Chapter 59Book 2 Chapter 7
Caleb’s Point of View
Knock, Knock
I get distracted from the paperwork sitting at my desk as Theo pokes his head in my office. “Hey how is
everything going?”
I sigh and do not try to hide the stress
that is weighing down on me. “Well as far
as I can see we are good as far as food for the winter, thanks to Ellie our crops have done well. With
Hannah’s help the
livestock are doing great too. Even with the boost in pack members thanks to your careful planning we
are set. Alpha Jerome has requested a few things, but it is all things that we can cover.”
“Ok so now that you have filled me in
with knowledge that I already know, how are you doing? As in you specifically.” Par usual nothing
escapes Theo’s
attentiveness.
I pull out two tumblers and the bottle of Brandy that I keep in the desk and pour us both a drink. “In
truth man I feel lost. I know that Daphne needs me to give her time, and I have tried but it is weighing
on me heavily. We barely interact anymore, and I feel like I am losing her.” I take a sip of my drink
before continuing. “The worst part about it all is I am the one that suggested that she help out morewith our special wolves. I thought that having a project would help distract her, but I never thought it
would consume her
as a whole.”
“Wild question but have you tried to talk to her about it?” Theo’s suggestion has
me pausing and wondering if he is right.
“I have thought about it.” I admit to him sheepishly.
“So, what is stopping you from actually doing it?”
Looking down into the amber liquid, I contemplate telling him about the
kitchen episode. “I have no idea how to even begin speaking with her about it. I do not want her to stop
with the training, I just want more time with her, but she may take it the wrong way. I also do not want
her to feel like I am telling her what
to do either. I want her to be her own
person and make her own decisions.” Theo nods his head in understanding.
“My best advice to you is literally to set
her down and talk with her. You two are
never going to resolve issues by avoiding them.” Theo stares at me intently and I know that he is right.
“Speaking of loves, how are you and Scarlett doing?” Scarlett is Theo’s second chance mate, and I
know that they had a rocky beginning.“I think that things are going better. We are still taking things slow, although as I am sure you know we
are fully mated
now.” We both chuckle at his gentle phrasing. “I have thought about bringing up the subject of possibly
having pups, but right now everything is still too new, and we are both adjusting.” Theo and
Scarlett both had traumatic events that
have caused them to be wary of each
other.
“As long as you both are happy, then I am happy. I know that Daphne enjoys having her sister close.”
Saying this out loud gives me an idea. “Hey, do you think that Scarlett would be willing to have a talk
with her? Just to find out what is going on
inside Daphne’s head.” I can not help but to ask him hopefully.
“Wow I never thought I would see the day that the great Alpha Caleb tries to take the cowards way out.
Daphne is YOUR mate, and this is YOUR problem.” I hang
my head knowing that Theo is right, but I am still scared of saying the wrong thing. Theo takes note of
my disposition. “Are you still afraid that Daphne may reject you?” My silence is all the confirmation
that he needs.
Only Theo knows how scared I was that
my mate would reject me. It took a long
time for me to find my mate, and I was onthe brink of turning feral. I am known to
be quick and decisive in my actions, and it
is a rarity that I give people a second chance if they anger me. Daphne is the one person that calms
the beast within
She alone sooths the wildness of my
soul.
“Caleb, I know that it is hard for you to fully believe this but Daphne truly loves you. I know that you
have not had an easy road, but you are gentle with her. I am serious man, talk to her. Pack a nice
picnic style dinner, that I will have
Scarlett help you with. Take it to the
training center and ask her to have dinner with you. Then lay it all out on the
line about how you have been feeling.
Clear communication will get you
results.” Theo moves towards me and
clasps his hand on my shoulder. Although he is my Beta, I truly feel that he is my
brother.
I thank him for the advice and will put the
plan into motion tomorrow evening, as it is too late today to take care of it. Theotakes his leave to spend the evening with his mate, and I stare out the window of
my office wondering if my mate is still at the training center. At least my head is a little clearer now that
we have a plan in place. I just pray that Daphne is open to talking everything out with me. With a heavy
sigh I switch off the lamp in my office and head to bed.