All Chapters of Surrogate for My Sister's Mate: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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51: Sense of Unease

BASTIANConcentration was supposed to be my strong suit. I’d always prided myself on shutting everything out when there was work to do, focusing until the task was finished.But not today. Not with Rosentine sitting across from me, lost in her book. Not when every time I glanced up from my paperwork, I caught myself looking at her again. It was like gravity, silent and impossible to resist; if I managed to drag my eyes away, all it did was set the clock ticking until I found some excuse to look again.I’d tried so hard to keep my feelings for her locked away. Tried to convince myself none of it mattered, that I could keep things professional, that I could be rational. But the moment Rosalia stood in front of the pack and announced she wanted to be my Luna, the image that flashed through my mind wasn’t our future.It was Rosentine.I couldn’t forget the way Rosentine looked at me in that moment. Not shock, not jealousy, but something rawer, more vulnerable. I saw it, clear as day. She

52: Match that Set Everything Off

ROSENTINE“Rosalia? Why are you here?” Alpha Bastian asked, and my heart skipped a beat before speeding up. I was still preparing myself to face her, rehearsing what I’d say, how I’d act, but none of my mental preparations could soften the actual moment she appeared.Just seeing her smile as she approached us was already enough to make my guilt come back with full force.“Well, you didn’t join me for breakfast today, so I got a bit worried,” Rosalia replied, her gaze flicking to me. My fingers twitched, betraying my nerves, and I could only hope my face didn’t look as guilty as I felt. “Good morning, Tin.”“Good morning, Rosie.” My voice came out small, and when she hugged me, something inside me twisted. For a moment, I wondered if I’d made the right choice. But even as regret threatened, I remembered what I’d just learned about her lover, and that thought steadied me.When I pulled away, Rosalia turned to Alpha Bastian, smiling brightly.“Anyway, I wanted to talk to you. Should we g

53: No Turning Back

ROSALIAI didn’t see this coming. I never imagined Bastian would share my secret about Devin with Rosentine. Was he so in love with her that he’d betray me like this? I guess I had gotten too sure of myself, believing he would always stand by me, always have my back. But things had shifted, and it was all because of my sister.My sister, who knew how to ruin everything for me.I forced a smile, swallowing down the knot in my throat.“No, why would you even think that?” I asked her, my voice trembling just the right amount. I couldn’t let her see through me; if I had to play the victim, I would. “Why would you think that I was doing all this on purpose? Or that I resented you?”My eyes stung, and I let the tears pool, blinking until they slid free, warm and convincing.“Sure, I did resent you once,” I said, each word coming out shaky, like I was barely holding it together. “You’ve got to survive, but I was left behind. I suffered for years, and it ruined me. But every time I remembered

54: Twisted Love

ROSENTINEEverything I’d eaten for breakfast was gone now, washed away in the drain, just like that, the second I leaned over the sink and threw up. The nausea I felt earlier had been too much, enough that I didn’t even bother to look back as I left the study.Now I stood gripping the edge of the sink, swaying a little as I stared into the mirror at my own uncertain reflection. My thoughts couldn’t help but spin out of control, tangled and knotted, and I couldn’t even decide if I wanted to cry or shout or simply disappear.Was Rosalia telling me the truth? Did she really not hate me? And if she truly loved Alpha Bastian, what did that mean for us—for me?Did it mean I had to end things with him, just like that?“Shit,” I whispered, my fingers digging into the sink’s edge. I’d known things would get complicated, but this was worse than I expected.After a few deep breaths and brushing my teeth, I made my way back to bed. I just sat there, right on top of the covers, my head spinning. L

55: Last Night

ROSENTINEI felt lost, really lost, like my mind was a tangled trail of paths, flickering back and forth between choices I didn’t know how to hold.On one hand, I knew ending things with Alpha Bastian was right; I couldn’t deny the logic of it, the necessity, but on the other, it stung, especially knowing how we would slide so quickly back into being strangers.Just thinking about it already hurts. What else would it feel like if I actually saw him with Rosalia, the two of them spending time together and getting married?It was confusing, all these feelings colliding. Sometimes the urge to run was so strong I could almost feel my feet moving, but I knew it would only make things worse. That would just break everything beyond repair.So, I forced myself to stay still, to breathe in the late afternoon air, let the fresh scent of trees and flowers calm my nerves as the wind tugged gently at my hair.“The weather’s getting cold.” The familiar voice cut through my thoughts. I blinked, turn

