The Alpha's Slave Mate

Book 2 Chapter 2

Daphne’s Point of View

Guilt spread throughout me as I felt Caleb gently stroke my hair. I know that he is worried about me, and I do not know how to ease his mind. I know that I have distracted him from his duties as Alpha, and I thank the Moon Goddess that this occurred during a peaceful time, but I do not know how to act like I am ok with this situation.

I purposely slow my breathing, focusing on making each breath even. I already feel guilty that I woke Caleb when I got out of bed earlier, I do not wish to make him worry anymore. I could feel him

settle down as soon as he thought that I was asleep. Continuing to focus on my own breathing I soon felt his body relax as he succumbed to sleep.

Now that Caleb was asleep, I could be alone again with my own thoughts. These last few months have been crazy. It is hard to believe that it has been the last week though that has truly wounded my spirit. While helping Scarlett pick out her dress for her commitment ceremony so proclaimed that she thought I was pregnant. Although it was a random

outburst, I mulled her words over,

eventually confiding in Caleb later that night. 2

At first the thought of being a mother terrified me. What the hell did I know about pups, or being a mother? I never had a good example of a mother. My own mother was a terrible person that abused and tormented me. I knew that there was

no way that I would ever be like her. Scarlett was nearly grown by the time I could form lasting memories, so I did not

relationship to

showered me

as

slave had never awarded

the birthing center at my old pack, and I was never allowed at the bonding ceremonies for young pups either. I had no

that I had kept to myself solely. My mother had been pregnant with twins. My brother and I had shared the same womb. My brother died and because of his death I was blamed. What if I was pregnant with twins? Would history repeat itself? I had already resolved that I would never turn

that although I was technically pregnant, my body had once again not been good enough to carry the pup. A tear silently slips down

in my chest as I think about the wonderful life Caleb has blessed me with, and I cannot even give

and given me a home beyond my wildest imagination. He gave me freedom and reunited me with my sister. Words cannot begin to express how grateful I am for him, or how much our love has grown.

head and find sleep, but my mind is my worst enemy at the moment. Before

piercing through the windows, but I make no move to get up. I have been

to leave because I

follow up appointment. Before long Caleb stirs beside

first sparks from our mate bond, but I move away from him. I need

for the events. of today I make my way to our bathroom, hoping that

me a note on my pillow. He lets me

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