The Alpha's Slave Mate

Alma’s words had successfully shocked both Scarlett and I into silence for a long moment. Hawk was not just the Alpha’s son but was also the next in line to take over his pack.

“How sure is he that this witch is his destined mate?” Scarlett finally gasped out, breaking the tense silence we had been locked in.

“He is sure enough that he would lay his own life down for hers.” Alma practically whispers back. I can see that this is sitting heavy on her heart and mind.

Seeing her obvious discomfort spurred me into action. “Well then I hope to be celebrating their mating ceremony soon. As I said before Luna Alma you will find that we have no issues with Viola, or your pack. I am actually hoping that this will help strengthen our bonds, and we would welcome her with open arms here.”

A smile broke out upon Alma’s face at my words. “Luna Daphne you cannot possibly fathom how much I appreciate your kind words. I have been worried for Hawk as well as our pack since Hawk declared Viola his destined mate. She is truly a lovely, wonderful woman, with a kind heart and a pure soul.”

“If she is as you say then why are you worried about their union?” Scarlett posed the question to Alma, but I already knew the answer.

to react. If I am right, I can only

Daphne please understand we never meant any disrespect, but our kind is fearful of what they do not know

and Caleb are continuing to strengthen pack bonds as he is taking over the position of Alpha soon. I swear on my life that your son, and future daughter in law will be safe here.” I hate to put this kind of pressure on Alma considering everything that she is going through, but my own pack has too many questions that need answers for me to wait. Still, I can feel the tendrils of guilt ripple through me as I make the request. I know that Alma is dealing with her husbands’ illness, her eldest son leaving the pack, and with the weight of knowing that her other son

your request; however, I must tell you that technically Viola is not a member of my pack. I can request that she visit, but I cannot command her, nor will I make her against her will. We have built a tentative relationship, but she is still leery of our kind, and I will not break any trust that Hawk has earned with her either.” Alma sounds almost

Scarlett apologizing for revealing her secret, my mind is already turning through the events and wondering if we are any closer to some real answers. I need to find Caleb and find out if there has been any word from the messenger we sent out. There are a ton of things to do today, and I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed. My stomach growling loudly caused a

to breakfast.” Scarlett teases as my face

have it Caleb, and Axle were entering the

casually asks me as he wraps his arm around my waist pulling me snug

I was teasing her about the monster that apparently lives in her tummy that needs nourishment.” Scarlett blurts out in front of everyone, unfortunately at that moment my stomach did another rumble in protest to not getting any

then.” Caleb exclaims as he lifts me up onto one of the barstools and begins making a plate of food