Chapter Twenty-Four

 

Caleb’s Point of View -

 

I really hated leaving my mate. She was vulnerable right now and I wanted to stay and comfort her some more. I know that she is going to sleep fora while, she unloaded a lot of emotional baggage that she has kept locked away for a long time. That kind of emotional release tends to be exhausting both physically and mentally. I made sure that she was secure in the bed before I headed out assess the damage of tonight. ~

 

Theo let me know that he is outside the manor house by the back door. I take the back stairs down, retracing my steps from this morning. Thinking about this morning makes me realize just how much my life has also changed in such a short period of time. Heading towards the woods this morning I was fearful of becoming a feral wolf, almost sure that the Moon Goddess had forgotten to create a mate for me. Now here I am with my mate upstairs, ready to wage war on those that have hurt her.

 

Stepping outside I take a deep inhale of the night air. I love the cool crisp smell of the dirt, pine needles, and fall scents. Theo is standing close to the door and I see that Marcus is with him.

 

“How was the rest of the ball?” I cannot stop myself from being slightly quirky, hoping that it will lift some of the tension.

 

mishap between one of our warriors and a male from the Mission pack over a female, but it was handled peacefully. I ensured that everyone in our pack was safe, and they know to mind link if anything is wrong. Alpha Jason has requested

 

out no later than noon tomorrow. I believe that staying here will soon turn hostile, and Iam excited to get Daphne home and settled. I want her to experience some normalcy, and she will

 

to ask you why you did not inform me of your mate’s circumstances?”

 

I did not say anything about her upbringing when your mate asked about how

 

father. I made it clear to him this afternoon when he signed the contracts that she was mine, and that no one was to harm her. Evidently he failed to pass along the information to his pack.” It is hard admitting the truth to my friends. As an Alpha I am supposed to think three steps ahead of everyone. Strategize how to keep my pack safe. Tonight, I

 

your mating ceremony. I had hoped to invite you to ours as well, but we have not set a date yet.” Marcus, Theo, and

 

have you not set a date yet? Ido not mean to pry, but your mate seems to love you as much as you love her.” Iam

 

Lola loves me, and she has fully accepted me as her mate. We have already marked each other, but we are having some disagreement on living arrangements. There is also the possibility that she may be pregnant.” I look at Marcus ready to congratulate him, but the look on his face says that he is not happy about that news. Hanging his head slightly Marcus goes on to tell us that Lola had a boyfriend before him and that there was a possibility that she may be carrying his child. It is not uncommon for wolves to have lovers before they find

 

mean it is what is expected. Although I have been hoping and praying that she is not with child. Iam blessed beyond a doubt that I found her, unfortunately life has been so hectic that we have

both are so lucky; you have your mates. Yes, there are some complications that come with both, but they are here on Earth with you.” Marcus and I did not comment for a moment, instead we took a minuet to reflect on Theo's words. I felt guilty that Marcus and I had been speaking freely of our mates in front of Theo. I know that

 

apologize for speaking without thinking earlier.” Marcus is the first

 

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