Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

CHAPTER 40

Chapter 40

Sadie.

“Mama, Mama, wake up” Aspen’s sweet little voice pulls me from my sleep. That and the fact that she was using my bed as a bouncing castle.

“Wake up Mama” she screamed again, making me groan.

Aspen is always loud. She could scream your ear off if she wanted to. She is also an early riser. For a kid, you’d expect she’ll sleep to her heart’s content, but nope, she always wakes up before eight.

The bed stops shaking, making me snap my eyes open. She’s the kind of child you have to keep your eyes on. Silence, except when she’s sleeping, means that she’s up to something fishy.

“Morning mama” she said with a smile. Her face is right there on mine, our noses almost touching.

“Morning baby” I replied as I pulled her into my arms.

She screams happily as I drag her to me and try to cover us with my blankets. I pepper her with kisses, unable to resist doing so. She was just too cute.

“Stop, Mama” she said, her cheeks rosy. “We will miss fast”

She didn’t know how to pronounce the word breakfast, so she shortened it to ‘fast’ to make it easier for herself. This is a tradition we have. That unless there is something urgent, I will always have breakfast and dinner with her.

“Okay, my love… let me take a shower, and we can leave” I told her. “Is that okay with you?”

“Yeah” was her simple answer.

Leaving her with my tablet, I rush to have my shower. I take a bit longer than I usually do, but when I’m done, I feel ready to face today.

Getting out, I wrap a towel around myself and then head to my walk-in closet. Aspen was still concentrating on whatever cartoon she was watching. I close the door behind me before putting my

clothes on. After running my fingers through my shoulder-length hair, I get out.

“Are you ready, Ash?” I called, using the nickname King gave to her.

Aspen looks up, before putting down the tablet.

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answered, then got down from the

hand, and we walk out of my bedroom. There weren’t many pack members around

have food together unless it’s a party of some sort. We had

Those who are mated (In the case of werewolves), blood bonded (In the case of vampires) and wedded (In the case of witches and wizards) have

chosen by the moon goddess, vampires, witches

choose their own spouses.

and male feed from each other, exchanging blood in the process. Their bond is similar to that of werewolves’ mates in that they can communicate telepathically. When one is

and wizards, on the other hand, perform a simple ceremony where their magic is combined and they become one. They don’t have a special bond like wolves

as strong.

I meet on the way, before we finally get to the kitchen. Raven and King were already seated and digging into their

and Uncle,” Ash greeted them,

“Morning darling”, King answered.

bunny” this came from

take our seats and I serve both of us. Aspen wasn’t a picky eater and she could eat anything. Well, except

as Ash fills us with tales of her day, yesterday. It didn’t constitute much. Playing with the other kids,

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at her, I’m

like us?” I asked as

what happened yesterday. Trying to block it out because one, I didn’t

handle it and two, I didn’t have

a way,” she answered

“What does that mean?”

be more powerful than other wolves, including alphas,” she paused, then continued. “All the children

The good thing is that Aspen won’t be blindsided like I was. I can start training

children” I said. “I’ve already been burned

and what they did” she snarled, referring to Alec

want to rip

anger and hatred for Alec and his wolf is still burning bright. I don’t think I’ll ever get over the

she added after cooling

was plastered on her face. Sure, Alec wasn’t my mate, but what he did opened my eyes. If a man you’ve

myself in a vulnerable position again. A position that gives a man

leave?” Aspen’s voice

first to get me through

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love you, my