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

her destined mate. She cannot

second chance mates. I

but I cannot. I am not the man that

also chooses to use the

communicate.

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

found himself in.

to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was

and me.

are less than twenty feet away,

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden

her eyes go wide as

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

she is processing the

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

need to 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

one request and that is that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is

agreement

request. 4

ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not the time for me to

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. I wrap my arms around

wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne

Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and judging from the girl’s

turns and zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous.

should have been you that died instead of your

have had enough of this madness.

to

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.

towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her

to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo,

and tackled her mother on the

can even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s

is sitting

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

hated you then. Look at what

Dad is dead, our

do not leave here you

anger of her childhood out, and

she needed

spoiled bitch, get off me. You killed

you are no better than her.

you murdering,

the Moon

can see the

her mother’s words.

she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over,

Scarlet had loosened

her mother’s hands,

The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet

before turning

to Scarlet. This time he

her in his arms.

I did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

soft. I look down and see the

coming from her

had a time machine.

not get long to process everything.

my side, informing me

removed the bodies of

some wounded on our

a few casualties.

is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in

Our fallen warriors

I will ensure that their families are taken care of. I

sure that all the