56: Take My First

ROSNETINE“What do you mean?” Alpha Bastian asked, his voice breaking the heavy silence that hung between us. He then fixed his gaze on me, his brow furrowed in confusion, as if my words had completely baffled him. “What do you mean that was you?”“Before I turned eight. I dyed my hair blonde because I wanted to look like my sister.” I said, remembering the memory. “You see, some of the pack members always compared me to Rosalia, saying she was prettier and smarter...”I shrugged, and a small, bitter smile tugged at my lips.“Honestly, it didn’t bother me much, since it was true. But one day, just out of curiosity, I wondered if I’d look prettier if I were blonde too. So, I begged my nanny to help me dye my hair, and she did. But when my mother saw it… she got so angry.”“That day, I ran away because I got upset with my mother. She said I shouldn’t copy my sister, that no matter what I did, I’d never measure up. Before I knew it, I was already in the woods, and that’s when I saw a boy

57: At My Limit

ROSENTINEThe warmth of the water should have settled my nerves, and for a moment, it did, soothing the tremble in my hands. But then Alpha Bastian began pressing gentle kisses along my bare shoulder, and my nerves shifted all over again.I knew I should be conscious because my back was facing him, and he might notice the scars beneath my tattoo. However, right now, all I could focus on was the feeling of his mouth burning my skin; I tried to concentrate on not shivering but failed miserably.It wasn’t his first time kissing me. But this? The way he lingered, the way his lips mapped new territory across my shoulder, it was different. Odd, but in a way that made my chest ache with something close to longing.There was affection in the way he touched me, more than our usual fleeting caresses, and my body responded as it always did“I can hear your heartbeat, are you nervous?” he asked, his breath skimming my ear, which made me shiver.“Yes,” I said, my voice trembling before I shifted a

58: Bittersweet

ROSENTINE“I’m ready,” I whispered, relaxing my breath as I watched Alpha Bastian’s hand, slow and deliberate, stroking along his length, the bead of precum glistening at the tip. I swallowed hard, the reality of it settling in: tonight, I would lose my virginity.It was terrifying. There was a part of me that worried my body would get addicted to this, to the rush of pleasure—the kind you couldn’t undo once you’ve tasted it. But another part of me, a softer, happier part, just felt grateful.My first time would be with him. The man I loved, who loved me in return. It was bittersweet, knowing this was both a beginning and an ending, our first and last night together. However, I didn’t regret it, not even a little.“Go ahead,” I said, my fingers trembling as I slipped them between my thighs, spreading my folds for him. Something about the movement made his jaw clench, a low growl rumbling in his chest, and the scent of our arousal weaving thick through the air. “Enter me,”“Shit,” he m

59: Taking Advantage

BASTIAN“How is she?” I asked, careful to keep my tone even as I glanced at Owen. He handed over the stack of work I’d sent him, and I tried not to show how much I pathetically longed for her.It had already been a week since Rosentine moved to his annex. Not even that far from the main house, yet somehow it felt like she was on the other side of the world. I’d never seen her once.“She’s doing well,” he said, and a bitter smile crossed my lips. I should have felt relieved, maybe, but the ache in my chest only sharpened.Wasn’t she affected at all by how things ended?“You’re not going to fall for her, right?” I tried to laugh it off, tried to make it a joke, but the words came out brittle. The question hung between us, heavier than I meant. Owen’s brows then drew together, and he looked at me like I’d insulted him. He didn’t even bother to hide the disdain in his stare.“You’re the closest man to her now, and you’re living together. That’s how these things start. Besides, you haven’t

60: Misunderstanding

ROSALIAThis was the first time Bastian had ever spoken to me that way. The first time I’d seen the ice in his tone, directed right at me.I could feel the familiar shield of manipulation I’d built crumble in the space between us, brittle and useless now that he’d seen through my act—the coughing, the lies, his belief that I’d saved him. He knew the truth now. And just like that, I couldn’t use it anymore.I knew this day would come, but I didn’t think it would be now. Not when I hadn’t even managed to put a real dent in Rosentine yet. I’d barely started, and my plans were already failing.“I was only gone for two hours, and it was just to buy gifts for Rosentine.” I clung to that one thread of truth, grateful I’d bothered to buy anything at all. “I felt bad about getting in the way of your relationship, so I thought maybe, if I gave her gifts that I picked myself, it would make me feel a little less guilty.”I looked at Bastian, hoping for a sign of softness, even a flicker. But ther

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