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 deeper as

make it lean towards the female doll to

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

I dreamed of. I could picture it. I would be in a princess

make fun of me though. She thought that

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

to play with dolls?" she

business, Xena,

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

lacked any form of warmth. She

doing here anyway?" I asked,

little bit before coming to sit on my bed. "Nothing, I

end game was. I was honestly surprised and suspicious at the

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