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 am. The young

first shocked,

he was in a stance to

sure to tell him that I am proud of his

the forest.

encounter makes me realize

much as I thought

of our pack region. Although I knew that we had

our borders,

know where our

to inquire about that

with Caleb. As I near the

clothes, I snort not

what I have

today.

my clothes back on. Walking back to

duties for today, I

good

yesterday that I would

doctor today. I know that

to get over losing

sake but for Caleb’s as well.

been a sort

doing more harm than good.

now. Jogging up the last few steps to the main door, I am resolved that I will call the

immediately.

missed Caleb. His scent is still very strong, and there is evidence that he has just left the shower. My heart aches with missing

of the pup, or the clinic. I decide to call

politely informs me that

health clinic.

that I speak with

I would like a male or

have a preference. She

get

I am the

It is not too

up by a rather cheery

voice.

this is Doctor Hollis how

feel?”

I have been having

possibly help.”

to admit the

was experiencing.

than

you to

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

experiencing, so that

to assist you better.”

am having trouble sleeping. I keep having nightmares.” She mumbles I see and encourages me to

alive.” I had not realized that

of

truly devastating. I

malice in her

it is strangely comforting, almost

motherly.

be this devastating though? I

it, I never even

pup. The doctor literally

Before this happened,

pups.” The words poured out

had not thought of being a mother does not lessen the pain

mourn that loss. Now