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 young

at first

was in a stance

to me. I make sure to tell him that I am proud of his quick

the forest. a

realize that I do

as much as I thought I

of our pack region. Although I knew that we

borders, I do

know where our

note to inquire

Caleb. As I

clothes, I snort not

what I have resolved to

today.

and putting my clothes back on. Walking back to the house I bask in the

sun. Despite my duties for

really good right now.

yesterday

pack doctor today. I know

losing

my sake but for

sort of therapeutic relief,

am doing more harm than good.

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

immediately.

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

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

and she politely informs

health clinic.

next receptionist that I speak

polite, and she asks if I would like a male or female doctor. I explain that I do

She begins to

information to get

she learns that I

me on hold. It is

picked up by a rather cheery

voice.

is Doctor Hollis how

feel?”

having a few

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

admit

was experiencing.

would be more than happy to

you to know that whatever we

doctor patient privilege.” I felt slightly better after she stated that. “Now

experiencing, so that

assist you

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

um the baby was not alive.” I had

of my hand.

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

hint of malice in her voice.

it is strangely comforting, almost

motherly.

be this devastating

I never even seen the

literally said it

cells. Before this happened, I had

pups.” The words poured out like

because you had not thought of being a mother does not lessen the pain of losing the unexpected

that loss. Now that