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.

her destined mate. She cannot possibly be

second chance mates. I want to

but I cannot. I am not the

needs. Theo also chooses to use

communicate. Looking

hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that

found himself in.

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

and me.

less than twenty

as Scarlet skids to a

up, her eyes go wide as if

a deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but

is processing the fact that

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

were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not

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

agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize

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 to look behind me

see what is causing her pain, only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur

on Daphne. “You

here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch

I have had enough of this

permit you to

and leave here. If you ever come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I

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

close to us though. Scarlet

her mother on

I can even blink Scarlet has

sitting on

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

hated you then. Look at what

is dead, our brother

and if you do not leave here

Scarlet is releasing some of the anger of her childhood out, and I can see

needed

bitch, get off me.

are no better than her.

murdering, lying

curse the Moon Goddess

see the

at her mother’s

over and over, but never

loosened the grip

her mother’s hands,

blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move,

before turning his

Scarlet. This time

to wrap her

did not see that coming.”

is soft. I look down

coming from her eyes.

a time machine. 2

not get long

at my side, informing me that

warriors have removed the bodies

We had some wounded on

casualties.

pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a few

warriors will

taken care of.

make sure that all