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

quickly tell him who I am.

is at first shocked, and then

a stance

make sure to

the forest.

encounter makes me realize that I do

as much as I thought

Although I knew that we had

along our borders,

know where our borders

to inquire

Caleb. As I near

clothes, I

to what I have

today.

else is around before shifting and putting my clothes

my duties for today, I am

good right now.

promised myself yesterday that

the pack doctor today. I know that

get over losing the pup, not just

but for Caleb’s as

wolves has been a sort of therapeutic relief, but now I worry

I am doing more harm

to the main door, I

immediately.

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.

the pup, or the clinic.

reason for my call, and she politely informs me

health clinic.

I speak with is

like a male

She begins to take

get me

I am the

is not too long before

is picked up by a rather cheery

voice.

this is Doctor Hollis how are you

feel?”

have been having a few issues.

might possibly help.” Now that

nervous to admit the issues I

was experiencing.

would be more than happy

you to know that whatever

felt slightly better after she stated that. “Now how about we get down to what

that I will

to assist you better.”

I keep

I had not realized that I was crying until I felt

palm of my

child is truly devastating. I am sorry that you had to endure that.”

is no hint of malice

strangely

motherly.

it be this devastating

it, I never even seen the face

The doctor literally said

this happened, I

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

being a mother does not lessen the pain of

to mourn that loss.