All Chapters of Accidental: Alpha's Surrogate Bride: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51: The Rival

Reed's povI woke before dawn, my arm still wrapped around Ilaria's waist.She was sleeping peacefully, the mark on her neck had already begun to heal, a perfect crescent of teeth marks that would scar into something beautiful. My mark. My claim.My mate.I pressed my palm gently against her stomach, feeling the slight swell where our child grew. The baby had been through so much already. Every day that passed without incident felt like a small miracle.As if responding to my touch, something pushed back against my hand.I froze.Our baby had just kicked."Ilaria." I shook her shoulder gently. "Ilaria, wake up."She stirred, her eyes fluttering open. "What is it? What's wrong?""Nothing's wrong." I couldn't keep the grin off my face. "Give me your hand."I guided her palm to the spot where I had felt the movement. We waited in silence, barely breathing.There it was again. A tiny flutter, a push against the wall of her belly.She gasped. "Was that—""Our baby." My voice came out rough

Chapter 52: The Test

Ilaria's povMy mind raced.Lucia's was an Italian restaurant near Westbrook University. Was it real? Was George testing me? I had never set foot on that campus in my life. Every detail I knew about Westbrook came from a frantic two-hour internet, I went down a rabbit hole. But no amount of preparation could cover everything.George's eyes were fixed on me as he waited. "Lucia's," I repeated slowly, buying time. "The carbonara...""Best in the city, wouldn't you say?" George pressed, his smile never wavering. "My cousin couldn't stop talking about it, he said all the students practically lived there during finals week."I opened my mouth, still not sure what would come out. If I agreed, I might be confirming something that didn't exist. If I disagreed, he would know I was lying about attending Westbrook altogether.My wolf stirred uneasily in the back of my mind. She could sense the danger, even if she couldn't help me navigate it."Actually—" I started."Lucia's closed down years

Chapter 53: Eight Years of Lies

Reed's povThe study door clicked shut behind me, and I found Ronan already waiting.He stood by the window with his back to me, staring out at the gardens below. There was tension in the line of his shoulders."Talk," I said. "What did you find?"Ronan turned. In his hands was a slim folder, worn at the edges like it had been handled many times."Before I show you this, I need you to understand something." His voice was careful, measured. "What I'm about to tell you is going to make you angry. Angrier than you've been in a long time and I need you to stay calm long enough to hear all of it."My wolf stirred, "Just tell me."Ronan set the folder on my desk and flipped it open. Inside were photographs, handwritten notes, and what looked like transcripts of recorded conversations."You remember eight years ago," he said. "The gathering at the Northern Summit was the first time you saw Ilaria."Of course I remembered. That moment was seared into my memory, the way she had looked standing

Chapter 54: The Boy in the Forest

Ilaria's povThe Coming of Age ceremony was a sacred tradition among high-ranking wolf families. Every child who showed promise was presented to the pack at age thirteen, where they were expected to demonstrate their ability to shift. It was a rite of passage, a public declaration of their wolf's strength and their family's status.I had never participated in any such ceremony because I had never shifted at all.Margaret hesitated, clearly not briefed on this particular detail. "Well, of course she did. Every young wolf does.""How old was she? Thirteen? Fourteen?""Thirteen," Thomas jumped in quickly. "Right on schedule. We were so proud."George nodded slowly, but I could see the doubt in his eyes. He turned to me directly."That must have been a wonderful day for you, Luna Ilaria. Do you remember what color your wolf was when you first shifted?"Trap. This was a trap.Wolves didn't change color after their first shift. Whatever color you were at thirteen was the color you remained

Chapter 55: The Verification

Ilaria's povHe turned to look at me then, and something in his gaze made me feel seen in a way I never had before. Like he could look past the shabby clothes and the tear-stained face and see something worth looking at."Different isn't bad," he said. "Different is just... different. Sometimes the most different people turn out to be the most important."I didn't understand what he meant. I was ten years old and convinced I was worthless, convinced that being an Omega without a wolf made me less than nothing.But his words stayed with me."What's your name?" I asked.He opened his mouth to answer—"Ilaria!"Bill's voice cut through the forest and I flinched instinctively, already knowing I was in trouble."I have to go," I whispered, scrambling to my feet."Wait—" The boy stood too, reaching out like he wanted to stop me.But I was already running, crashing through the underbrush toward Bill's voice, too afraid of punishment to look back.I never saw the boy again. Within weeks, the

