Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

"No, my sweetheart, I don't have a mate,” she answered after a few minutes of silence.

I wanted to ask more questions, but I could see the sadness in her eyes. I didn't want to hurt her more. After all, I hate it when she or Xena keep asking me questions when I am sad and don't want to talk about what's bothering me.

Instead of asking what I really wanted, I switched it up. "Will I get a mate?"

"Yes, both you and Xena will get your mates when the time is right," she gushed, as if she was excited about that day to come. "Now, it's time for you two to go to sleep."

We both jump to our feet and Mother leads us upstairs. That night, I fell asleep dreaming of the day I'd finally meet my mate.

***

I was in my room. Despite us being twins, we each had our own rooms. Our mother had everything and a bit more than she needed, so there wasn't a need for us to share a room when the palace was being enough.

I was on my princess bed playing with my dolls. The man and woman were happily married and, in my head, they were planning to have a baby.

"Honey, you forgot to give me a kiss," I imitated the woman's voice as I imagined her pouting at her husband.

so distracted." I made my voice deeper as I

doll firmly, I make it lean towards the female doll

in my head took

mine. I know I was still young and shouldn't be dreaming of mates right now,

a princess dress when we met and he, my prince charming would

would make fun of me though.

I'd had time to hide my doll, Xena walked in with

with dolls?" she asks with a mocking

own business, Xena,

light pink paint. I wanted something bright. In contrast, Xena's room was dark and dull. I hated it because it gave me chills and made me feel like I

lacked any form of warmth. She hated my room

doing here anyway?" I asked,

little bit before coming to sit on my bed.

to figure out what her end game was. I was honestly surprised

as she stares down