ALPHA KAI'S SURROGATE のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

SelineI study my face in the mirror.There is still a large bruise on the left cheek, and one of my black eyes hasstill not healed.I pick up the empty potion bottle and sigh.I’m lucky Sam was there, because an hour after he helped me home, another warlock showed up with a large bottle of potion with instructions on how to take it.But it’s all gone now.I stretch my arms. Overnight, my wounds have healed quite well. The bruises on my arms and stomach have disappeared, but the most prominent ones remain.I press my lips together. How am I supposed to hide these?I hesitate.Today is Sunday, and the bar is always closed on every second Sunday of the month. I just took the mayor up on his offer for extra money to go and paint the walls of the bar. If I had known that this would have happened, I would never have accepted that offer. Now, I don’t really have a choice but to go.Before I go out, I put on a pair of sunglasses and a ball cap to hide my bruise. It might be evening, but it’

Seline Fortunately, the owner isn’t there, so there is no pesky human badgering me with questions about what happened. The few Others who stop by to pick up some food or order in seem concerned, but I brush it off as my own stupidity.I know word will spread, especially amongst the customers at the bar I guess I have to be prepared for constant blunt questions.It’s nearing the end of my shift when three female wolf shifters walk in. I immediately tense up, remembering my last encounter with females from Austin’s pack. Not that I’m sure which pack these ones belong to.They seem to be a bit reserved as they look around for someone. When their eyes land on me, they seem to brighten up and hurry toward me.My attempt at escaping into the kitchen is fruitless because they are standing right in front of me before I can move. I glance at the other customers dining, and step to the side. “Can I help you? If you are lookingfor a table, I can"“No.” One of them shakes her head. “Are you Sel

Seline Sam lingered almost as long as Austin did, and throughout their stay, I could feel the underlying tension between the two. I canunderstand Austin he’s crazy. But Sam? Maybe he kept sitting there because he overheard some of our conversation and was worried about me.A smile curves my lips as I climb over a log in the dense part of the forest.It’s nice to have someone worried about me. Nobody has ever given two shits about me aside from Lacy. So, to have someone watching out for me and looking after me is a nice feeling.Despite my harsh exchange with Austin, Sam’s actions have my cracked heart warming. I’ve never once had a paternal figure in my life. My maternal one barely glanced at me unless it was to take out her frustrations,but I had always wondered what it would be like if my father had stuck around.I jump over a root sticking out from the forest ground, feeling oddly rejuvenated from the potion. Sam gives me that fatherly vibe. And I like it.It’s not like I’m ever

Seline. I see his eyes harden, and I continue, “I certainly would not rip their throat out and leave them in the forest and then pretend to stumble upon them for kicks? I mean, are you drunk or something?”He hisses, “One of my pack mates is dead, and you’re making jokes?”“You’re accusing me of killing her!” I growl. “What do you want me to do?Stand here and nod submissively so you finally have an excuse to kill me?Not fucking likely.”“I’m not looking for an excuse to kill you!” he snarls. “I don’t know who put that thought in your head, but it’s not the case.”I stand there, stunned by the depth of his rage.“I’m not going to apologize because every interaction I have with you leaves me with a bitter taste in my mouth,” I finally say. “But I also won’t stand here and have you accuse me of being the murderer. I have no reason to go after this woman.”“Would jealousy be a good enough reason?” he spits out.I can sense the other wolves coming from the trees, and I know these are al

SelineWhen he doesn’t answer, my brows rise as realization dawns on me. “You don’t trust them.”“Marsha wasn’t stupid,” Austin says abruptly. “She could be foolish at times, but not so much as to follow a stranger, especially you, deep into the forest and out of our territory.”I wince, trying to swallow the hurt. “You must have really liked her. But then I heard she was a popular candidate to be your mate. Sorry for your loss.”It hurts to say this, but while he may be completely heartless where I’m concerned, I’m not all that immune to his pain.He hesitates, clearly not having expected that last part. “Thank you.”“Unfortunately,” I say as I get to my feet, “I don’t want to help you. I’m far too involved with your pack as it is.”“With the way things are going,” Austin blocks my path, “you will named as the killer.”“So?” I stare at him. “I have already explained my scent on her. Just because you have no leads doesn’t mean I will be punished. And just to let you know, I’m under th