All Chapters of The Alpha's Surrogate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

My eyes widen, choking on my saliva. Mrs. Smith chuckles and pats my back. How can she chuckle when she almost gave me a heart attack? "Excuse me?" Is this woman crazy? I don't even like babies, and now she wants me to carry one? No way. Ava, you can't. "I don't even like kids," I tell her. "You don't have to like them to carry one," she says, her voice so calm as though she did not drop a bomb for me to digest. "Why me?" " Why not you? You're perfect, Aviana, and we'll give you money, so much," she says. You'll need it if you want to hide from the cartel." She is right. I need money. Even if the cartel doesn't know where I am at the moment, I need to be on the safe side. I need more than one thousand dollars in my account for an emergency exit plan. But carrying someone else's child and disrupting my life for nine months doesn't seem natural to me. And what if I die during labor? No, I can't. I mull, furiously biting my bottom lip when she speaks again," My ex-son-in-la

My heart races as I get into a taxi and ask him to drive. I glance back at Nikola's car; he's not following me. Oh God, what did I do? Should I have gone with him? Was I irrational in the running from him? I don't care; I did the first thing I thought to do: protect myself and this baby. I didn't even know where he was taking me; he was mysterious. "Stop!" I order. I quickly pay him and leave his car. It's almost evening now, so the streets are busy. I need to stay somewhere for now to think. Why was Nikolas after me? Was he the one in my apartment earlier? I sigh and enter an abandoned warehouse I've been seeing around. Nikolas was able to find me at my hotel, and there is no doubt he would again, so I should lay low here. When it's fully dark out, I can go to another hotel. The warehouse is filled with oil containers and doesn't smell good. Luckily, I find a clean room and sit on the bench, waiting for time to pass. I open my backpack and check once again. I only have a few ess

It's been a week since I've been at the mansion, and I don't see many people other than the servants. The house is always so dull, and I lazy around every day. The last time I saw Nikolas was when he came to get the bracelet from me. He didn't as much as greet me; he only held out his hand and demanded it. I get ready for the day, wearing black jeans and a tank top. Now that there is no danger, I want to go out and look around the new town. I put my phone in my pocket and walk out of the yard. Three hours later, I'm still exploring and loving this small town. Like Nikolas, they are not too friendly but not hostile either.The town is beautiful, but unlike the city, it has few people. I put my hand on my belly; at least I don't feel alone knowing there is a life growing inside me. Again, I must remember that it's not mine; it has a father who will get it when it's born, so there's no getting attached! What will happen when the baby is born? At least I'll have enough

I didn't sleep too well last night because Nikolas and his lover were too loud! After a quick shower, I go downstairs for breakfast. I groan as I eat because I'm not in a good mood. "Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed," Says Justin, walking toward me with a gentle smile. Nikolas is a little behind him, frowning as he looks at some documents. "How are you, Aviana?" "I didn't sleep properly," I reply "You don't like the room?" he asks, looking at Nikolas, whose attention is now on us. I shake my head. " The loud moaning was too much," I groan, holding my forehead in exhaustion. Justin laughs a knowing laugh, and Nikolas looks angry. "Let's go," he orders. Justin frowns, looking at the food Aaron is making. He keeps pointing, but his grumpy boss ignores him. He has no choice but to follow, almost whimpering. I laugh at his childish behavior. ... I spent the whole day lazing around. I need to keep myself busy before I die of boredom; maybe I should look for a j

"Aurora," I breathe. She waves at me lazily and pushes herself off the wall. "I see my brother let you in on our secret.. again," she says, looking right at me. Her gaze is intimating, and I find myself facing the floor. "Aviana," she calls my name softly, and I look at her. She smiles halfheartedly at me, "Breakfast is ready, please join us,"She turns and walks before me, and I follow behind her. My heart is racing as I do. Will they explain to me what I saw last night? Will they lie and convince me not to go to the police? Aurora walks down the stairs with poise and grace like some princess or queen, and soon, we reach the dining room. Nikolas, Kat, and Jeremy are already sitting, looking elegant. They smile at me, but I don't smile back. " Please sit," Aurora says. I take a sit next to Jeremy, across from Nikolas. His gaze is on me, but I don't look him in the eye. I'm just so mad! " Aviana, we heard you had quite an adventure last night," Kat starts. Adventure? I wouldn