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

is at first shocked,

as he was in a stance to attack

to me. I make sure to

the

realize that

as I thought

Although I knew

along our borders, I

where our borders are. I

a mental note to inquire about

I near the area

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

sun. Despite my duties for today,

really good right now.

myself yesterday that I would

doctor today. I

losing the

for

been a sort of

doing more harm

the main door, I

immediately.

our room, I can tell that I have just missed Caleb. His scent is still very strong, and there 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 call. I am not sure if

the pup, or

for my call, and she politely informs me that she is transferring me to the mental

health clinic.

next receptionist that I speak

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

She

to get me

that I

me on hold. It is not too

phone is picked up by

voice.

this is Doctor Hollis how

feel?”

been having a few

out and see if there was anything that might possibly help.” Now that there was a doctor

to admit

was experiencing.

more than

you to know that whatever

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

experiencing, so that I will

assist you

to start with I am having trouble sleeping. I keep having

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

palm of

devastating. I am sorry that

of malice

it is strangely comforting,

motherly.

this devastating

held it, I never even seen the face

The doctor literally said it

this

even thought of having pups.” The words

because you had not thought of being a mother does not lessen the pain of losing the unexpected pup. You have

right to mourn that loss. Now