Chapter 30

Chapter Thirty

Daphne's Point of View

It has been a couple of weeks since I moved in with Caleb. I am still getting used to my new life, and

I am learning new things quickly. My first few days here were a blur of action. Caleb insisted on

buying me a whole new wardrobe. For the first time in my life lown jeans. I was astounded at the

money Caleb was throwing around, but he insisted that it was for a good cause, because I can not

run around naked.

Caleb was a great shopping partner until it came time for undergarments. At that point he called in

Hannah asa reinforcement. *

Hannah was a ton of fun shopping with. She filled the cart with all kinds of lacy panties, with bras to

match. We giggled as we held them up to each other in front of the dressing room mirror. Hannah

insisted I get a few thongs, I thought that they would be uncomfortable, but surprisingly they are

not. She eventually talked me into buying a few lingerie things as well. I was blushing when I told

her that I would not even know when to use them, but she told me that I would know when the

time was right.

Everyone knew that Caleb and I had marked each other, but I have been stalling him on when we

will havea commitment ceremony. I accept the fact that Caleb is my mate.

Even though I am still learning things about the mating process, lam not ready to stand in front of

everyone and make our vows. I just need some time to adjust. As soon as I think I have one thing

down, something else pops up that I must get used to. I am also scared about becoming Luna of

the pack. I did not think about that when I marked Caleb. Well to be honest I was only thinking

about one thing when I marked Caleb. I really do not believe that I will make a good Luna, and I feel

like 1 will eventually let Caleb down.

Caleb swears that I am doing great and learning at a fast pace. One of the things that I had to learn

is that Caleb believes in both men and women warriors. He asked me to start training with the

younger wolves, since I have never trained before. He said that I should at least know how to defend

myself in case of a surprise attack.

I was embarrassed that I had to train with the younger pups at first, even more embarrassed that

they could beat me in sparring. The first couple days of training whooped my butt. My thighs,

calves, and arms felt like they weighed a million pounds. I am learning quickly though, and now I

have started training with the teenage wolves. It may not seem like much to some people, but I am

proud of my progress. *

Theo has taken to teaching me about the politics that Caleb is involved in. I have learned about the

packs that are closest to ours, the ones that have issues with out pack, and how Caleb deals with

rogues. In my old pack I was taught that rogues were dangerous creatures, not to be trusted. People

told tales of rogues attacking just for sport.

Although Theo confirmed that it does happen sometimes, he explained that not all rogues are bad.

He used Hannah as an example. If Hannah's parents had not been killed, then she would have been

raised a rogue. She never had the choice as to whether she wanted to belong to a pack. Theo went

on to explain that some of their best warriors were in fact at one time considered rogues. +

The most amazing thing that I had learned so far though is how Omega wolves are treated here

Caleb does not mistreat his Omega wolves at all, in facts he tries to find what they are passionate

about and helps hone their skills so that they are useful to the pack. The Chief doctor here is an

Omega but he is treated as if he were equal to Theo. Learning this made me feel completely

comfortable with Caleb, and his pack. Caleb has built a small empire not on fear but with respect.

Everyone has a job that benefits the pack in some way, and they are made to feel important. *

Caleb works a lot, which I should have expected since he is the Alpha. He trains in the mornings with

his elite soldiers. Then he is constantly in business meetings, trade negotiations, or handling pack

business. Caleb also makes it a mission to meet any newborn pups in the pack. I love how close he

is with his pack members, but between his work schedule and my training and schooling we have

not had a lot of time to spend together.

I find that I miss Caleb when he gets very busy. I do not know if it is because we marked each other,

or because lam developing feelings for him. Either way I decided that tonight I want to make him

some dinner, and perhaps try out one of those lingerie pieces that Hannah talked me into buying.

So, after Theo's lessons I ran down to the little store here in town and picked up some fresh fish,

salad greens, potatoes, and a few other items.

I know that Caleb likes fish, and so dols ol figure a nice seared salmon with lemon garlic butter, and

scalloped potatoes would make for a filling entrée. I grab the salad greens to prepare a nice side

salad as an appetizer. I know that Theo is taking Hannah to a neighboring town this evening so we

should have the house to ourselves.

As dusk approaches! set to cooking in the kitchen. I hum a little as lam preparing our food, looking

forward to surprising Caleb. He has done so much for me, that I like that I am able to do this for

him. Plus, it makes me think of happy housewives and I play around with that thought for amoment.

Once the food is done, I turn it on the warmer, waiting for Caleb to get home. I think he was

handling some trade negotiations today, so I expected him home before now.

I push away my disappointment and instead go upstairs to change into the lingerie that Hannah

and I bought. I pull out the black lace teddy. Of the ones I bought this one covers the most, but it

feels amazing against my skin. The lace is very soft, it has a sweetheart bustline that enhances the

curves of my breasts. The spaghetti straps crisscross in the back before meeting again with the

barely there lace that covers my ass. I let my hair down and brush it out good. For a moment I wish I

would have asked Hannah to do my makeup, but I will have to go without tonight. Finally, I feel like

lam presentable, and even turn to look myself over in the mirror.

I head back downstairs to see if Caleb has made it home yet. It is getting late and I have still not

heard from him. If the fish stays in the warmer much longer it will turn rubbery. Time ticks on and I

have still not heard anything from Caleb. I finally shut the oven off and throw out the fish. I hate to

admit it but lam crushed that the night I planned out has been ruined. The thought is enough that I

just head upstairs and lay down.

As I lay in our bed, I find tears pricking the back of my eyes. My anxiety and fears have finally caught

up with me. Laying here I wonder if he has already grown tired of me. Perhaps he is in the arms of

someone else tonight. Has he decided that he does not wanta slave as his mate after all? I know

that my mind is running wild, but after spending so little time together lately I can not stop the

destructive thoughts. I curl into a ball and allow my fears to consume me asl cry my frustrations out

in my pillow. Finally, the sweet call of sleep rocks my exhausted body, and as I drift off lam crushed

that he is still not beside me.