The Alpha's Slave Mate novel Chapter 44

Chapter Forty-Four

Caleb’s Point of View

For Daphne’s sake I am trying my hardest to get along with her sister and Dorian. I ensured that she has enough money to treat her sister to some shopping and a nice lunch. Theo and I discussed having a guy day with Dorian, neither of us wants to but we are curious about him. Daphne and Scarlet have already left for the day. I find Theo and we go in search of Dorian.

We find Dorian in the kitchen harassing one of our Omega members.

“All I want is some damn lunch.” Dorian is yelling at Annie, who looks terrified.

“DORIAN” I used my commanding voice, knowing that he will pay attention. “No one here is a slave. My Omegas do not make me food unless they want to. Here we do things for ourselves. Annie I am sorry about the confusion this is Dorian, Daphne’s brother in law. I will handle it from here, you go ahead and run along. Tell your folks I said hello and look forward to seeing everyone at the mating ceremony.” Annie quickly runs out of the manor house via the kitchen door.

Finally, I turn my attention to Dorian. He is looking at me like I grew another head. As bad as I want to punch him in the nose for being a pompous ass, I love Daphne and I am going to try to make this work.

“Why don’t you have a seat Dorian, would pastrami sandwiches on rye work for you?” Even Theo is shocked that I am being this calm, I just hope that Daphne realizes how much I love her. Dorian thinks about it a moment, but eventually pulls out a chair around the island and sits down. I start getting ingredients out of the fridge and placing them on the counter.

“So, Dorian tell me about California, and the Cedar Wood pack. How are things going down there?” I find that most people let out small details when they start talking about themselves and I am very interested in Dorian.

“It is good, smaller than your pack here, but hopefully that will change soon.” There is something in his tone, that makes me want to press farther on and find out more.

“Oh, what are your plans for extending?” I am careful to keep my voice neutral. 1

“My first step is to handle the rogue situation that we have. As I am sure you heard our previous Alpha was killed by rogues.” I nod my head letting him know that I had hear those rumors. “Once that is settled, I am sure that our pack numbers will rise. Plus, hopefully Scarlet will bear me an heir soon.” I can tell that the heir subject is touchy because he is practically growling when he finishes his sentence. 1

“What do you like on your sandwich?” While Dorian was talking, I have cut up lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese to go on the pastrami.

Theo is still quietly listening leaning against the cabinets.

“Just meat and cheese, maybe some mustard.” I finish prepping the sandwiches. and place our plates on the island. Theo comes over and sits down finally.

“So, your big ceremony is tomorrow, I bet there are a line of broken hearts huh.”

Dorian’s words turn my blood into ice. I can see why Theo does not trust this man; he is a dog.