The Alpha's Slave Mate

Chapter Forty-One

Daphne's Point of View

I cannot believe that my sister is coming here today. I am excited, nervous, and truthfully a little scared. I have not seen Scarlet in so long. I wonder how much she has changed. Scarlet is almost thirty years old; does she have kids?

The thought of kids stops me dead in my tracks. Crap me and Caleb have not been using any protection. My hand floats down to my stomach, what ifI get pregnant? Would Caleb be happy or upset? I look over at Caleb as he is putting on his shirt.

“Caleb, we have not been using protection.” I feel dumb even uttering those words.

“Yeah, so?” Caleb just shrugs at my statement as he sits down to put on his socks, and shoes. How can he be so casual about this?

“Ok, um what if I get pregnant?” I can not believe that he is continuing to get dressed. Having a baby is a big deal. Caleb finally looks at me and realizes that Iam shook up at the thought of children. This is not a subject we have ever spoken about before.

“Daphne, you are my mate. I assumed that eventually we would have children. Is this not something that you want?” Caleb finally stops moving, he is focused on me waiting for me to answer him. '

“I um I have never really thought about i t before. I mean I think I want to have one someday, but what if we already

made one?” Caleb and I have been having sex regularly and not once have we used protection.

Caleb is very still considering my words. “Sweetheart, I think I would be the happiest person in the universe if you already are with child.” Caleb gets up, and I have to laugh because he only has one shoe on. Regardless he walks over and gives me a hug. “Daphne, you would make a wonderful mother, and I look forward to when that day comes. I am not in arushat all, but if that time has already come than great. If it has not then also great, it will come someday. Stop worrying about every little step love, some things are better left in fate’s hands.” Caleb’s words do calm my fears. I am a little less anxious because at least now! know that he is open to children if it does happen. '

“Now hurry up and finish getting ready your sister will be here soon, and I know that we have a very busy day before us.” Caleb’s words snap me back into reality, and I finish getting ready. By now Scarlet should be getting closer to where we live, and I am very excited to see her.

Caleb attempts to feed me breakfast when we get downstairs, but my stomach is so unsettled I beg him for just some toast and honey instead. I hate that I know so little about my own sister, and I hate our parents more for helping to cause this distance between us. As we are eating, I keep seeing Caleb pause, as if he is in deep thought.

“What are you doing?” I finally had to ask him because he paused with food halfway to his mouth. Caleb glances at me completely clueless as to what I just asked him. “Caleb you keep pausing in the middle of eating, and you look like you are a million miles away.” I clarify my question for him.

“Oh, I was using the mind link to talk to the patrolling guards to see if Theo’s car has been spotted yet.” I am confused at his words.

“What do you mean you mind linked?”

there are links so strong that a person can feel when another person is hurting. You should try it sometime with me. You simply concentrate very hard and try to senda message to me

get anything?” I eventually asked him when I did not feel or hear anything

“I have had a room set up for your sister and her

doing that I did not even think about the fact that she is spending a

just spotted; they will arrive in about five minutes. We should meet them out front, Iam sure you are anxious to see Scarlet.” Now I am super happy about this mind link business. I jump up and grab our plates, dumping them unceremoniously into the

in the dishwasher but right

nervous, but I

I can not help being excited. Just then I see Theo’s car coming up the road. I let out a small squeal, surprising even myself. It feels

Dorian exits the car first, not bother to help Scarlet out. He has a scowl

beautiful the last time I had seen her. She was athletic, but curvy

crimson hair that matched her name,

had been a bubbly but mature woman, that instantly put people at ease. The woman standing in front of me was a far cry from the

with silver in spots, it was thinning and looked greasy. Her bubbly personality had vanished, and she seemed meek. Even her bright shiny emerald eyes were dull now. She smiled but it was not the thousand watt smile she used to have, this was forced and barely turned up the corners of her mouth.

made all the arrangements to make your stay here pleasant with

snarls at the word mate. I cannot believe that this was the blonde tall gentleman that came so long ago to claim Scarlet.

does not say thank you, or even attempt to grab any of his bags. He walks up the steps ready to follow Bradley into the house. Caleb gives Bradley a knowing nod, indicating that even though Dorian was

long.” I reach out to hug her, but I noticed she flinched. “Um is everything ok?” I do not mean to pry into her life already, but after the display that Dorian just made, I am starting to get a clearer picture of

about Dorian; he is just tired from the traveling. We do not leave the house much, so this is new for him.” Scarlet is talking and using her hands. I cannot believe that she is making excuses for him, but I just got her back after being separated for so long

in agreement. I scoop up some of her bags, and Caleb gathers the rest, leading her into the house. Bradley is just coming down the stairs as we enter. He lets Caleb know that he will take the bags upstairs. Iam

you for coming here for my mating ceremony. I know that it is sudden timing.” I start talking as I am filling the tea kettle. “I appreciate you being here since you are the only family

really great to be here. I am sorry Daphne; I should have done more when we were younger. I should have never of

come to realize that mom

and I never got to thank you.” I did not plan on

not have any kids. California is alright, it is warmer than Oregon, but the trees do not grow

time, but he did. I have been here about a month. He has been very patient with me as] had to learn everything I missed growing up.” Once

better?” I am a little surprised by Scarlet’s

her hatred grew over the years. In the end I am grateful for it all. If 1 would not

nice?” Scarlet is not leaving any opening for me