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.

I was so distracted." I made my voice deeper as

male doll firmly, I make it lean towards the female doll to give it a

the fantasy in my head took root. I easily imagined

wait to meet mine. I know I was still young and shouldn't

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

me though. She thought

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

you too old to play with dolls?" she asks with

business, Xena, and leave me

room in disdain. We were polar opposites, and it was clear in the way we preferred things. My room was full of colors, the main theme being 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 was in a morgue. Not that I have ever been

exactly that. Dead and cold. It lacked any form of warmth.

you doing here anyway?"

to sit on my bed. "Nothing, I just wanted to hang out with

trying to figure out what her end

covers her face as she stares down at me. "What do you mean