Chapter 38

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Caleb's Point of View

I have been having Hannah take Daphne out, and finalize the preparations for the mating ceremony.

I miss spending time with her, but it has been strategic having her away from home. Theo left two

days ago with a strong lead on her sister, andl am hoping to avoid any questions from her about it. I

will do anything to avoid her getting hurt, and if Theo finds her sister and she does not want to

come then I know it would hurt Daphne. 2

On a positive note Marcus and Lola will be here tomorrow, and I am excited for their visit. I have

also received confirmation that Alpha Jerome will be attending as well. I think that this group of

friendly faces will bring Daphne joy. Hannah sends me a text letting me know that Daphne has

found a dress and they are heading over to the catering company.

I was hoping that Theo would have been in contact by now, but I have not heard from him since he

left. I know that my Beta can handle himself in any fight, but I do not like him being out of contact

for so long. lam hoping that it means he is bringing Scarlet back with him.

My workload has almost tripled since Theo has been gone. I have had to contact various companies

to set up tables, chairs, music, catering, basically the works. I have also had to take over most of

Theo's classes, as well as handling my duties as Alpha, and ensuring that the neighboring packs

have all received invitations to the mating ceremony. Luckily, I already have my tuxedo for the event.

Hannah handled the flowers, except for the flowers I personally picked out for Daphne. Almost

everything was done, and I am grateful for it.

Just then my phone starts ringing, exhausted I look down expecting it to be one of the businesses I

have contracted for the event. To my utter surprise I see that it is Theo that is calling me.

“Please say that you have good news for me.” Theo will appreciate me getting down to business

quick.

“I found her, and she and her mate are coming back with me. Are you alone?”

There is something worrisome in Theo's voice. I let him know that I am indeed alone.

“Caleb I cannot put my finger on it yet, but I have a bad feeling about this. They have been nothing

but hospitable to me since I have arrived, but something seems off with their behavior. Her sister is

utterly submissive to her mate.

Almost as if she fears him. I have a bad feeling, but nothing to confirm my suspicions.” Theo sounds

exhausted, which I am sure that he is. I know that he acted quickly on my behalf in order to find

Daphne's sister. ©

“We will closely monitor the situation, once they are on our grounds. Tell me more about her mate.”

I am curious as to who this male is that could possibly be hurting my mate's family.

“His name is Dorian; he was the Beta of his pack when he mated with Scarlet. Since that time, the

original Alpha has passed away never producing an heir, so Dorian stepped into his place. There are

rumors that he poisoned the old Alpha, but no one is willing to openly talk about him. He is not like

us; he owns Slaves and is openly aggressive towards them. I briefly inquired about purchasing some

slaves from him, but I was quickly shot down.” Theo has done great gathering information.

"If he proves to be problematic, do we have anything to worry about as far as numbers go?” I have

snapped into strategic mode, if this Dorian is going to be a problem, I want to know exactly what

we are facing.

“Caleb this is barely a pack. I have found that many of the former pack members have turned rogue,

what remains is pitiful. I believe fully that the dwindling numbers in the main reason behind him

being against the purchase of slaves. Our junior class alone could crush them.” It pains me to see a

pack reduced to nothing due to tyrannical leadership. Theo's words put my mind at ease regarding

any attacks, but I am concerned now for Daphne's sister. :

“Caleb I am also worried about how Daphne is going to react to seeing her sister now. I can

guarantee that the girl she used to know is not the woman she has been turned into. I know that

you wanted to surprise Daphne but perhaps you should talk with her and give her a heads up.”

Theo makes an excellent point. I need to get to the bottom of the situation quickly.

“Theo make this guy an offer he cannot resist. Make sure that we foot the bill for getting them up

here, and quickly. I need to assess the situation, and if needed we will intervene. I will talk with

Daphne, and hopefully prepare her for what is to come. Additionally, it sounds like his people are

not being treated well before you leave make sure that it is known that any who wish to make there

way here are welcome.” I know that if this last bit of information falls into the wrong hands it could

start a war. Theo is a highly skilled soldier though, and I trust his discretion in this matter. ©

“I understand, Caleb there is one favor I need to ask of you regarding these two. I do not want

Hannah to ever be left alone with Dorian, and I would prefer it if she was not left alone with Scarlet

either. I still do not know if Scarlet is innocent and a victim or a helper in this situation. I just know

that I do not feel comfortable with them, and I do not want Hannah alone with them.” Theo has

always treated Hannah as if she was his own blood daughter, I let him know that I will be more than

happy to fulfill that request. 2

After hanging up with Theo, I wonder how I am going to broach the subject with Daphne. I do not

want to bring her any pain, but I am afraid if I do not talk with her that she will be hurt beyond

words. I also want to alert my elite guard to the upcoming guests and explain that I want them to

keep a close but discrete eye on them. If Theo is worried about the situation, then I am as well.

I mind link my elite warriors and summon them to my office. I carefully lay out the details of our

soon to be guests and the worries that I have with them. After brainstorming with them, we have a

full plan of action. Two of my elite female warriors have volunteered to pose as Omegas to gather

information that may not be available openly. I have learned that egotistical people rarely

pay attention to what they consider people beneath them. lam hoping my girls can gather

information that this posing Alpha does not want revealed. My other members will be scattered,

constantly alert. lam also increasing the amount of night rounds that my squads will run while we

have visitors. Hopefully, these safeguards will not need to be tested but if they do, I know that my

people will be victorious.

With a heavy heart I dismiss them. They know the game plan and will inform the other warriors.

Now I need to figure out how I am going to inform my lovely mate that her sister may be radically

different than she remembers. What started as a great idea for a gift for my mate may have just

turned into utter disaster.