, when I was trying to leave.Before I could even answer, he added, “Are you and Vivian okay? Are you really going to see an investor?”That question made the air feel heavier.My first instinct was to lie. Not because I wanted to, but because I didn’t want to deal with the truth. Not now. Not in front of everyone.So, I forced a smile on my face even though it felt stiff and it didn’t reach my eyes, but still, I hoped no one would notice.“Yeah. Sure. We’re good,” I said with a nod.But I should have known better. Derek wasn’t stupid. He was smart, observant, and strat

  • A Surrogate For The Alpha: His Substitute Bride   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND NINETEEN

    ZANDERThat question still wouldn’t leave my mind. I was filled with so many doubts.Doubts like what if I went there and Ronald saw through me?What if he caught me trying to input the code? What if this made things worse?There were too many “what ifs.” Too many chances for this to turn into something dangerous. I didn’t trust Ronald. Not one bit.He was Cunning. The kind of person who smiles while stabbing you in the back. He always had a plan, always had a backup.Going to his house unannounced? That wasn’t just bold. It was reckless. Especially considering the fact that he had already tried to kill me once before.Especially the fact that he now worked for the Circle made this even more dangerous. What if I was unknowingly walking into a trap?I ran a hand through my hair as frustration built inside me.But then I pictured Vivian again. Her soft voice. Her tired eyes. The way she bit her lip when she was nervous. The way she always tried to act strong, even when she was hurting i

  • A Surrogate For The Alpha: His Substitute Bride   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN

    ZANDER Lucas looked at me and said calmly, “You’ll go to Ronald’s house.”I blinked, confused. “Go to his house?”And he nodded.“Unannounced,” he added.I stared at him in disbelief, like I didn’t hear him right. I even tilted my head a little, wondering if the lack of sleep was messing with his brain.“Unannounced?” I repeated slowly, raising one eyebrow. “Why would I go to my fellow Alpha’s house unannounced?”I didn’t get it. It didn’t make sense. Even if Ronald had done all those horrible things like siding with the Circle, betraying Vivian, threatening her, trying to kill me—he was still an Alpha.There was still a level of respect and order between Alphas. We didn’t just show up at each other’s doors like it was some casual visit. There were procedures. Boundaries. Traditions.And as much as I hated Ronald, I wasn’t someone who liked breaking rules unless I absolutely had to.Lucas facepalmed his eyes like I was being slow and like he was reading my mind.“Zander,” he said wit

  • A Surrogate For The Alpha: His Substitute Bride   CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN

    ZANDERI stood outside Lucas’s door, feeling completely drained. My thoughts were all over the place and I couldn’t sleep.Not after that conversation with Ronald. Not after Vivian walked away from me like that.I raised my hand and knocked softly on his door but got no response.I knocked again, louder this time but still got nothing.I was about to knock for the third time when the door finally opened slowly. Lucas stood there, shirtless, his hair messy and his eyes barely open. He looked like someone who’d just been dragged out of a deep sleep. He let out a long yawn and squinted at me like he wasn't seeing well.“What’s the problem, Zander? It’s one in the morning,” he said to me in a groggy voice.“I know,” I said with a sigh as I stepped inside without waiting for an invitation from him. “But I need to talk to you.”Lucas scratched his head and slowly shut the door. “This better be good,” he mumbled as he sat down at the edge of his bed.Afterward, I didn’t waste time. I leaned

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