The Alpha's Slave Mate

Chapter Forty-Eight

Caleb’s Point of View

Today has not gone the way that I had planned. I had planned so carefully, down to the flower arrangements. I thought

that I had every base covered, surely nothing could go wrong. I had been arrogant, cocky enough to believe that no one would try to attack. My pack was known to be fearless, and it was no secret that my allies would be in attendance of my mating ceremony. I had pulled my guards in so that they could witness the ceremony, and in doing so I left my people vulnerable. I did this, in my own arrogance I created the war zone that was

before me.

I can only stare in horror at the woman who saved my life. I underestimated Dorian. I was already tired from fighting

Alpha Jason when Dorian had surprised me from behind. He was quicker than I imagined he would be. He was also a

better fighter than I ever would have

given him credit for. Scarlet saved my life, but in doing so she lost her destined mate. I can only imagine what is going through her head, knowing that she was

the one that took his life.

“Mine.” Theo’s words snap my attention

directly to him. I turn to see him staring

at Scarlet, tears in his eyes. His eyes are boring into Scarlet, and I can see that his body is fighting a war with itself. 10

“Theo” I try to draw his attention away,

but it can not be deterred from Scarlet. I

know that he does not believe in second

chance mates, but perhaps she is his. Daphne starts wiggling in my arms,

trying to break free from my grasp. My

attention finally falls on her and I realize

she is fighting to go to her sister. I let her

go,

Daphne runs over and wraps Scarlet in her arms. Pulling her back into her chest and rocking her on the ground as if she were a child. I knew that today would

changer our lives, but I could have never of predicted that it would be this way. For once I do not know what to do, what to say, or even how to begin processing everything. 2

“Caleb, I need to go. Something is not right with me; I think I am headed to the infirmary.” Theo’s voice pulls me out of my self-loathing and snaps me back into reality. I look Theo over, looking for any signs of trauma, other than the

superficial bruises and cuts that have

appeared. I can find nothing that would

warrant a trip to the infirmary.

“Theo what is going on, I do not see

anything.” I do not normally question Theo, but on this occasion I must.

“No, there is something not right with my head. I am imagining things.” Theo’s voice is shaky, and I notice that he is still

staring at Scarlet. Since we are in such

close vicinity, and werewolves have

excellent hearing I decide to use the mind

link.

Would your trip to the infirmary have

anything to do with the fact that you are staring at Scarlet, and called her yours? I

do not mean to be blunt with Theo, but I

cannot waste any time trying to figure out

moves for

mate. She cannot possibly

chance mates. I want to go

I am not the man

chooses to use

to communicate. Looking to

Daphne and Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at

found himself in.

cannot tell you how long we stood there, simply staring at the two women. Unsure of how to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms

and me.

are less than twenty

as Scarlet skids to a

snaps up, her eyes go

that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at

she is processing the fact that

of her being is telling her that Theo is her mate. Again, I am lost as to how I can help anyone. Theo is as stiff as a board beside me. The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely useless right now to the two people that need them the most. Slowly the girls continue to make their way

to talk.” I was surprised that it was Scarlet that spoke first. Of course, her words were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This

and that is that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that he

agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

sorry. It was my own arrogance that lead to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I

minds. My father’s violence is all I have known since I was born. Now he is gone, and I feel free.” Daphne’s voice is hard, and I can tell that she is fighting back her emotions. Even if it is a stranger, the first time you take a life is hard. I wrap my arms around her

a wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves

Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and

attention on Daphne. “You

have been you that died instead of your brother.”

had enough

will permit you to take

the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will

stalking towards Daphne and

made it close to us though. Scarlet

her

even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s

is sitting

her anymore, do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting

hated you then. Look

done. Dad is dead,

you do not leave here you

the anger of her childhood out, and

she needed to.

bitch, get off me. You killed

mate you are

you murdering,

I curse the Moon Goddess

can see

her mother’s words. Words

and over, but never at her. In

had loosened the grip

on her mother’s hands, and Amanda

in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He quickly snaps

before turning

time he

the urge to wrap her in his arms.

did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

I look down and see

tears coming from her eyes. I

had a

not get long to

is at my side, informing me

warriors have removed the bodies

We had some wounded

few casualties. I

warriors will heal

fallen warriors

their families are taken care of. I glance

that all the