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Xena’s POV"You are going to become a surrogate for your brother-in-law, Alpha Dominic."My father's voice was flat. Transactional. Like he was discussing a business merger, not his daughter's body.Mira's chair scraped against the floor as she shot to her feet. "What?"I was frozen, my breath caught in my throat. My eyes locked on my younger sister's face—the way the color drained from her cheeks in slow motion, like watching milk spill across a table."Wait." Her voice cracked. "Wh-what do you mean? You want me to carry—""Alpha Dominic has been cursed." My father cut her off, already bored. "To secure an heir, he must rely on human genes. That's where you come in."Human genes. The way he said it with such disdain, like we were livestock. Like our blood was just material. It pissed me off.Mira's hands were trembling. I could see it from across the room—the fine shake in her fingers as she gripped the back of her chair. "Dad. Look at me. Please." Her voice dropped. "I'm your child.

Xena's POVI barely made it to my room before my knees gave out.My phone buzzed. A text from Mira. She'd attached a photo—Mum in her hospital bed, tubes still attached, but her eyes were open. Alert. And she was smiling. Mira leaned into the frame beside her, her own smile bright but fragile.We miss you, X. Stay strong for both of us ;} - MiraI pressed my phone to my chest and sobbed. My little sister. My mother. They were out there, holding on, believing in me. Mom didn't know what I'd agreed to. They didn't know the weight I was carrying.But they were there. Waiting. Hoping.I wiped my face and forced myself to breathe. Stay strong. Stay strong for them.I pushed myself to my feet and finally looked around the room.The sight hit me like a slap.An enormous bed dominated the center—silk sheets the color of spilled wine, pillows piled high, a gauzy canopy draped overhead. Dim lighting flickered from sconces. Scented candles burned on every surface. Vanilla. Jasmine. Something flo

Dominic's POVThe great Alpha Dominic, reduced to needing a human to carry on his bloodline. What a fucking humiliation.Seeing Xena was a constant reminder of how cursed I was.I would never be able to give Freya the life she deserved, all because of that stupid curse.But everything changed the moment I stepped into Xena's room.The air smelled different, like a mix of warm vanilla and amber.My wolf instantly reacted.Slow down, buddy.I tried to force myself to carry on with this arrangement, but my wolf had other plans.There was something about Xena that pulled me in.I couldn't resist. I inhaled her scent, my nostrils flaring with excitement.Then came the second attempt—that was when I lost it—but I suddenly got interrupted by a mindlink from my Beta.Betas knew better than to interrupt a serious event like this, so it was definitely something important.Was it the rogues?Were they back again? Last week, we had taken out some rogues who had threatened to break into the pack t

Xena's POVLater that night.I stood in front of the mirror, staring at the stranger staring back at me.The woman in the reflection was draped in silk—a pale blue nightgown that fell just above her knees, its fabric so thin I could see the outline of my body beneath it. The maids had insisted on this one. "The Alpha will like it," they had said, their voices cheerful, as if I was dressing for a date and not a transaction.I sighed and turned away from the mirror, unable to look at myself any longer. My heart was pounding so hard I could hear it in my ears. My palms were slick with sweat. I pressed them against my thighs, trying to steady my nerves. I had already drunk the potion the maid had prepared for me. It would help ease my discomfort tonight and make it easier for me to conceive. You can do this, I told myself. It's just one night. One night, and then it's over. Your mother will be free. Mira will be safe. Just one night.But the words felt hollow.I heard the sound of foots

Xena's POV"Get the doctor now. Quickly!"The unfamiliar voice drifted through the hallway, pulling me from the depths of sleep.I opened my eyes.My body still ached from last night.Just as I was about to get out of bed, my maid, Elara, walked into my room. She looked scared as she bowed and said, "My lady, I think you need to see this.""Wait, what's happening?" I asked.A few seconds passed before she walked up to me and whispered, "I'm afraid Luna Freya may have had another episode last night."Episode?My eyes widened in shock. It had been ages since Freya had had an episode. My mind quickly drifted back to how violent it could be—the way her body would jerk beyond control. It was almost as if she had been possessed."Where is she now?" I asked."She's currently at Alpha Dominic's chambers," she replied, "She hasn't left his room all night.""Take me to her," I said to Elara.---The moment I arrived in Freya's room, she was lying in bed, her body weak and frail as she placed he