A Surrogate For The Alpha King

AZALEAOnly ten minutes. I have ten minutes until the clock strikes twelve, and I will officially be an adult. In ten fucking minutes, maybe I'll be able to meet my wolf and sense my mate as well. Azalea is my name, and I am a late bloomer. The fact that I am nineteen and have yet to feel the primal beast within me is telling.I've been called wolfless my entire life, tortured and humiliated for my inability to shift, and it's getting more miserable by the day. The mockery and hostility that reaches my ears every time I am forced to go out in public, or even when I enter a crowded room for the first time, is worse than anything else I have ever experienced. They label me as weak, pitiful, useless, and unlovable. Some believe I'm cursed. Some claim I won't live long enough to find a mate since I don't have a soul - whatever that implies, I have no idea. Others have even called me an abomination. In truth, I sometimes revel in their insulting words because I'm not sure who I am anymor

AZALEA I make my way down the corridor towards the Alpha King's quarters. I'm excited to see what he's gotten me. I quickly arrive at the room, and even though it is heavily protected, the guards let me in. When I walk in, the room is dark, but after groping around in the darkness, I find the light switch and turn it on. The room lights up, and that’s when I see it—a red box on the king-sized bed.I approach the box and pick it up, excitedly biting my bottom lip. I eagerly unwrap the red wrapper until only a tiny black velvet box remains. I carefully open it, and my heart leaps at the sight of a stunning ruby necklace.I gently place the box on the bed, taking small steps towards the nearest mirror. I put the jewelry around my neck. It complements my porcelain skin and chocolate hair. I take up the box and set the necklace inside before leaving the room to go to mine.As I dash down the hall and into my room, I throw the package on my bed, grab a towel, and run into my small bathroo

AZALEA 'You've been purchased to become my Alpha's surrogate.' Purchased? Slave-trader? Surrogate. None of the words make sense, but then again, I am in an unfamiliar room. My mouth falls open in surprise as I stare at the stranger, whose name I now know as Donovan, and I hold back my words. But the earnestness in his eyes tells me he's not bluffing at all. He is dead serious. And I'm scared shitless. I should sprint towards the door. I should scream as well. Maybe someone would hear and come to my rescue. But I know better. Doing all those things would be a complete waste of my time because this is his territory. I'm alone with this man—the Beta of a pack I've never heard of, and from his fierce features and stoic stance, I know he'll have no issue subduing me. He’s stronger than me and can snap my neck in a second if necessary. A chill runs down my spine. "I…You’re joking, right?” I ask, the question spilling from my mouth before I can stop it. There is complete silence—an uns

AZALEA After an hour, we reach our destination, and here I am, staring blankly at my new home - Alpha Andras' Moonheart pack. When he first introduced himself as an Alpha, I never thought I’d attach the title to his name. But when I'd asked a simple question, and he'd tugged my hair so hard I thought I'd become bald, I saw I shouldn't have doubted any of his statements.Landon and Riley used to be the meanest individuals I'd ever met, but now I know better.My thoughts return to the incident at the motel. Not only was I chained like a prisoner, but I was also bundled and thrown into a car full of hulking guards three times my size! The recollections send shivers up my spine. I have no idea what will happen to me now because Alpha Andras has made it apparent that he will not let me go. And I shake a little more as his words replay in my head.'You are now mine, in spirit, soul, and body.' In a day, I went from being the mate of a cruel prince to a runaway wolf and now a breeder for

AZALEA‘YOUR DUTY BEGINS TONIGHT.' At first, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me, but when I looked at Jenna's face and saw how serious she was, I knew she meant exactly what she said. I'd heard her remarks clearly, and that was the end of it. "What! Why?" I'm unsure how I manage to say such words, but they come out. My heart is racing, and I can feel my wolf stirring restlessly. "You dare question me?" I shrink backward as she deadpans, her eyes glowering at me. "I apologize, ma'am. I…I… I had no idea I'd be starting the duty tonight." I stammer, unsure of my responsibilities. "We need a baby from you as soon as possible." She disregards my apology and continues in a more solemn tone than before. "As much as the thought of sharing Andras with another woman, one who's also a fugitive, irks me to the core and makes me want to vomit, I have no choice." I swallow, my gaze never leaving hers. I noticed she hadn't finished her speech. She clenches her teeth, and her eyes fla