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

just lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be

I want to go to

but I cannot. I am

Theo also chooses to use

to communicate.

understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks

found himself in.

them any comfort. 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.

than

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden

her eyes go

wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is

she is processing

me. The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely useless right now to 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 utterly lost as to what is happening between the

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 and comfort Scarlet. Scarlet thankfully

in agreement with

request. 4

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 for me to get into all

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

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

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

on Daphne.

have been you that died instead

had enough of

you to take

I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has

starts stalking towards Daphne and

never made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo,

her mother on the

even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand above

is sitting on her chest.

hurt her for years,

I hated you then. Look at what

Dad is dead,

not leave here

the anger of her childhood

needed to.

get off

you are no better than

murdering, lying

the Moon

existence.” I can see

at her mother’s words. Words

yelled at Daphne over and

had loosened the grip she

her mother’s hands,

up and hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off

before turning

to Scarlet. This time he does not

the urge to wrap her in his arms. 7

see that coming.” Daphne’s

soft. I look

from her eyes. I

had a time machine.

do not get long to process everything.

my side, informing me

warriors have removed the bodies

some wounded on

and a few casualties.

strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a

Our fallen warriors

care of.

sure that all the