The Alpha's Slave Mate novel Chapter 28

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.

“No thank you, Iam going to kick back here and relax before I hit the training field at home.” Theo pops in some ear buds as he gets comfy next to Hannah. I take a good look around at 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 as he sees me looking around the car. “Is this your first time in a car” Caleb asks me.

“Yeah, I mean I seen some of the cars in my town, but this looks newer than the ones I have seen.” '

“I will teach you how to drive soon. This is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, 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 flush again.

Caleb starts moving the car andI am amazed at how it feels. We are still ona dirt road but sitting in the seat feels like we are riding on a cloud. Soon we turn onto the highway and I realize that this is the farthest I have ever been from my home. I can not stop looking at all the trees zooming by as we start up the mountain. It feels like we are flying, and my eyes can not take in everything as quickly as it is passing by. Caleb keeps one hand on the steering wheel but reaches over and takes my hand with his other one. I enjoy the contact; I find it comforting.

After about fifteen minuets or so I finally ask Caleb how far away we are from his home. He informs me that we 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 large green signs stating that Mount Emily is coming up. There are also signs for Boise, and other areas of the world that I have only heard of in passing.

“Do you want to listen to any music while IJ drive? I have Sirius so I can find any kind of music that you like.” I do not want to admit to Caleb that Ihaven o idea what Sirius is, and truthfully, I do not know what kind of music I really like.