The Alpha's Slave Mate

Book 2 Chapter 7

Caleb’s Point of View

Knock, Knock

I get distracted from the paperwork sitting at my desk as Theo pokes his head in my office. “Hey how is everything going?”

I sigh and do not try to hide the stress

that is weighing down on me. “Well as far

as I can see we are good as far as food for the winter, thanks to Ellie our crops have done well. With Hannah’s help the

livestock are doing great too. Even with the boost in pack members thanks to your careful planning we are set. Alpha Jerome has requested a few things, but it is all things that we can cover.”

“Ok so now that you have filled me in

with knowledge that I already know, how are you doing? As in you specifically.” Par usual nothing escapes Theo’s

attentiveness.

I pull out two tumblers and the bottle of Brandy that I keep in the desk and pour us both a drink. “In truth man I feel lost. I know that Daphne needs me to give her time, and I have tried but it is weighing on me heavily. We barely interact anymore, and I feel like I am losing her.” I take a sip of my drink before continuing. “The worst part about it all is I am the one that suggested that she help out more with our special wolves. I thought that having a project would help distract her, but I never thought it would consume her

as a whole.”

“Wild question but have you tried to talk to her about it?” Theo’s suggestion has

wondering if

have thought about it.” I admit to him

what is stopping you from

amber liquid, I contemplate telling

with the training, I just want more time with her, but she may

do either. I want her

decisions.” Theo nods his

advice to you is literally to set

down and talk with her.

to resolve issues by avoiding them.” Theo stares at me intently and I know that he is

how are you and Scarlett doing?” Scarlett is Theo’s second chance mate, and I know

think that things are going better. We are still taking things slow, although as I am sure you know we are fully

the subject of possibly having pups, but right now everything is still too new, and we are both

both had traumatic

be wary of

other.

you both are happy, then I am happy. I know that Daphne enjoys having her sister close.” Saying this out loud gives me an idea. “Hey, do you think that Scarlett would be willing to have a talk with her? Just to find out what is going

Daphne’s head.” I can not help

to take the

Theo takes note of my disposition. “Are you still afraid that Daphne may

that he needs.

scared I was that

mate would reject me. It took a

for me to find my mate, and I was

brink of turning feral. I