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

next moves for everyone involved.

She cannot possibly

I want to

am

needs. Theo also chooses to use

to communicate. Looking to

Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and my heart

found himself in.

of how to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was helpless

and me.

are less than twenty

as Scarlet skids

up, her eyes go wide

deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is

processing

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

need 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

before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that he is fighting the

head in agreement with

request. 4

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

father’s fault, and Dorian’s fault. Their greed, their arrogance, their demented minds. My father’s violence is all I have known since I was born. Now he is gone, and I feel free.” Daphne’s

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

white. I shift trying to see what is causing her pain, only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and judging from the girl’s faces they did not expect

Daphne. “You

been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down Daphne’s cheek,

had enough

you to take your

come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to her. Amanda does not heed my warning,

does not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes.

made it close to us though.

and tackled her mother

blink Scarlet has

and she is sitting on her

anymore, do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the

you then. Look at what that

done. Dad is dead, our

you do not leave here you

too.” Scarlet is releasing some of the anger

she needed to.

bitch, get off me. You killed

you are

you murdering, lying little

curse the Moon Goddess for

I can see the

at her mother’s

yelled at Daphne over and over, but never at her.

Scarlet had loosened

on her mother’s hands, and

free. She swings up and hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He

neck, before turning his

time he does

her in his

not see that coming.” Daphne’s

is soft. I look down

tears coming from her eyes. I

I had a time

do not get long

is at my side, informing

removed

had some wounded

casualties. I

is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a

warriors will

of. I glance over at Daphne; this is

sure that