Caleb watched her doze, caressing her cheek as she did so.

"How are you my mate?"

He couldn't believe it really--he wasn't trying to be cruel, but he knew his truth and he knew he didn't rule...

He was an alpha--yes--but he wasn't the Gibbous alpha.

Stella stirred as she pushed herself closer to him, their bodies connecting and the warmth filling the void between them.

"You saved me, little beta..." Caleb thought to himself, "I owe you my life now."

"Caleb.."

Her little voice chimed in his ear, but he was sure Stella simply wanted to see if the Alpha was alright.

He knew what had to be done now.