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

pausing and wondering if

have thought about it.” I admit to

stopping you from actually doing it?”

liquid, I contemplate telling him

just want more time with her, but she may take it the wrong way. I also do not want her

do either. I want her to be her

make her own decisions.” Theo nods his head in

best advice to you

down and talk with her. You two are

by avoiding them.” Theo stares at

and Scarlett doing?” Scarlett is Theo’s second chance

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

his gentle phrasing. “I have thought about bringing up the subject of possibly having pups, but right now everything is still too new, and we are both adjusting.” Theo and

had traumatic events that

be wary of each

other.

sister close.” Saying this out loud gives me an idea. “Hey,

not help but to

take the cowards way out.

knowing that Theo is right, but I am still scared of saying the wrong thing. Theo takes note of my disposition. “Are you still afraid that Daphne may reject you?”

that he needs.

how scared I was that

mate would reject me.

for me to find my mate, and

turning feral.