The Alpha's Slave Mate novel Chapter 15

Chapter Fifteen

Caleb’s Point of View

I could smell her before I ever even seen her face. Instantly my wolf was howling, mine. My heart stopped in my chest when she walked through the door. She is breathtaking. Even in sweatpants and an old tee-shirt she is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. She is long legged, with long brown hair cascading in soft waves down her back. She looks thin, and in the back of my mind I wonder when the last time she ate was. ’

Her scent is intoxicating, better than the best wines ever produced. It reminds me of sunshine, gladiolas, pine trees, and rosemary. She smells like the forest in springtime, pure, natural and mine. My wolf is begging to come out. He is practically demanding it. He wants to take her in our arms, hold her and never let go.

As if she can read my mind she looks into my eyes. My wolf is howling so loud its difficult to concentrate. Her eyes are almond shaped, and she has recently been crying. I can see the wetness still on her cheeks, and every fiber of my being wants to wipe those tears away. There is no doubt that she is my mate. My claws are digging into the armchair to stop me from swooping her up in my arms. It is not difficult to see that she is scared out of her mind. I want to ease her fears as quickly as I can. Her hazel eyes go wide, and she looks down at the floor. My wolf instantly flies into a rage seeing her act so obediently to people that do not even deserve to be in her presence. I immediately ask her to look up again. I need to see her eyes. She complies and I feel Theo place his hand on my shoulder.

Instantly Iam snapped back into reality, and I know that we need to make this deal go through quickly. Theo as if reading my mind is handing Jason a pen. Once again, Iam thanking the Mood Goddess that Theo can read my reactions so well. I know that he feels my urgency to finish this business. All I can think about is getting her out of here, holding her close to me. Letting her know that I will never let anyone hurt her ever again. I know ultimately that this is her decision though, so I explain to her that she has a choice. '

As I explain to her that she can choose not to join my pack my wolf is howling i n frustration. Truthfully, if she chooses to stay, I cannot guarantee that I will not start an all-out war to have her at my side. I do not want to force her, but I can barely contain myself in this seat. My muscles are tense in anticipation of her answer. Then she blows my mind by kneeling in front of me and pledging her loyalty to my pack. Words can not explain the anger coursing through my veins that my mate is kneeling on the floor. I can feel her fear as if it were my own and part of me wants to rip every persons heart out that has caused her to have this fear.

Taking a deep breath, I grab her hand and electricity shoots up my arm. Just feeling her skin is making my heartbeat wildly. Her hands are calloused from years of cleaning, and I notice that she has long fingers. My mother would have said that she has piano hands. I tell her that we need to talk, and I am pulling her out of the room before anyone can object. °

My mind is racing as my wolf is prancing around. Still holding her hand, I gently lead her along to the room I was given. I need to be alone with her even if it is only a moment. I cannot believe I found my mate. | I barely have the door shut and Iam pulling her to me and hugging her. I feel her go still and her arms do not wrap around me. Warning bells are going off in my head and I realize that she is still scared. Shit, I berate myself mentally. All I wanted to do is put her at ease, and instead I am terrifying her. '