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

I quickly tell him who I am. The

is at first

a stance to attack

is fine, as he profusely apologies to me. I make sure to tell him that I am proud of his

the forest. a

me realize that I do

much as I thought

of our pack region. Although I

borders, I do

where our borders are. I

to inquire about that

I

my clothes, I snort

have resolved

today.

that no one else is around before shifting and putting my clothes back on. Walking back to the house I bask in the early morning

sun. Despite my duties for

good right now.

myself yesterday

doctor today.

get over losing the

but for Caleb’s as well.

sort

more harm than good.

few steps to the main

immediately.

just left the shower. My heart aches with missing him.

handled the loss of the pup, or the clinic. I decide

reason for my call, and she politely informs

health clinic.

next receptionist that I

like a male or female doctor.

preference. She

information to get me scheduled, but

she learns that I am

on hold. It is not too long before

phone is picked up by

voice.

Doctor Hollis

feel?”

having

my sister suggested that I reach out and see if there was anything that might possibly help.” Now that there was a doctor

to admit the issues

was experiencing.

would be more than

to

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

that I will

assist

I am having trouble sleeping. I keep having nightmares.” She

I had not realized that I was crying

palm of my

a child is truly devastating. I am

of malice in her voice. In

it is strangely comforting,

motherly.

this devastating though? I

held it, I never even seen

doctor literally

Before this

pups.” The words poured out like a leaking faucet.

not lessen

that