The Alpha's Slave Mate

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Daphne's Point of View

As I was getting out of the shower, I could hear Hannah's bubbly voice calling my name. I poked my head out of the bathroom and let her know that I was only going to be a moment. I hurried and dried off and threw my clothes on before tying my hair up ina ponytail. Today I was finally leaving, and surprisingly I had mixed emotions about it. I was happy to be leaving here, that I was no longer a slave. On the other hand, this place is all I have ever known. I am a little anxious about going to a place that is completely brand new. I truly wonder what my future holds.

“Are you ready to see your new home?” Hannah is already bouncing around the room, a wide smile capturing her face. Her energy is contagious, and I find myself getting excited about it as well. “ I can not wait for you to see the house; I think you are going to love it. Oh, and I can show you around our little town, and my favorite café and coffee shop.” Hannah is very excited, and I laugha little at how fast she is rattling off places she wants to go. “Alright well let's go get you all packed up, because I am ready to get there.”

I lead Hannah out of Caleb’s room and take her to the back stairs. There is a comfortable silence between us. I start getting a little nervous as we get closer to my room. I know that it is not much, but for so long it has been my sanctuary.

want to grab the few books that I have hidden away.” I naturally look at the

me too when Theo and Caleb bought me. Daphne I was a

night in the green room with Caleb I can finally see how low I have really

near the corner. In this little hole is the only treasure I own, my books. The floorboard is being stubborn today and does not come up as easily as I would have liked. Finally, it breaks free and I can move it to the side. As I am pulling my first book out Caleb surprises us both by showing up. Hannah and I had been so focused on the floorboard we did not hear him approach, and his voice startled us a

is not much, but it was mine. Having him here raises my anxiety. I do not know what he is thinking as he looks around the room. He does not say much but walks over and grabs my clothes. That is all Iown, and I am ready to go now. Caleb, Hannah, and I

bags, throwing my possessions into his bags. He then calls Theo and too soon we are ready to

walking through the halls one last time. I spotted the corner where I got my first broken nose, the place by the steps where my mother whipped me with

did not have a lot of happy memories here. There were moments that I shared with Scarlet that were good, secret hugs and small moments in time. Overall though I realize now that I

activity throughout the manor house. I did not expect my mother and father to come see me off as they had Scarlet, but I did think that they would show up to say