The Alpha's Slave Mate

Book 2 Chapter 9

Daphne’s Point of View

I jolt awake in a cold sweat, and it takes

me a moment to realize where I am. Once the fog of sleep has lifted, I look to make sure that I have not woken Caleb up. Thankfully, he is still soundly sleeping and was not disturbed by my movement. For a moment I am jealous that he is able to sleep so soundly when lately I have been consumed by nightmares. Knowing that I will not be able to find sleep again I carefully remove Caleb’s arm from

around me and slip out of bed.

My wolf was itching to be free, and since no one else was up I decided that going for a nice morning run would clear my head. I quickly throw on a pair of shorts, and a shirt and grab my shoes as I quietly

walk out of our bedroom door. It does not

take me long to make my way out of the house.

As I start walking towards the woods, I cannot stop my mind from wandering back to my dream. Somehow in my dream

my parents were still alive. Caleb had

gotten tired of me not producing an heir and was returning me to them. In the dream we had returned to my former home and Caleb had told my parents that he had made a mistake. My mother in all her glory was there to snidely remind me that it was only right that my child had died since I had killed her son. My father was shaking his head in disappointment as he told Caleb that I was an

abomination, one that should have been terminated. Even though there was no physical violence in the dream, I felt as beat up as ever. 2

Recalling the words that my mother had

spoken in the dream; I truly wonder if the

Moon Goddess has decided that I was not

worthy of raising pups. Although I had

once believed that she favored me at least

a little because Caleb was my destined

mate, was that the only happiness that was meant for my life? Could I be happy not being a mother? 1

Finally reaching the edge of the wood line. I forcibly shake my head to dispel my

thoughts. Right now, it is time for my

wolf to run. She deserves to be free and

wild, and I have not been attentive to her

needs lately. I ensure that I am alone

before stripping down and shifting into

my wolf. 1

I feel the burst of excitement as her paws hit the earth beneath her. Taking a long whiff, I enjoy the clean crisp air up here in the mountains. I start the run out slow, taking long leaps and stretching out my muscles that have not been used lately.

Soon I feel loose and free and start

dashing deeper into the woods, allowing my wolf to frolic.

Soon I come upon a rock wall and decide. to run along side of it. I giggle internally

as I startle a few rabbits. I can tell that I

am getting dangerously close to the perimeter of my pack.

My wolf stops suddenly, tumbling head

over tail as we unexpectantly come across.

one of the pack warriors. He quickly takes

up an attack stance, and a bit of pride

Using my mind l**k I quickly tell him who I

first

was in a stance to attack

as he profusely apologies to me. I make sure to tell

into the forest.

makes me realize

much as I thought I did

I knew that we

our borders, I do

where our borders are.

note to inquire

As I near the area where

I snort not

what I have

today.

sure that no one else is around before shifting and putting my clothes back on. Walking back

Despite my duties

really good right

myself yesterday that

the pack doctor today. I know that I

over losing

sake but for Caleb’s as

been a sort of

doing more harm than good.

the last few steps to the main door, I am resolved that I will call the pack doctor

immediately.

and there is evidence that he has just left the shower. My heart aches with missing him. With him in mind I reach for my cell phone. It dawns on me that I am not sure who to call. I am not sure if I

loss of the pup, or the clinic. I decide to call the clinic. Upon reaching

explain the reason for my call, and she politely informs me that she is transferring me to the

health clinic.

receptionist that I

like a male

have a preference. She begins to take

to get me scheduled, but

I am the Luna, she

hold. It is not

up by a rather

voice.

Hollis how are you

feel?”

have been having

possibly help.” Now that there was a doctor on the line,

to admit the

was experiencing.

than happy to

want you to know

patient privilege.” I felt slightly better after

that I

assist you

am having trouble sleeping. I keep having

um pregnant, but um the baby was not alive.” I had not realized that

of my hand.

child is truly devastating. I am sorry

no hint of malice in her voice.

it is strangely comforting,

motherly.

be this

never even seen the

The doctor literally said it was a

cells. Before this

even thought of having pups.” The words poured out like a leaking

thought of being a mother does not lessen the pain of losing the unexpected pup.

right to mourn that