The Alpha King's Mate novel Chapter 7

Covered in sweat, I am jolted awake and shaken. I sit up in bed to find Eric standing over me, worried.

"Alpha, you were having a nightmare. I could hear you down the hall. I've never known you to cry out in your sleep," Eric says, sitting on the end of my bed.

Panting, I try to gather my senses.

"It must have been a nightmare. It felt so real. The moon turned blood red. There was a violent, bloody war. My mate was there. She's alive. I saw her. Her scent was a mixture of violets and honey. She was downcast and afraid. She was singing the saddest song I have ever heard. Our mate bond compelled me to go to her, but she morphed into King Fenris's face when she turned to face me. I think she might be in trouble," I explain.

"I'll fetch the doctor," Eric says.

I grab his arm tightly and sternly look him in the eye.

"I'm serious, Eric. This dream was a message. The Moon Goddess is warning me of what is coming and telling me my mate is alive." I let go of Eric's arm when he realises I'm not mucking around.

"Ok. What do we do about it?" He asks.

"I need to find her. We need Beta Troy back here as soon as possible," I say, and Eric nods.

"I'll find out if he's on his way back," Eric says and leaves the room.

The next day, standing in the front foyer, Beta Troy still hasn't reported back to me.

"Eric. Where's Troy? Why hasn't he reported back to me?" I ask while slamming my fist down on the table in the centre of the room.

Everyone in the foyer flinches and keeps their heads bowed. Eric kneels before me.

"I'm sorry, Alpha. Unfortunately, it seems Troy's mind link is blocked. However, he did say it could be a week until he is back from investigating West Wallow. But, we have, unfortunately, had more reports of more rogues being found dead and skinned near the forest border."

"King Fenris has to be who is responsible for the deaths, I'm sure of it." I say.