The Alpha's Slave Mate

Alma’s words had successfully shocked both Scarlett and | into silence for a long moment. Hawk was not just the Alpha’s son but was also the next in line to take over his pack.

“How sure is he that this witch is his destined mate?” Scarlett finally gasped out, breaking the tense silence we had been locked in.

“He is sure enough that he would lay his own life down for hers.” Alma practically whispers back. | can see that this is sitting heavy on her heart and mind.

Seeing her obvious discomfort spurredinto action. “Well then | hope to be celebrating their mating ceremony soon. As | said before Luna Alma you will find that we have no issues with Viola, or your pack. | am actually hoping that this will help strengthen our bonds, and we would welcher with open arms here.” A smile broke out upon Alma’s face at my words. “Luna Daphne you cannot possibly fathom how much | appreciate your kind words. | have been worried for Hawk as well as our pack since Hawk declared Viola his destined mate. She is truly a lovely, wonderful woman, with a kind heart and a pure soul.” “If she is as you say then why are you worried about their union?” Scarlett posed the question to Alma, but | already knew the answer.

“She is worried about how the other packs are going to react. If | am right, | can only assthat is why she did not accompany you all on this trip here.” “Luna Daphne please understand we never meant any disrespect, but our kind is fearful of what they do not know nor understand.” Alma is quick to apologize.

“Alma please you have nothing to apologize for. As a Luna myself | understand the position you are in and the need to protect not only your son, but your pack as well. There is no offense taken at all. | do request though that after the summer bash and the others have left that you ask Viola and Hawk to visit us. We can say that Hawk and Caleb are continuing to strengthen pack bonds as he is taking over the position of Alpha soon. | swear on my life that your son, and future daughter in law will be safe here.” | hate to put this kind of pressure on Alma considering everything that she is going through, but my own pack has too many questions that need answers forto wait. Still, | can feel the tendrils of guilt ripple throughas | make the request. | know that Alma is dealing with her husbands’ illness, her eldest son leaving the pack, and with the weight of knowing that her other son is to ascend as Alpha with a witch at his side.

“I do not see a problem with your request; however, | must tell you that technically Viola is not a member of my pack. | can request that she visit, but | cannot command her, nor will | make her against her will. We have built a tentative relationship, but she is still leery of our kind, and | will not break any trust that Hawk has earned with her either.” Alma sounds almost defeated as she agrees to ask Hawk and Viola.

As Scarlett and Alma continue to chat for a moment, mainly with Scarlett apologizing for revealing her secret, my mind is already turning through the events and wondering if we are any closer to sreal answers. | need to find Caleb and find out if there has been any word from the messenger we sent out. There are a ton of things to do today, and | am starting to feel a little overwhelmed. My stomach growling loudly caused a fit of giggles from Scarlett.

“Well ladies | do believe that was our cue to head down to breakfast.” Scarlett teases as my face flushes a light pink. We hurry out of the room, and head down to the kitchen.

As fate would have it Caleb, and Axle were entering the kitchen s we cin as well.

“What has your cheeks turning a delightful shade of pink my wife?” Caleb casually asksas he wraps his arm around my waist pullingsnug into his side.

“Oh, | was teasing her about the monster that apparently lives in her tummy that needs nourishment.” Scarlett blurts out in front of everyone, unfortunately at that moment my stomach did another rumble in protest to not getting any food yet. My face flushed a darked pink as the room laughed at the situation.

“Well let's get that beast fed then.” Caleb exclaims as he liftsup onto one of the barstools and begins making a plate of food for the both of us.

Here | was hoping that you were still blushing from our kiss this morning love. Caleb mind linksto teasethoroughly.

| will admit you leftvery flustered this morning love. That will be something you pay for later. | cannot stop myself from teasing him back. Knowing that we were having this private conversation surrounded by other people was turningon a little bit.

Be careful little one of the promises you make, | can already smell the beginnings of your desire. If we did not have a house full of guest right now, | would be eating you instead of this bagel. | know that my face is bright red at his words because he lets out a slight chuckle. The thought of Caleb throwingon the counter is one that | lock away in the fantasy vault in my head. Right now, | need to be thinking about today and the new knowledge that | have of our situation.

Speaking of guests, | had a talk with Alma this morning. | have svery important information that | need to discuss with you and Theo privately. Caleb nods his head tellingthat he understands exactly what | mean.

“Alright how about we meet in front of the house in say an hour. That should give everyone plenty of tto finish their breakfast and change if they would like. My wife just informedthat she needs to discuss slast-minute decorating ideas withso please excuse us.” Although | had told Caleb | needed to talk to him privately, | did not mean that it had to be right this second.

“Last minute decorating ideas, like say new nursery colors.” Alpha Cole jokingly states as Caleb grabs my hand and is leadingout of the room. My face is sufficiently flushes a deep shade of crimson as | realize that everyone in the room thinks that Caleb and | are leaving to have a morning romp.