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 made my voice

I make it lean towards the female doll

as the fantasy in my head took root. I easily imagined that it was

mates were, and I couldn't wait to meet mine. I know

it. I would be in a princess dress when

of me though. She thought that

time to hide my doll, Xena walked

old to play with dolls?"

Xena, and leave

looks at my 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

It lacked any form of warmth. She hated

anyway?"

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

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

she stares down at me. "What do you