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.

distracted." I made my voice

the male doll firmly, I make it lean towards the female

in my head took root. I easily imagined

explained to us what mates were, and I couldn't wait to meet mine. I know I was still young and shouldn't be dreaming of mates right now, but I couldn't help

was something I dreamed of. I could picture it. I would be in a princess dress when

sister would make fun of me though. She thought that it

time to hide my doll, Xena walked in with an air

with dolls?" she asks with a mocking

business, Xena,

main theme being light pink paint. I wanted something bright. In contrast, Xena's room was dark and dull. I hated it

lacked any

doing here anyway?" I

paused a little bit before coming to sit on my bed. "Nothing, I just wanted to hang

figure out what her end game was. I was honestly surprised and suspicious

her face as she stares down at me. "What do you mean 'why?" "Yes,