The Alpha's Slave Mate

Chapter Fifty-One

Daphne’s Point of View

I am trying really hard not to cry as Scarlet and Theo are pulling out of the driveway. Rationally I know that they are

only going to be gone for a few days. I also know that this is a journey that Scarlet must make. Being Luna of the Blue

Mountain pack, I know that if I were in her shoes, I would not forsake my pack either. Irrationally though I never want her to leave, because I am worried that I will never see her again. Caleb notices. that I am not taking the separation well and pulls me into his side, wrapping his arms around me. We stay like that on the front steps until Theo’s car disappears from sight.

Caleb has been amazing about

everything. The Moon Goddess could not

have blessed me with a better mate. Throughout everything he has been patient, and kind. Seeking every way to comfort me. Walking back into the house, it now seems lonely with everyone gone. Caleb held true to his word and sent

several warriors with Scarlet and Theo.

“Are you hungry?” Caleb once again is looking for anyway he can to help lift my mood. I cannot help but smile up at him. He truly is a gentleman.

“I am not really hungry right now. It seems so quiet with everyone gone.” I look around at the house, almost wishing that the next few days will pass quickly so everyone comes home.

“I have some time before I need to dig into the weekly reports, do you want to hit the training grounds? We can run a few drills, work off some of this energy. Caleb suggests to me.

“I would love that right now. I loved the way we worked out earlier, but I have been neglecting my drills since our mating ceremony. I do not want anyone to think that I don’t take it seriously.” I find myself laughing at the end.

Truthfully, we have been so busy with everything that happened during the mating ceremony that neither Caleb or I have been attending training. We head upstairs and get our work out gear on. My wolf is already stretching, anticipating the endorphin high of training.

When we reach the training grounds, I am surprised to find it empty as well. I ask Caleb why no one is here. Normally Theo has it set up so that the different groups are training at different times, but it is rare for it to be fully empty. Caleb lets me know that one of the reasons it is empty is because normally the elite squad is practicing at this time, and he sent

most of them with Scarlet and Theo, the rest are currently on patrol.

We start warming up, stretching, and then I break off to run a few laps. I love running, feeling the breeze in my face, and my feet hit the ground. I would rather be running in my wolf form, and she lets out a small whimper to let me know that she is missing my morning run. I know that very soon I will have to let her out for a nice long-distance run. While I am running laps, I notice that Caleb has started using the punching bag. I enjoy the view of watching his muscles ripple as

he releases a series of quick jabs, followed

up by a round house kick. I could watch his body move for hours; he is gorgeous. The way his muscles ripple, and bulge is like watching poetry in motion. 1

After I feel completely warmed up from running, I go and ask Caleb if he wants to run through some drills. I am getting

better at hand to hand combat, but I know that I can always improve. Caleb is great in combat so running drills with him will push me to my limits.

We hit the mats and I am happy that Caleb is not holding back. He teaches me a few new maneuvers, and I am happy when I finally get him to submit. There was a small part of me that was worried that he would take it easy on me because I am his mate, but I can tell that he is

treating me as if I were one of his

warriors. Caleb runs drills with me for

almost an hour, finally we both lay on the mat our energy spent. I giggle when my stomach lets out a growl.

“We should go and get some dinner. Your stomach is demanding it.” Caleb is laughing too, and I am genuinely happy in this moment.

“Thank you for this. I was worried earlier with Scarlet leaving, but this was perfect.

I know that you have been doing everything you can to help me adjust to everything. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate everything you have

done and continue to do.” I can hear that

there are people moving around in the locker rooms, so I am grateful that I was

able to tell Caleb exactly what I was

feeling before they could come in.

“I will always try my hardest to make you happy Daphne.” Caleb reaches over and takes my hand stroking my happy with his thumb. “I want you to know that I

want to make you happy because I love

you, not just because of the mate bond. You amaze me everyday Daphne. You are so much stronger than I think you realize.” There is something incredibly intimate about both of us being this open and honest with each other. Hearing

Caleb say that he loves me releases a

butterflies in my stomach. I feel like I am floating

Caleb, and no not

mate bond.”

the locker rooms is getting louder and I know that at any moment we are going to have an audience. Evidently Caleb was thinking

feet and reaches down to help me up. We walk hand and hand up to the upper deck where we can view the warriors coming in for training. 1

Theo normally teaches most of the training classes, when he is away, we have elder warriors’ step in to run the classes through their drills.”

the Luna of this pack it is good for me to know

I know that I would like to become as knowledgeable as Theo, so that Caleb can lean

older teenage class files in, and I see one of the older members of

and Caleb and I observe silently. Watching all their fluid movements during warm up makes me wish that I had been able to train when I was younger as well. Everyone has made. me feel welcome and comfortable, but I do long for what could have been. Soon they are split into three groups, one running laps, one group working on the bags,

Since these members are older, they spar hard with each other. I grimace as a tall boy is flipped hard onto his back, and his opponent puts him in a strong arm bar. This is a move that Theo has used many times on me so I know how painful it can be. To my relief though the boy is able to get out of the arm bar quickly and the two

make great warriors when their training is complete.” Caleb

in agreement with him. I jump when there is a loud bang in the arena below. My attention is drawn to two boys that were supposed to be working on hand movements with the bag, now arguing with each

going to intervene, but he does not. Instead he watches how

back to the pack members that

ground now, fighting each other for the upper hand. The young man that was able to put his opponent in the arm bar looks as if he is going to get the upper

warriors when their training is complete.” Caleb whispers to me close to my ear. I nod in agreement with him. I jump when there is a loud bang in the arena below. My attention is

boys up, as they are now quickly getting physical. I look to Caleb to see if he is going to intervene, but he does not. Instead he watches how his older soldier handles

to the pack members that are sparring.

the upper hand. The young man that was able to put his opponent in

watch as

strength and he is

young man is starting to sprout hair on his arms. “Caleb look,” I am actively pulling on Caleb’s arm, worried now that we have a young wolf that may be acting feral, but Caleb is distracted too. With my heart beating in my chest I

into their senses.

No one pays any attention to me though, and I can see that he is starting to shift faster. I raise my hands up not exactly sure why but

no idea what I

how I was able to do it.

silent. I can not peal my eyes from the kid that is still

came out of

you do that?” Caleb’s

my daze, and I

him. As

the orb is seemed to

and the younger boy was left looking dazed and a little scared

mat.

no idea. I have

like that before. I did not even

that was something we could do.” I finally answer Caleb.

not something

werewolves can do.” My

words. If this

normal werewolves do

I have done this?

that he is going to go check on the young man. Finally, he returns

house, Caleb takes

on the couch. I am

the events at the training

orb? Did it hurt that

really come out

room for a few

down next to me and takes

and I

of

know that you are really confused right now, but I want you to

is perfectly fine, no

was hurt.” Caleb’s words do bring me

of peace for a moment. I

had hurt that young

something is wrong with

doctor or something?” I have no idea what is going on, but even Caleb

not be able to

things like that.

sweetheart there is nothing