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

for everyone involved.

mate. She cannot possibly be mine. I do not believe

second chance mates. I want

I am

also chooses to

communicate. Looking to

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

found himself in.

had to kill her father,

and me.

they are less than twenty feet

Scarlet skids to a

eyes go wide as

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

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 Beta of the Blue

worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will

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

agreement with

request. 4

It was my own arrogance that lead to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not the time

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

and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look

corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and

her attention on Daphne. “You murderous.

like it should have been you

had enough of

will permit you to take your mates

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

it close to us though. Scarlet stepped

her

has both of

and she is sitting on

for years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting her. I hate you for it,

hated you then. Look

Dad is dead, our

you do not leave here

anger of her childhood out, and I

she needed to.

spoiled bitch, get off

own mate you are no

murdering,

the

see the fire

die at her

has heard yelled at Daphne over and over,

loosened the

mother’s hands, and

blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance.

before turning his

time

the urge to wrap her in his

not see that coming.” Daphne’s

is soft. I look down and see the

tears coming from her eyes.

a

long to process everything.

at my side, informing

have removed the

dead. We had some wounded on our

a few casualties. I am thankful

pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will

Our fallen warriors will be

are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is

sure that all the