The Alpha's Slave Mate

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Chapter Forty-Three
Daphne’s Point of View
I am so excited; I get to spend today with my sister. I know that we had a little of a rocky start yesterday, but I attribute some of
that to the fact that she was traveling all day.
Caleb spoke with me this morning and he is going to have a guy’s day with Dorian, and Theo. This gives Scarlet and I time to go
shopping, and Caleb even suggested taking her out for lunch. He is having one of his warriors drive us since I still have not
learned to drive. I called Hannah and invited her to come with us, but she said that she had other plans for today. 3
I throw on some black jeans, with a light blue tank top. I finish off my look with a black and white checkered long sleeve overshirt.
I like the contrast of the flowy material and the tight jeans. I finish it all off with a cute pair of Vans that Hannah insisted that I buy.
I throw on a little mascara and deem that I am ready to go. I bound out of my room, ready to find Scarlet and start our day.
I stop dead in my tracks as soon as I hit the hallway, I can hear yelling and it sounds like Dorian. On one hand I do not want to
eavesdrop, but on the other hand I am curious as to what is going on. I inch closer walking carefully down the hall, making sure
not to bump anything. It is clearer now that the person yelling is Dorian.
“I am not respected here. We should go to your parents’ home. This whole trip is bullshit, just them trying to show off what they
have. Like they are trying to rub our noses in it.” My heart breaks a little, because I assume, he is yelling at my sister. I also get a
little mad, Caleb and I would never try to make them feel bad or show off. I was not sure if I should knock and ask Scarlet if she
was ready or wait for her downstairs. I can hear that they are still talking but their voices are lowered now, and I can not make
out what they are saying. After a few moments I decide that it is better to knock.
“Hey Scarlet, are you ready to go? Hi Dorian, how are you today?” I did not want him to feel like I was leaving him out. Dorian
grunts in reply, then turns around and heads for the bathroom. Scarlet looks after him sadly, but then looks at me and nods her
head that she is ready. We do not say anything as we walk down the stairs and out the front door.
Caleb had the car ready for us, and his warrior was already behind the wheel.
Scarlet and I climbed in the back seat. None of us spoke until we entered La Grande.
“Do you want to do some shopping, or grab something to eat first?” I was not sure where Scarlet would want to go first.
“How about we grab a drink?” Scarlet’s reply took me by surprise.

“Um there is a little café up ahead we can go there.” Caleb’s man drove up alongside a little café, that had the option for outside
or inside seating. It did not look busy and Scarlet and I were seated quickly. We both took a moment looking over the menu.
“Uh I was hoping for a drink that had a kick to it. Oh well I think I will get the chicken salad sandwich, and a sweet tea. How about
you Daphne?”
“I am not that hungry so I think I will have a BLT and a water with lemon in it.” I was too nervous to eat a big lunch. The waiter
came back over, and we gave him our order.
“So, tomorrow is the big day, are you nervous?” I thought about Scarlet’s question, in a way I am but not about it being with
Caleb.
“I am not nervous about Caleb; I know that him and I are meant to be. I am nervous about messing up during the binding part of
the ceremony. I do not want to embarrass Caleb.” Scarlet smiled at me, and the tension that had been between us seems to be

lifting.
“I remember being nervous too, although I was more scared about leaving home. I wished I could have taken you with me. I am
sorry Daphne.” Scarlet is looking down at her hands, so I reach over and place my hands on hers.
“Scarlet you know that they would have never agreed to that. The only reason why father agreed to selling me to Caleb was
because he was paying a lot of money, and I am sure that he was hoping it would lead to farther trading with the pack. I was
never mad about you leaving with Dorian. I had hoped that you were living a fairy tale love story.” 2
“It was pretty great at first. Dorian was attentive, and sweet. He always had a quick temper, but he used to work it out on the
training field.” Scarlet pauses for a moment with a wistful look in her eye. “He changed after he became Alpha. He spent money
like there was an endless supply, he started drinking heavily, staying out longer. He quit telling me that he loved me. At first, I
thought that once he got the hang of managing the pack that he would go back to being normal, but then rumors started and
most of our pack left. That pushed him to drink more, and then his behavior became more erratic.” My heart breaks for my sister
as tears start to moisten her eyes.
“The day I walked into our bedroom and found him rutting with a slave was the day that I knew nothing would ever be normal
again. I swear I felt my heart break that day.
You know he looked over and knew that I was in that room and he still did not stop. Sometimes I wish it was as easy as humans,
and we could divorce.” I wish there was something that I could tell her, but when I had talked with Caleb he did not know if
anything could be done.

