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

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

first shocked, and then

as he was in a stance to attack his

make sure to tell him that I am proud of his quick reflexes, before turning

the forest.

encounter makes me realize that I do

know as much as I

Although I knew that

borders, I do

know where our

note to inquire about that

with Caleb. As I near the

clothes, I snort not looking

to what I have

today.

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

duties

really good

promised myself yesterday

the pack doctor today.

over losing the

but for

has been a sort of

am doing more harm than

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

immediately.

shower. My heart aches with missing

or the clinic. I decide to call the clinic. Upon reaching

she politely informs me that she

health clinic.

next receptionist that I speak with

a male or female doctor.

She begins to

information to get me scheduled,

learns that I

hold. It is not too

phone is picked up by a rather

voice.

Hollis how are

feel?”

been having a

I reach out and see if there was anything that might possibly help.” Now that there was a doctor on the line, I admit that I

to admit the

was experiencing.

more than happy

also want you to know that whatever we

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

that I will

assist you better.”

trouble sleeping. I keep

not alive.” I had not realized that I was crying until I felt the tear hit

of

of a child is truly devastating. I am sorry that you had to

malice in her

is strangely comforting,

motherly.

it be this devastating though? I

never even seen

doctor literally said it was

of cells. Before this

thought of having pups.” The words poured out like

does not lessen the pain of losing the

mourn that loss. Now that