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

lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine. I

chance mates. I

am

needs. Theo also chooses

communicate. Looking to

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

found himself in.

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 wrapped around each other they turned and started walking towards

and me.

they are less than twenty feet

skids to

up, her eyes go wide as

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

processing

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 us.

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 will not be an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as to what is happening between the two of

give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s

agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not the time for me to get into all of

It was my 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 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.

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

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

shrieking woman turns and zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You

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

enough of this

to

ever 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, or perhaps

She starts stalking towards Daphne and I,

though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full

her mother on

has both of her mother’s hand

she is sitting

watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever

hated you then. Look at

dead, our

if you do not leave here you will

the anger of her childhood out, and I can see

she needed to.

bitch, get off me. You

you are no better

you murdering, lying little

the Moon Goddess

see the

at her mother’s words.

over and over, but never

loosened

her mother’s hands, and Amanda

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

before

to Scarlet. This time he does not

her

not see that coming.”

is soft. I look down

of tears coming from her

a time machine.

long to process

at my side, informing

have removed

dead. We had some

casualties. I

strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a few days at

fallen warriors will be

families are taken care of.

sure that