Book 2 Chapter 17

Caleb’s Point of View

My eyes start to tear up from strain as I set the final documents for the night aside. I need to go to bed, everyone arrives tomorrow. On one hand I am excited to see Marcus. We have not been able to get together as often this year, and I miss his friendship. I shrug mentally noting that he and I both have mates now and that changes things.

A pang of guilt shoots through me as I think of my mate. For the past week I have been working very hard to ensure that this upcoming meeting runs smoothly. It is even more important now that I know that I am expected to host the Mabon Ball this year. Working long hours has not left much time for Daphne and I to sort out our issues. In an ironic twist with the way I have been working it is almost as if I am the one avoiding her.

Of course, this is purely coincidence. Yes, Daphne hurt me deeply, and I feel that we need to strengthen our bond. She still does not trust me fully, and I have no idea how to fix that problem. I vented to Theo who surprisingly suggested that we try couples counseling. I am not opposed to that, but when he suggested it the idea seemed on the extreme side. Perhaps he is right, and we do need some counseling.

Hannah on the other hand suggested that I whisk Daphne away on a romantic vacation. We never truly got a honeymoon, and I would not mind taking her someplace where we both would not get distracted. Unfortunately, though with this meeting, and the Mabon Ball being right around the corner, it is not an ideal time to leave. There is no easy solution. The downside of being an Alpha is putting the pack first always in the line of priorities.

Thinking of the Mabon Ball I will have to get Daphne and the rest of the girls to help pull it together. I am not worried though; they quickly made an itinerary for the visiting Lunas this week. I had expected ore of a fight from Daphne when I told her that Alpha Noah was going to be in attendance, but she took the issue with great strides. She is truly developing into an amazing Luna. Theo consistently praises her research with our particular wolves.

Maybe I am being too hard on Daphne. It has been less than a year since I turned her life upside down. Granted I have always seen myself as a sort of savior to her, but now I feel like I am acting like a beast. Why does this small woman have the ability to turn me completely inside out? I never used to question my decisions. I have always tried my hardest to be fair, and to keep my emotions in check when dealing with problems. With Daphne though it is always about feelings.