Be My Surrogate

**Athena's POV***

# A Week Later

It's been a week ever since I arrived at the Nightshade pack. Everything still seemed like a dream to me. A week of peace. I felt like this was where I should be all along.

With the help of the maid, I was taken to the breakfast table to join Jeremy for breakfast.

“Good morning, Alpha,” I greeted.

“Good morn-”

“Where is she? I would like to see that tramp!” A lady's voice echoed in the air, which made my smile disappear like the wind.

“What is the screaming all about, Octavia?”

“Love, I heard you brought a woman home who happens to be your mate. Is this true?”

Immediately, my blood ran cold. Did she just say, love?

“Why don't you take a seat, so I can explain what's going on.”

I blinked in utter confusion. My ears must have deceived me. More than anyone, I really want to hear what he has to say.

“Athena, here, is indeed my mate.”

“Oh my goodness! H…her?” The lady asked with a shaky voice.

“Yes, her. She's my mate, but that doesn't change anything.”

I bit my bottom lips, and quickly placed my trembling hands on my dress, so no one would notice.

“Are you trying to make me feel comfortable with your words? You found your mate, doesn't this mean you'll cast me aside now?”

“I will never do that. I'm sure you can see that she's blind. You don't expect that I will make a blind woman, whose origin I do not know, my Luna?”

I shook my head, as hot tears ran down my cheeks. Did I just get myself from a frying pan to fire?

What is going on?

“Oh my goodness! How unfortunate that she is blind aside from not knowing her origin.”

“I believe you understand why I had to save her from the Blue Haven Pack.”

“Of course, love. She's like a poor and homeless kitten. But then, what are you going to do about the mate bond?”

“That's nothing to worry about. Actually, I have a proposal to make which will be beneficial for us both.”

“Really?”

At this point, my heart seemed to have been shattered into a thousand pieces. I can't believe this is actually happening to me.

“Yes. Since you wish to remain a model for the next five years, I've decided to make her our surrogate.”

“What? You want her to be your surrogate?”

I couldn't bear it anymore, and so I began to cough out loud with tears in my eyes. Everything I believed about my new mate was all wrong. He was worse than Ragas in every aspect. He has no conscience or whatsoever. I grabbed my new cane tightly, trying not to show them how weak I was at this moment.

“This will be the best. You'll become Luna, keep your perfect shape and, of course, with our kids. What do you say?”

The lady in question went silent for a while. I wanted to believe no woman in her right senses will agree to such nonsense, but I was wrong the moment the words, “perfect,” left her lips.

I couldn't take it anymore, and so I stood up from my chair at once.

“Athena, where are you going? You haven't touched your food.”

He dared to ask!

“I've lost my appetite, Alpha Jeremy,” I said with a heavy heart before pushing my chair behind, with my cane in front, I walked away from the dinning.

“My goodness! She's so fast, sure she's blind, love?” I overheard the lady ask.

“Of course she is. She has adapted perfectly to her state, that's all. Jane, please guide her to her room, so she doesn't trip.

“Yes, Alpha,” the maid in question rushed over to my side and held my cane. I would have screamed out and told her I didn't need her help, but that would be me trying to transfer my aggression.

I was successfully taken to my room, where I slowly hopped into bed with a heavy heart.

“Uhm, permit me to say this, Miss Athena. I know what your pains are, but it might interest you to know that Ma'am Octavia is the Alpha's betrothed, and she happens to be the only woman he's in love with. Though I feel sorry for you, who is the actual mate. If only you weren't blind, maybe things would have been different,” the maid explained before walking out of the room.

I wet my pillows with silent tears. At this point, I couldn't afford to cry out loud, so I wouldn't be heard. This is just too much for me. How am I supposed to cope with this torture?

The door to my room flew open a second time and undoubtedly, I could already tell that it was him.

“Why did you leave when you barely touched your breakfast?”

This made me get up from my bed. I wasn't holding my cane presently, but I didn't care.

“Tell me, is this the reason you brought me here?”

“I don't think I understand your question.”

“Of course you do! You want me to be a surrogate for you, and you never discussed it with me? How could you do this to me?”

“Listen, it doesn't matter if I discussed it with you. I wasn't wrong about what I said, though. If you become my surrogate, I'll surely treat you well, and you won't have to worry about anything."

“Was this the sole reason you took me away from the Blue Haven Pack?”

He paused and heaved a deep sigh.

“Athena, you understand your situation better than I do. I can't leave my mate to be bullied by those bastards!”

“That's all?”

“Of course. Wait, you weren't actually thinking that I'll truly make you my Luna, or are you?”

Was that a question he should be asking at this moment? His questions alone were heartbreaking.

“Athena, come on. You're blind for one. Secondly, I don't even know where you came from. How can I present someone like you as my Luna? The society will not accept you, and you know fully well that there's nothing you can offer, being my Luna.”

His harsh words made me fall back on my bed.

Just then, I felt his hands on my chin, as he raised my face up to his.

“I wouldn't deny that you're beautiful, for this reason, I'm willing to warm your bed. All I ask is that you give me beautiful and healthy pups. I promise I'll give you all the comfort you need, Athena. That's a promise.”

Tears ran down my cheeks at his words.

“Wipe your tears and prepare for my coming. We are starting tonight.”