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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got down

weren’t many pack members around given it was about eight

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

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 their own

by the moon goddess,

choose their own spouses.

choose to have a wedding if they want. Vampires, on the other hand, exchange blood. The blood bond is created during sex when the female 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 hurt,

the other hand, perform a simple ceremony where their magic is combined and they become one.

as strong.

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

Uncle,” Ash greeted them,

“Morning darling”, King answered.

bunny” this came from

serve both of us. Aspen wasn’t a picky eater

day, yesterday. It didn’t constitute much.

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at her, I’m

is Aspen like us?” I asked as panic

been trying not to think about what happened yesterday. Trying to block it out

handle it and two, I didn’t have all

she answered with one

“What does that mean?”

watered down, she’ll still be more powerful than other wolves, including alphas,” she paused,

is that Aspen won’t be blindsided

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

b**ds and what they did”

still want to

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

looking for love, but I can’t wait to find our mate” she added after cooling down. “Don’t worry, I’m sure he can change your mind about love and having more

face. Sure, Alec wasn’t my mate, but what he did opened my eyes. If a man you’ve known and loved all your life could turn and hurt you, what about a stranger

that gives a man the power to hurt and break me. I’ve suffered enough heartache to last me two life times. I

can I leave?” Aspen’s voice pulls me back.

me a kiss first to get me through the day and then go find

head then smiles wide before she grabs my head in her tiny

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you, my