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.

destined mate. She cannot possibly

chance mates. I want to

I cannot. I am

chooses

to communicate. Looking to

his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that Theo has

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

and me.

less than twenty feet away,

Scarlet skids to

up, her eyes

can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is

is processing the fact

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

directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear

whatever decision you make. I only have one request and that is that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that he is fighting the urge to try

head in agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that

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

and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me and

Jason’s corpse.

Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have

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

had enough

you to take

you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I

does not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and

though.

tackled her mother

Scarlet has both

she is sitting

years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting her.

then. Look at

dead,

not leave here you

the anger of her

needed

get off me. You killed

mate you are no

you murdering,

the Moon Goddess

can see the

at her

over and over, but never at her. In her own

Scarlet had loosened the grip she

her mother’s hands, and

blow was enough. to

neck, before turning

This time he does not

urge to wrap her

I did not see that coming.”

look down and

tears coming from

a

long to

at my side, informing

have removed the bodies of

dead. We had some wounded on

and a few casualties. I

strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a few

Our fallen warriors will

of. I glance over at Daphne; this

that all the warriors