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

and wondering if

thought about it.” I admit to him

is stopping you from actually doing

I contemplate telling him about the

the training, I just want more

her

and make her own decisions.” Theo nods his head in understanding.

advice to you is literally to set

with her. You two

them.” Theo stares at me

of loves, how are you and Scarlett doing?” Scarlett is Theo’s second chance

are still taking things slow, although as

bringing up the subject of possibly having pups, but right now everything is still too new,

both had traumatic

caused them to be

other.

Saying this out loud gives me an idea. “Hey, do you think that Scarlett would be willing to have a talk with

can not help but to

would see the day that the great Alpha Caleb tries to take the cowards way out. Daphne

saying the wrong thing. Theo takes note of my disposition.

that he needs.

Theo knows how scared I was

mate would reject me.

for me to find my mate, and I was on

turning feral. I