Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Sadie.

We were in the living room of our castle. The light cast a warm glow while the fire from the fireplace gave this tranquil atmosphere. It was calm and relaxed. I loved it. It brought peace and quiet, something that I appreciate a lot.

I was on my belly drawing; Mother was curled up on the sofa reading one of those books she called Romance and my sister was busy practicing with her swords.

I looked at her. For a moment, I was distracted by how effortlessly she swung them. It was so easy for her, unlike me, who struggled every time to even lift it up.

I continued staring at her, wondering how she focuses on her studies and training. I try, but I am always distracted, unlike Xena. It's not the first time I've wondered why. I mean, there are so many things to do. She doesn't have to focus on those two all the time..... But that was Xena. That's how she is. She doesn't like playing or being silly (like she calls it). She does nothing except train and study. I doubt she even knows how to have fun.

I was about to go back to my studies when I remembered something I heard today. I'd pushed it to the back of my mind, planning to ask mother about it later

on.

"Mother," I called her, making her pull her head from her book and focus on me. She smiled. "Yes, my love?"

"I heard something today. I didn't understand it, so I wanted to ask you."

my words, even Xena stopped doing what she was doing

smile on

found her mate. She was so happy, and they were gushing about it with her friends."

didn't expect me to ask that given I always ask what Xena classifies as

Mother schools her features, completely hiding her

going to have this conversation

it, this is

on the soft carpeted floor. Xena, on the other hand, abandons her swords and sits down next to

mate is someone special," Mother

You taught us that" I mumbled, frowning. Trying

then continues. "Like I said, mates are special. They are a special person designed by the Fates for each and every wolf. They are the other half of your soul or what humans call soulmates.

as I become

coin?" this time Xena asks, the same curiosity and confusion as min in her voice. "We are twins, and she's the other half of me Shouldn't she

mates are different." She answers. "You know how humans get

we chorused the