The Alpha's Slave Mate novel Chapter 60

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 more with 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?”