SURROGATE FOR THE MAFIA LORD
ed me, stretching the days into what seems like years. City after city, profile after profile-each one a neatly pres
e
perfect history-unmarried, a master's degree from a reputable university, no criminal rec
wn to, but there's something in her presence-something understated yet compelling.
of meticulous planning have led to this night. All I need is her agreemen
lling the air. He'll be my greatest accomplishment, my heir, the one to inherit everything I've built. But more than that,
at she can give. It's as if fate has aligned every detail perfect
g hangs over her shoulder, her steps brisk despite the exhaustion written across her face. She does
law students are driving me insane. It's like a warzone in there with finals coming up. Honestly, I'm amazed I made it out alive.
ing her a brief smile as the engine
nt things to think about than my miserable workday. I didn't even have time
ight of those words feels like a lie. Time isn
with the strap of her bag. Then, as if mustering c
ply, keeping my t
skepticism. "I mean, we barely know each oth
head-on. "I've asked you to carr
still flickers in her eyes. "You're r
plet
oment. "You're not exactly unattractive, you know. S
yes trained on it, my hands steady on the wheel. Her question l
nt laugh escaping her. "What do they teach in Montovia? Because
. "The complications don't come from biology. It's the relationship
I feel her gaze burning into the side of my face. "So, you're
"Where'd you even get the money for this
e wheel. The truth will come out
lly carry that much around, but somethi
planation. "Not that. The million. Where do
ut there's an edge o
d you invent some genius app? Or maybe
u were the type to know a little about everything.
an pop culture isn't exactly a topic of
a, either," I admit with a smirk
celebrity connection." Her tone shifts, growing quieter. "I wanted to t
the distant look in her
is house, his savings-just to cover his care. Now, the state takes care of most of it, but... it's
trong genetic
e to him," I
wers. "He's
ds settle. The weight of her situation
andmarks passing by. "This isn't..." Her voice trails off as realization
t. "We are. I rented out the Space Needle f
rented out the Space Needle? I'm not dressed for t
rom the back seat. Circling around, I open her door and offe
hand, her warmth sending a st
brow. "I didn't even notice you were
as lights up the night. Her words falter
er forced smile barely conceal
er for the cameras. "I invited a few members of t
a sharp whisper. "W
, leaning closer as the cameras continue to flash. "Allow me to introduce mys
looks completely thrown. "Del Valle?
olding her gaze.
, keeping my expression composed. Inside, her questions beg
t. I don't need my surrogate r