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Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE ALPHA'S SURROGATE MATE: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 49

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THE ELDERS DEMAND

CHAPTER 39 The formal summons arrived with the morning courier, sealed in black wax and written in the stiff, impersonal language of the council.The full council required Alpha Roman Draven's presence to address, in writing and before the assembled elders, the nature and future of his relationship with the surrogate Mira Vale.They wanted an explanation.Publicly."Read that again," I said.Roman stood behind his desk, the summons held between his fingers. He read the final line aloud, his voice flattening around the words."The nature and future of my relationship with Mira Vale."I set down my teacup."Like we're a border dispute.""That's the intention.""Can they actually demand an explanation of your private life?""They can summon me to address anything they believe threatens Blackthorn's stability.""That's not an answer.""It's the procedure." He folded the paper along its crease. "They can't dictate whom I love. They can question whether my judgment is compromised.""And if

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ROMAN'S CHOICE

CHAPTER 40 "I will not apologize," Roman said to the full council, his voice carrying without needing to rise. "Not for choosing to love someone. If that makes me unfit to lead, then call the vote. But I will not pretend that loving Mira Vale makes me incapable of being Alpha."I heard every word.The council chamber had been built so a speaker's voice could carry through the corridor when the doors were open. I stood pressed against the oak, my palms flat against the wood, afraid that even the smallest movement might make me miss something.Love.He'd said it aloud.To them."That is a remarkable statement," Wren replied, her voice cool and clear. "Especially from a man who has refused a lawful summons.""I answered your summons.""You refused its purpose. The council asked you to address the nature and future of your relationship with the surrogate. Instead, you've turned this hearing into a declaration of affection.""Because that's what you wanted to put on trial.""We wanted to

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THE COST OF CHOOSING

CHAPTER 41 Roman's victory didn't feel like one.By morning, half the household staff wouldn't meet my eyes, three allied packs had sent formal inquiries about the stability of Blackthorn, and the servants seemed to have decided that speaking to me required more courage than they possessed.I'd wanted Roman to choose me publicly.I hadn't understood how quickly that choice would change the way people looked at me."Good morning, Miss Vale."The maid placed my breakfast tray on the table without looking up."It's Mira," I reminded her. "You've always called me Mira.""Of course, Miss."She straightened the napkin, though it didn't need straightening."Did I do something wrong?" I asked. "Or has everyone decided I'm dangerous to talk to?"Her hands twisted in her apron."People are worried.""About what?""The council. What it means for the pack." Her voice dropped. "Three packs have written. The steward has been awake all night dealing with the correspondence.""Written about what?""

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THE ENVOY'S QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 42 The envoy sat across from us with the careful stillness of someone who knew more than he intended to reveal.His questions had been polite from the beginning. His expression remained composed, his voice measured, and his posture perfectly diplomatic.Yet every question circled the same unspoken concern.How much did Mira Vale know about what she was becoming?"Miss Vale," he said, folding his hands over one knee. "How long have you lived at Blackthorn?""You already know that.""I prefer to hear it from you.""Since spring.""And during that time, have you undergone any unusual examinations?"I studied him."Define unusual.""Anything beyond the ordinary care a surrogate would receive.""The Alpha's physician looks after my health.""Has she noticed any changes since your arrival?""My pregnancy.""Besides that."Roman leaned forward."Alpha Draven's household is not an open ledger. Her private affairs are not subject to diplomatic inspection."The envoy turned toward him

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VULNERABLE

CHAPTER 43 "Tell me something you've never told anyone," I said.Roman was quiet for so long that I thought he wouldn't answer.Then he looked down at his hands."I talk to her sometimes. Lyra. Not out loud. Just in my head." He swallowed. "I think I've been afraid that loving you would mean I have to stop."I didn't move.Neither did he.The candle on my table flickered once before settling into a steady flame."What do you tell her?" I asked."Small things." His fingers tightened together. "What the council said. What I decided. Whether she'd have agreed with me.""And?""I ask questions she can't answer.""How long have you been doing that?""Since the funeral.""Does anyone know?""No.""Why not?"His mouth twisted."Because it sounds like I haven't accepted what happened. Like I'm someone who can't let go.""Is that what you think?""I think it's what they'd think.""I asked what you think."He stared at his hands."I think I've been afraid that if I loved you properly, I'd have