“I am so sorry Scarlet; I wish there was something I could do to help.”
“No, it is ok, honestly in a lot of ways I kind of feel like it is karma. For my entire childhood I was doted on, spoiled, and popular. I
did not have any real problems, and I excelled at almost anything I tried. I went with the flow of everything. Even the beginning of
my mating to Dorian was easy. We did not fight. I was overdue for some kind of strife. I never truly stood up for you. There were
many times that I should have tried to stop them, or at least dealt with
Heather but I did not stop them.” Although I know most of what Scarlet was speaking was true, I still did not want her to feel bad
for not sticking up for me. She was still the only person that had shown me kindness. The waiter brought out our plates, and we
started eating slowly, both lost in thought.
“Scarlet you were the only person that hugged me. I know that you think that you could have done more, and maybe you could
have but at least you had shown me kindness. I clung to those memories, they made it easier to deal with the beatings. The fact
is that we have messed up parents, but that is the past and we have each other now. I know that you live in California, but I hope
that this is not our last time meeting up.” 1
“I do not want to lose you again either. I had wondered what had happened to you, but everyone refused to talk about you. I
wanted to come back and visit but I was embarrassed by Dorian’s behavior.” I understand exactly what she means. Scarlet was
a legend; I can only imagine how she would be viewed if anyone in our old pack. had overheard Dorian earlier like I had.
Thinking about it made me feel guilty that I had been listening.
Scarlet and I finish our food and make small talk. We talk about the differences between here, our old home, and her home in
California. She tells me stories of going to the ocean, some of the members of her pack, and how she tried to learn knitting. Soon
we were giggling and telling jokes back and forth. We decided to do some shopping and started walking around town. We picked
up a few things from some local shops, and I found a great wallet for Caleb. Soon it was time to pick up the cake.

After the cake was securely loaded up in the car, we knew that it was time to head home. I did not want today to end. For some
reason it felt like we were in a protected bubble, if this moment could last, we were invincible.
Heading back to the house it was like that bubble was bursting, reality was returning. I was sad to see this day coming to an end.
We were parked and just climbing out of the car when the front door flies open. Dorian, and Caleb are both red in the face,
Dorian has his hands in fists.
“Grab your bag NOW.” Dorian literally spits the words out in Scarlet’s face. I watch as her face falls.Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm

“What happened Caleb?” I do not want my sister to leave, but once again it looks like Dorian is taking her from me.
“He tried to force himself on Hannah, thinking that she was a slave. Theo attacked him, and when I found out what he had done I
had let him know exactly what I thought of him.” Caleb’s voice is cold, and monotone. His eyes are dark, and I can see that he is
trying to contain his wolf. 4
“SCARLET I said get your bag NOW, do not make me repeat myself again.” Dorian’s eyes are wild, and he is pacing.
“AHEM.” Everyone is startled by the voice coming from the other side of the car, we had all been paying attention to the drama in
front of us. Turning I can see that Theo is standing there, like Caleb his eyes are dark, and he is barely hanging onto his ability to
talk normally. “If I might have a moment of your time Scarlet, I think there is some information that you may find useful.” Theo
thumps down a rather old and yellowing leather-bound book on the top of the car.
“Dorian may have been your destined mate at one time, once he started sleeping with other women though that breaks your
bond. You do not have to listen to him, you can leave him if you want.” Theo’s words ring out, loud and crisp in the night. 4
“She is going to leave me. Scarlet go and get your things right now.” Dorian’s voice is lowered and menacing. He is half growling
and looks ready to brawl. 4
“No.” Scarlet’s voice was so low that at first,
I thought that I had imagined it.
“What do you mean no?”
“I mean no Dorian. I am staying here; I am going to watch my sister get bound to her mate. Then I will decide what I want to do
from there.” Scarlet’s voice grows stronger as she talks to Dorian. Dorian is not handling the news well and is growling deeply as
she finishes. Dorian takes a step towards Scarlet, but Theo flies over the car, and Caleb jumps down the steps to come in
between them. 8
“The lady said that she is not coming with you. I suggest unless you plan to fight me right here, that you accept what she is
saying and leave.” I have never seen this side of Caleb. He is scary like this, menacing but protective. Although he appears
scary, I am surprised that I am not scared of him. I am proud of him, and it is reassuring to know that he will and can protect me.
“You will all regret this.” Dorian spits out before turning and leaving. Caleb instructs his warriors to assure that Dorian leaves the
area and does not come back. Scarlet and I make our way into the house. Scarlet looks

upset but assures me that she is ok and goes upstairs to sleep.
“Thank you.” I want Caleb to know that I appreciate him for doing everything he can to help my sister.
“I am sorry that you had to see that side of me.” Caleb looks upset, like he is embarrassed.
“Caleb I am proud of you.” I walk over and tilt his face so that he is looking into my eyes.
“You stood up for my family, and me. I like knowing that you can protect me if needed.” Caleb pulls me in for a hug. We stay like
for few minutes, simply enjoying being close to each other. Caleb lets me know that he needs to finish up a few things before he
can come up to bed. I am feeling exhausted, so I turn and start to head upstairs. I figure I will take a quick shower and relax
before
Caleb comes up. 5
The shower does wonders for my tense muscles. Drying off I grab my robe and wrap myself up in it. Walking back in the
bedroom, I am a little disappointed to not see Caleb. I climb into bed hoping that he will be up soon..