Chapter 56: My Biological father

Ilaria's povI had decided to take a walk through the gardens, hoping the fresh air might calm the anxiety that had become my constant companion.I was near the eastern gate, the one that led to the public road beyond the pack territory when I heard the commotion.The guards at the gate were arguing with someone."I told you, I have a right to see her!" The voice was slurred, aggressive, painfully familiar. "She's my daughter! My own flesh and blood!"My stomach dropped.No. No. No. I moved toward the gate before I could think better of it, my wolf whimpering in recognition of the threat. The guards saw me approaching and exchanged uncertain glances."Luna Ilaria," one of them said, "this man claims to be your father. He's been demanding entry for the past ten minutes."Bill stood on the other side of the iron bars, looking worse than I had ever seen him. His clothes were stained and rumpled, his eyes bloodshot, his face covered in several days' worth of stubble. The stench of cheap

Chapter 57: Important Partner

Reed's povI stared at the news feed on my phone"ALPHA REED'S SECRET: DID HE MARRY A MYSTERIOUS OMEGA?"The article was vague, filled with unnamed sources and careful speculation. But the damage was done. Within hours, it had spread across every media outlet in the territory."George." Ronan's voice was grim as he entered my study. "He timed this perfectly. Three days before the election, just enough time for the story to spread but not enough time for us to properly counter it.""What evidence does he have?""Nothing concrete." Ronan dropped a stack of printouts on my desk. "Mostly hearsay and speculation. But there's security footage from the eastern gate, the incident with Ilaria's father."My blood ran cold. "What did it capture?""Enough." Ronan met my eyes. "He called her a wolf-less Omega. It's not proof, but combined with everything else, the failed verification ceremony, the inconsistencies at the family gathering, it's painting a very damaging picture."I pushed away from m

Chapter 58: The Wrong Medicine

Ilaria's povIt’s been three days of Reed trying to talk to me and me finding excuses to be somewhere else.I knew I was being unfair. Part of me understood that he had been trying to protect me in the only way he knew how. But the wound was too fresh, the humiliation too raw. Every time I closed my eyes, I heard those words.Important partner.Still, life went on. The baby growing inside me didn't care about my emotional turmoil. Today was my scheduled prenatal checkup and I wasn't going to skip it just because my heart was broken.The pack medical facility was quiet when I arrived.Most of the staff had been sent home early due to some administrative issue, leaving only a skeleton crew. The nurse who greeted me was an unfamiliar, a thin woman with sharp features and nervous eyes who introduced herself as Meredith."Luna Ilaria." She dipped her head respectfully. "We've been expecting you. Please, this way."I sat on the edge and waited while Meredith checked my vitals, "Everything

Chapter 59: Eight Years Stolen

Reed's povI watched Ilaria sleep, her face peaceful in the early morning light.She had fallen asleep in my arms and hadn't stirred since, her breathing deep and even, her hand curled protectively over her stomach.I had been awake for hours.The distance between us over the past few days had been unbearable. Even now, with her body pressed against mine, I could feel the invisible wall she had built, the hurt from my words at the press conference, the doubt about where she stood in my life.Important partner.I had said those words to protect her, but they had cut deeper than any weapon could. And the worst part was, I understood why. After everything she had been through, hearing me reduce our relationship to a political arrangement must have felt like confirmation of her worst fears.She stirred beside me, her eyes fluttering open."Reed?" Her voice was soft, still heavy with sleep. "What time is it?""Early. Go back to sleep."She pushed herself up onto her elbow, studying my face

Chapter 60: The Trap Springs

Ilaria's povThe convention center was packed.Reporters lined the walls, cameras positioned at every angle, and microphones bristling like a forest of metal thorns. The stage had been set up with two podiums, one for Reed, one for George and a row of chairs behind them for "honored guests."I sat in one of those chairs, my hands folded in my lap to hide their trembling."Campaign unity." That was what George had called this event when he extended the invitation. A chance for both candidates to appear together before the election, to show the territory that regardless of the outcome, the pack would remain strong and unified.Reed had known it was a trap but refusing to attend would have looked like weakness, like we had something to hide. So here we were, walking directly into the lion's den.George stood at his podium, all charm and confidence, working the crowd like a seasoned performer. His silver hair gleamed under the lights, his smile never faltering, his voice smooth as silk."

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