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FALLING

CHAPTER 44 I used to think falling in love happened all at once, like stepping off a ledge.It didn't.It happened in a hundred small moments I only noticed once I was already standing at the bottom, unable to remember when exactly I'd started falling."You're doing it again," I said.Roman glanced up from the steward's ledger. "Doing what?""Holding my hand."He looked down.Our fingers were laced together on the breakfast table, his thumb tracing slow circles over my knuckles. He'd been discussing household expenses with the steward for ten minutes without letting go once."So I am.""In front of him."The steward suddenly became fascinated by the ledger."He's looking at the ceiling," I added. "Very hard."The man coughed and studied the plaster with renewed concentration.Roman's mouth twitched."Would you prefer I stop?"I considered pretending I would.Instead, I tightened my fingers around his."I didn't say that."His smile deepened. He returned to the ledger, still holding m

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JUST US

CHAPTER 45 He asked again that night, alone in his room, with firelight throwing shadows across the space between us."What were you thinking at dinner?"This time, I didn't deflect."That I love you," I said. "That's what I was thinking."Roman didn't move.The fire popped once, filling the silence."Say that again," he said, very quietly."I love you.""You're certain?""Roman." A breath of laughter escaped me. "I just worked up the nerve to say it twice. Don't make me conduct a third audit.""I'm not auditing." His voice was rough. "I only needed to hear it twice to believe it once.""Believe it.""I'm trying.""Try faster."He let out a sound that was half a laugh and half something I couldn't name. Then he crossed the space between us.He stopped in front of me, close enough that I could see the pulse beating in his throat."You don't have to take it back," he said."I wasn't going to.""You don't have to protect yourself from my answer.""I'm not." I drew a breath. "I'm frighte

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THE NIGHT WE STOPPED WAITING

CHAPTER 46 Nothing needed to be said.The fire had burned low, Roman's hand was still in mine, and when I leaned toward him this time, neither of us hesitated.There was no question about what we wanted. No need to pretend we were only drawn together by the bond or that the feelings we'd confessed could be tucked away again when morning came.For once, we were simply two people choosing each other."Mira."His voice was low against my hair."Are you sure?"I lifted my head."Roman.""I want to hear you say it.""I'm sure.""Not because of the bond?""The bond has never once asked me anything." I touched his cheek. "I'm asking. I'm the one standing in your room.""You are."A faint, crooked smile appeared on his face."I'm trying to be very careful.""I noticed. Stop being careful.""That's an order?""It's a request.""From my..." He paused, searching for the word, then abandoned it with a quiet laugh. "From you. I'll honor it.""Good."His hand rose to my face, his thumb tracing my

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MORNING LIGHT

CHAPTER 47 Breakfast tasted different that morning.Not the food, but the ease of it. Roman's fingers brushed mine over the teapot without either of us pretending the contact was accidental. Somewhere during the night, we'd stopped hiding, even from ourselves.I kept catching myself looking at him.He kept catching me.Neither of us seemed particularly interested in stopping."Did you sleep?" he asked."Like the dead.""Poor choice of phrase.""Like a very peaceful log.""Better."He poured my tea. Two sugars, no milk."Are you hungry? Do you want eggs? Something warmer?""I have toast.""One piece.""It's a large piece.""It's a small piece." He nudged the butter toward me. "I could ask the kitchen to send up porridge.""Roman.""Or fruit.""Roman.""Fruit is excellent for""Has being in love with me turned you into a personal breakfast supervisor?"His mouth twitched."I'm making sure you're comfortable.""I'm pregnant, not incapable of deciding what I want to eat.""I know that."

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