The Alpha's Slave Mate novel Chapter 16

Chapter Sixteen

Daphne's Point of View

Everything is happening so fast its almost as if the world tipped over on its axis and dumped me into an alternate reality. One moment! am in my father’s study, pledging my loyalty to a new pack, and the next I am being whisked through the halls of the manor house by Alpha Caleb. My mind is racing trying to filter and comprehend all the changes going on. It is more difficult because Alpha Caleb is holding my hand. °

The moment he pulled me up it was like an inferno when he touched me. Warmth radiated between our hands, racing up my arm and spilling through my chest. My nipples hardened instantly, and it felt like they were straining against my shirt. My body has never reacted this way and it is a little frightening.

His scent keeps wafting behind him and tickling my nose. I recognize it instantly as the smell from the back stairs earlier except now it is so much stronger. He smells earthy, like moss after a rain with hints of pine trees and ginger. It is truly mesmerizing, and I cannot stop inhaling him. My wolf is purring and enjoying the contact we have with this male. If she had her way about it, we would be climbing all over this man as if he was a tall tree in the woods.

I noticed that Alpha Caleb was pulling me into the green room, and I am elated because it is my favorite room in the house. However, he is pulling me into his arms before the door even closes and Iam shocked. My mind is racing, and I feel frozen. Why is he hugging me? Why does he smell so good? Why are my thighs wet? I have the sudden urge to lick his neck, and 1 am stunned that the thought even crossed my mind. Caleb pulls back and my wolf is howling in frustration. I do not know what has gotten into her, but she desperately wants him to put his arms around us again. It has been years since someone hugged me, and I am mortified that I did not even hug him back. He asks me to sit and we settle in on the couch. I am disappointed that he sat on the far side of the couch. My wolf is telling me to go sit in his lap. I wonder when she became such a horn dog. °

Caleb starts telling me about my new pack. I knew from overhearing people talk that the Blue Mountain pack was large. Their reputation is widespread, and my father has wanted to open trade negotiations for some time. Caleb explains that his pack does not own slaves. My mind is racing why would he buy a slave then if he does not own slaves. Crap maybe he only intended to buy me to sell me to another pack. I ask him before I can even stop myself. I need to know. My life just changed in an instant and I need to know if it is going to change again. Iam used to be a slave. It is what I have always known. I am good at cleaning; it is the only real skill that I know I possess. Well if you count being able to handle being punched then I guess I have two skills.

I listen intently as Caleb explains that his pack has bought slaves before. From his explanation I gather that he buys slaves and then sets them free. He explains that doing things this way makes his pack members more loyal to him, and I can understand that point. My respect for him grows by the second. Then he asks me about the wolf he seen in the woods. So, my instincts were right, and it was him. Will he forbid me to shift again? I am terrified to confirm that it was me. Being an early shifter has been a secret I have held inside for so long; I am scared to let anyone else know. Looking into his eyes though I know that I cannot deceive him. I just pledged my loyalty to him and his pack, I do not want to start off on the wrong foot. Finally, I confirm that yes it was me that he seen in the woods. My wolf is purring because she has already seen his wolf. »

Then he drops the mother of all bomb shells on me. Did my ears hear correctly? Did he just say that he thinks Iam his mate? Holy mother Moon Goddess, this man must be delusional, or maybe this is some elaborate prank. “I can’t be.” Its all I manage to squeak out before bursting into tears. Surely this must all be a prank of some sort.

Here I was thinking that my life has changed for the better, how stupid could I be. An Alpha mated with a slave; fairy tales are not true.

I feel Caleb wrapping his arms around me, pulling me into his lap, and softly stroking my hair. I cannot stop the tears from flowing. It feels like I cannot breathe. Every time I inhale it continues the onslaught of sorrow ripping through me at the reality of who and what I am. No one would ever want me. 1am a monster. I was so fat when I was a baby, I killed my own brother in the womb. My own parents do not want me, andI came from them. I am not beautiful by any measure, and I certainly do not belong with an alpha. 

Caleb is rocking me back and forth gently still patting my hair, telling me everything is ok. I wipe my eyes and untangle myself from him. He does not resist when I move so thatI am sitting next to him. I can not meet his eyes right now. Iam so embarrassed that he seen me crying. “Alpha Caleb, I do not know if this is some joke or a prank, but I cannot be your mate. Iam a slave; I have always been a slave. You are an Alpha; you deserve the best at your side not the worst. No one would respect an Alpha that has a slave as a mate.” I could feel my heart shattering as the words kept tumbling out of my mouth.

My wolf was howling, begging me to take it back. What I said was true though, there is no way that I am this Alpha’s mate. : I hear him growl, and instinctively I flinch backwards awaiting the slap that is surely coming, but it never does. “Daphne, look at me.” Caleb's voice is deep and even though I barely know him I can sense that he is angry. '

“Daphne, look at me.” Caleb’s voice is deep and even though I barely know him I can sense that he is angry. '