บททั้งหมดของ Accidental Surrogate For The Cruel Alpha CEO: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

Chapter 71ISABELLAMy hands were still trembling as Marcus Chen escorted me through the office building's lobby, his presence,a although it wasn't my husband was a comforting reminder that I wasn't completely alone in this nightmare and I had people who were genuinely concerned about me. The morning's confrontation with Max and the reporters felt like it had happened to someone else and not me, but the ache in my wrist where Max had grabbed me was a painful reminder that I probably wasn't going to forget anytime soon that it had been all too real."Mrs. Rodriguez," Marcus said quietly as we approached the elevator, gaining my attention as he went on speaking."I'll be stationed in the lobby, to make sure that nobody plans on coming into the company to hurt you or cause general noise disturbance. If you need anything at all, just call or text this number." He handed me a card with a direct line to his phone which I accepted as a lifeline to clingy onto."We'll also have someone monit

Chapter 73ISABELLAThe chaos in my office was overwhelming as I tried to keep note of what was going on, but I was unable to. Police officers were swarmed in here like a pack of ants, all talking and their radio cracking with static, as they made reports or called for backup, while taking pictures of everything to use as evidence, and wrapping up items they needed. They photographed every inch of my desk, my chair, even the coffee mug I'd left behind yesterday. Yellow tape cordoned off areas that had been part of my daily routine just hours ago, changing my office into looking like a crime scene.I sat in James's office, wrapped in a blanket someone had given me though I couldn't remember who, watching through his window as investigators in white suits carefully bagged my personal belongings.My hands had finally stopped shaking, but the image of Marcus Webb's lifeless eyes staring up at me from my desk drawer was burned into my memory and I was certain this would feed my nightmare

Chapter 75DAMONThe drive back home to my territory was tense and silent,which was broken only by the occasional crackle of Kyle's radio as he made plans with our security team and the soft hum of the engine as I pushed the speed limit harder than I should have.Isabella sat beside me in the passenger seat, her body was tensed up with stress, not even leasing on the chair, as she stared out the window, her fingers clenched in her lap.I did not need to focus fully to realize what Isabella was feeling because all her emotions were pouring out of her in silent waves.I could feel the waves of confusion, anger, and fear radiating from her, and every protective instinct that I possessed including my wolf was screaming at me to fix this somehow.Elena rode in the backseat with Kyle and Lucas , who had been picked up from school early and was mercifully distracted by a tablet game, his headphones blocking out the conversation that the adults were having.My mother kept shooting me meani

Chapter 77DAMONI sank into my desk chair, running my hands through my hair as I struggled with the weight of her words, trying to justify my actions, if I should keep lying to her, over something like this."I know lying to her is bad, do you think I enjoy keeping half of my life a secret from her? But mum, she knows absolutely nothing about wolves. If she knew we existed, then yes I would tell her that I am one, but to her, this is completely foreign territory. If I tell her about werewolves, about pack dynamics, about Alphas and Lunas, about the supernatural world, she might leave me. She might decide that this life is too dangerous for her to keep existing in, I already lost her twice before, that night I slept with her, getting her pregnant, and her living with Max for another five years after thing Lucas died in that accident. I can't lose her again, Mom.""And if you don't tell her," Elena replied, although I could see her concern for me, written all over her face. "she might

Chapter 79MAXSean appeared right behind his older brother, his five-year-old face glowing with hope as he bounced on his toes with excitement, eager as he looked at us with happiness in his tone. "Is Isabella coming back to live with us? Can Lucas come for a visit too? I missed them so much!"The pure joy in their voices was like a knife to my heart, reminding me of how much my children had loved Isabella during our marriage and always followed her like little pups while Cassandra went to parties and elite events that suited her lifestyle. Meanwhile Isabella never tried to replace their mother in their hearts or point out about how Cassandra was basically neglecting them, but she'd carved out her own special place there through patience, kindness, and genuine affection. Even after our divorce, they still asked about her regularly, wondering why she didn't visit anymore and when they might see her again."Boys," I started, unsure how to explain how complex adult relationships were