The Alpha's Slave Mate

Chapter Fifteen

Caleb’s Point of View

I could smell her before I ever even seen her face. Instantly my wolf was howling, mine. My heart stopped in my chest when she walked through the door. She is breathtaking. Even in sweatpants and an old tee-shirt she is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. She is long legged, with long brown hair cascading in soft waves down her back. She looks thin, and in the back of my mind I wonder when the last time she ate was. ’

Her scent is intoxicating, better than the best wines ever produced. It reminds me of sunshine, gladiolas, pine trees, and rosemary. She smells like the forest in springtime, pure, natural and mine. My wolf is begging to come out. He is practically demanding it. He wants to take her in our arms, hold her and never let go.

As if she can read my mind she looks into my eyes. My wolf is howling so loud its difficult to concentrate. Her eyes are almond shaped, and she has recently been crying. I can see the wetness still on her cheeks, and every fiber of my being wants to wipe those tears away. There is no doubt that she is my mate. My claws are digging into the armchair to stop me from swooping her up in my arms. It is not difficult to see that she is scared out of her mind. I want to ease her fears as quickly as I can. Her hazel eyes go wide, and she looks down at the floor. My wolf instantly flies into a rage seeing her act so obediently to people that do not even deserve to be in her presence. I immediately ask her to look up again. I need to see her eyes. She complies and I feel Theo place his hand on my shoulder.

mind is handing Jason a pen. Once again, Iam thanking the Mood Goddess that Theo can read my reactions so well. I know that he feels my urgency to finish this business. All I can think about is getting her out of here, holding her close to me. Letting her know that I will never let anyone hurt her ever again. I know ultimately that

can choose not to join my pack my wolf is howling i n frustration. Truthfully, if she chooses to stay, I cannot guarantee that I will not start an all-out war to have her at my side. I do not want to force her, but I can barely contain myself in this seat. My muscles are tense in anticipation of her answer. Then she blows my mind by kneeling in front of me and pledging her loyalty to my pack. Words can not explain the anger

arm. Just feeling her skin is making my heartbeat wildly. Her hands are calloused from years of cleaning, and I notice that she has long fingers. My mother would have said that she has piano hands. I tell her that we need to talk,

her along to the room I was given. I need to be alone with her even if it is only a moment. I cannot believe I found my mate. | I barely have the door shut and Iam pulling her to me and hugging her. I feel her go still and her arms do not wrap around me. Warning bells are going off in

“Please Daphne take a seat I would really like to talk to you and get to know you better.” I motioned to the couch and she walks over obediently and sits down. I am taking

huge change.” She shakes her head in agreement, I can see that she has questions that she wants to ask but her fear is holding her back. “ Let me explain what just happened, and maybe a little bit about your new life. My Beta Theo and I discovered that you were a slave here to the Silver Moon pack. We do not have slaves in the Blue Mountain pack.” Her eyes go wide at my words.

slaves, then why did you buy me from Alpha Jason?” Her lips are quivering as if she expects me to throw

every member of our pack is revered and treated well. Even our Omegas are treated well and serve a purpose within our pack. Every member has a say in the way our pack is managed, and although we are a very large pack you will quickly learn that we are a very close pack.” She is staring

is now, and I really