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

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

second chance mates. I want to go

cannot. I am not the

Theo also chooses

to communicate. Looking to

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

found himself in.

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,

and me.

than twenty feet

as Scarlet skids to a sudden

up, her eyes go wide as

tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing ever, I can

that she is processing

The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely useless right now to the two people that need them the

Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy start for them. Daphne is

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

agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now

and I feel free.” Daphne’s voice

piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and

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

her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken

everything. It should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear

had enough of

will permit you to take your mates

booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit

towards Daphne and I, murder evident

made it close to us though.

and tackled her mother on

even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s

sitting on her

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

hated you then.

Dad is dead, our brother is

you do not

anger

needed

off me. You

you are no better than

murdering, lying

curse the Moon Goddess for

existence.” I can see the fire

her mother’s words.

she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but

had loosened

her mother’s hands, and Amanda

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

before turning his

Scarlet. This time he does not

her in his

not see that coming.”

I look down and see

coming from

a time

long to

my side, informing me

warriors have removed the bodies

We had some wounded on our

and a few casualties. I am

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

warriors

their families are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is her first

that all the warriors