I quickly got out of bed and ran to the bathroom. I closed the door and immediately checked my underwear. There was a bright red stain of menstrual blood.

I realized that my period had started. This meant that my reproductive system was functioning normally again, and the next two weeks would be the best time for me to conceive. I was pregnant, and the thought of it made me feel incredible. But was that really my job? Alpha Devon's exclusive slave and secret surrogate?

"Are you okay?" Alpha Devon's voice came from behind the door. "Do you need any sanitary pads?"

"Yes," I replied, "I need a box of...