Alpha Raze’s Surrogate Mate by Sunshine

Chapter 3

“What?!” Father blurts out. “Have you been drinking, Amber?” “No, Father. I haven’t.

I’m as sober as the next man.” “Your words say the complete opposite. You speak like an inebriated fool.” He blasts me.

I try to ignore his hurtful words, despite how badly they sting. “Father, I swear it.

I really overheard Reece. He’s planning to betray you.” “I see you’ve gone mad.” He chuckles bitterly.

In the next second, he hits me hard on my face, right where Reece had smacked me earlier.

I let out a painful shrill, cowering from his monstrous assault. I should get used to it by now, he’s been like this with me

since I knew him.

But it hurts anew each time. I can never get used to my father, beating me up at the slightest offense. “If you’re looking for my attention, then earn it the right way.

Don’t go around spewing so much nonsense. That won’t get you my attention.

It’ll only get you more slaps from me. Do you understand?!” I nod frantically, choking from my deep s obs. He walks to the nightstand, grabs the glass of water there, and returns to where I’m standing.

“I hope this wakes you up from your delusional state.” He says and throws the water on my face.

It soaks my silver dress, making it transparent. “Go get changed. You look like some cheap w h ore.” He scoffs in disgust and walks out of the room. I let out my s obs, but it grows into a full-blown wail.

My heart is heavy and all I wanna do is bawl out the pain. But I can’t, ’cause someone walks in, and I have to quiet down. I look up to see Reece, standing at the door and staring at me with amusement.

“Told you he wasn’t gonna believe a word you’ll say. But you’re too d amn st upid, ain’t you?” He laughs, running his tongue over his lips.

“I’m sure you feel like trash after getting brushed off like that. You poor thing.” My chest thumps faster at the uncontrollable rage building in my heart.

I clench my hands into fists, trying to control myself.

“Here.” He tosses a handkerchief to my face. “Wipe off your shame. I’ll be waiting to have the last dance with you.” He turns to leave and I flip, doing the most irrational thing ever.

“I, Amber Reagan, reject you, Reece Trent, as my mate and future Alpha King.” He freezes at the spot and turns with an unbelievable stare. “What did you just do?” “Something I should have done a long time ago.

Go ahead and accept it.” I say, with the last ounce of bravery in me..

It’s an irreparable scar and completely fetal when a female werewolf rejects her male mate.

The kind of scar I plan on leaving on Reece forever. “How dare you, slimy mutt?!” He barks indignantly.

The next day, I’m standing in the middle of the pack council. My limbs are shaking from the hard stares fixed on me. I can’t

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help but feel like prey amid hungry werewolves.

Father is on his throne, staring daggers at me.

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The elders have scowls on their faces, as they whisper unpleasant stuff about me. There are a thousand spectators outside, and I can’t begin to imagine what they’re saying about me. “Let’s begin this trial.” The oldest elder announces.

He takes out a scroll and reads from it. “Amber Reagan, do you admit to unlawfully rejecting your mate?” The answer is both a yes and a no. Yes, I rejected him.

But no, it isn’t unlawful. Anyone who has an abusive mate should be entitled to reject them.

So far, it’s okay for males to do it, but a taboo when females do it. These laws must have been written by a male chauvinist.

“I have my reasons. If you could only hear me out.” I mumble fearfully. The main reason I rejected Reece was to be brought here. So I could be heard and then publicly expose him.

But so far, they seem to be crucifying me already without even hearing me out. I thought these trials were fair to everyone.

“What s tupid reasons?” One of the elders sneers. “You feel suffocated and want to be free from your bond with him, so you get to be with your lovers.

How is that a good reason?!” “What?!” I can’t believe my ears.

How did they come up with such a conclusion when I haven’t even said a word? “I don’t have any lovers – “Amber Reagan!” Another elder reprimand. “You’re the daughter of our Alpha

At least show some dignity by admitting your wrongs.” “But it’s the truth. I do not have any lovers.

Whoever said that is trying to ruin my reputation.” “Then why did you reject your mate? For all we know, Reece has been a wonderful man to you. He adores you. Why would you take that for granted?” “Reece doesn’t adore me.” I retort. “He abuses” “Are you gonna tell another lie against me?” Reece interrupts me. He’s seated with the elders.

I

“First you tell your father that I plan on selling off this pack. And now, you wanna add to your lies? Why? All I ever did was love you

I gasp at his words. How beautiful his lies are. Anyone will believe it in a heartbeat. No wonder these elders are acting up.

He has them fooled with his lies. He already turned everyone against me. Now, I’m all alone, drowning in my mess.

I

“Reece, how could you I can no longer cover up your sins, Amber. All these months, I tried to understand you. But it seems I just can’t.

I can never understand what you find so attractive in other men that you’re willing to give up our mate bond.” He sighs, faking a solemn face. “That’s a lie!” Hot tears roll down my eyes. “I don’t sleep around.

You’re the devil who wants to reject me and sell off our pack – “That’s enough!” A resounding slap falls on my cheek, forcing my eyes shut. When I open them, Father is standing in front of me.

“Father…” I s ob heartily. “You’re a disgrace, Amber. My undoing. Today, more than ever, I regret ever being your father. It would have been a lot better if my Luna had survived that rogue attack years back, and you died instead.

It would have been good riddance with you gone!” “Father!” I gasp horribly at his words.

How could be say such mean vegets to me? What wrong theil tæver da?. Mence in the best thing that ever happened to you and you past threw it away

Now you save me with no choice but to thw you away to His warm breath tickles my face before storm back to

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Tuther, please. “I go on my knees, rubbing my hands together as I plead with him. “Please, don’t throw me away” already did He deadpane

From tonight you cease to be a member of this pack. You cease to be my daughter to

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if I

If ever see you anywhere close to the borders of my pack, you leave me no choice but to kill you

This is my verdict Case closed! Tather, please I wall, groveling to him: Tears roll down my eyes unabatedly

“Pease Alpha Give her one more chance” Rence says in fake tears. Time sorry: Reece But this is my final judgment.

This should serve as a lesson to other promiscuous mated females out there. Take her away! Father commands and leaves the room through the back door

My cries echo in the room but no one ever pays attention to me. Slowly, everyone leaves the room. It’s just Reece and the warriors coming to grati me

“Give us a second.” He says to them and they let go of my arm He hugs me and whispers in my ears. Don’t you worry little mate. I’ll sell off this pack at a good price

And your father will take his arrogance to his grave” “You’ve a monster.” I whimper dejectedly. He chuckles huskily. “Yeah But who cares, right? He lets go of me and signals to the warriors

They grab my arms and drag me out of the room. The crowd outside moves aside, creating a path where I’m dragged

along

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My heart is bursting into pieces as I’m shamefully dragged to the outskirts of our pack. We get to the thick forest and mey let me go. I stare at them ingsheer fear as they slowly bear their fangs

“Run” One of them orders. I run into the forest, morphing into my wolf form. The three pack warriors chase after me making sure I go further away from the borders of our pack.

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