The Alpha's Slave Mate

Chapter Twenty-Eight

Daphne's Point of View

We did not have to walk too far before we came upon a group of vehicles. I have seen some of the vehicles in my town but have never ridden in one. 

Eve3ryone is piling into trucks, and cars and I look up at Caleb with questions. :

“We tend to run everywhere we usually need to go, but for longer trips yes we use our cars.” He is almost chuckling as he explains. “Come on my jeep is right over here.” Caleb brings me to a larger SUV style vehicle. It is an off-white color with larger tires that look like they are for off road hauling. The truck is more spacious than I expected it to be and Caleb loads up our bags. Iam nervous and excited to be going in a car for my first time. Theo and Hannah throw their stuff in the back as well. ©

Caleb goes around to the passenger side and opens the front door. “Daphne, I want you to ride up front with me. I want you to be able to see your new home.” I feel a little strange as I slide into the car. assume that Theo normally sits here, and I do not want to offend him.

“Theo if you want to sit up here you can, I do not mind sitting back there.” I really do not want to cause any offense or have any problems with any of my new pack mates.

the interior of the car. The seats are black leather, and super comfortable. The dash is huge and as Caleb starts the vehicle there is a minicomputer showing a map. Caleb looks over at me and chuckles slightly

in my town, but this looks newer than the ones I have seen.”

it has four-wheel drive which is important in the winter months since we live up in the mountains. It also has great safety features which makes it an ideal car for you to learn in.” Caleb leans over me and snaps a strap over my chest. “Your first lesson is that in any vehicle you should wear your seat belt. It will keep you in place if a crash happens. Your safety will always bea priority to me.” Caleb smiles at me as he sits back in his seat, his smile causes butterflies to erupt in my stomach. I briefly recall this morning and I feel my face

all the trees zooming by as we start up the mountain. It feels like we are

are about forty-five minutes away from home and asks me if lam comfortable. “Yes, the seats are very comfortable. I did not know that cars move so fast, I can barely see everything before it disappears behind us.” I continue watching out the window and see

do not want to admit to

he likes to listen to. Caleb releases my hand briefly to reach below the map and presses a button. Soft country music fills the car. I am enjoying this ride, watching the scenery and the twangy slow

already so comfortable with Caleb.

are almost home” Caleb informs me. I sit up a little straighter in the seat taking in everything around me.I love the large blue pines that are growing along the roadside. It is like my old home and in a way

out of the way in the mountains. It gives our people privacy to be able to

slows down significantly and turns off ona narrower road with a heavy thicket of trees at the entrance. I imagine that if I had been driving, I would have missed this turn. Soon the asphalt turns toa dirt road, and it is like we are on a trail weaving in and around