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.

destined mate. She cannot possibly be

second chance mates. I want to go to

cannot. I am not the man

Theo also chooses to

to communicate. Looking to

Daphne and Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and my heart

found himself in.

mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help

and me.

they are less than twenty feet away,

Scarlet skids to a sudden halt.

snaps up, her eyes go wide as

deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at

is processing

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

spoke first. Of course, her words were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy

understand 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

in agreement with

request. 4

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

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

wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me and her

only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and judging from the girl’s faces they

shrieking woman turns and zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken

been you that died instead of your brother.”

enough of

will permit you to take your

the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to her. Amanda does not heed my warning, or perhaps

towards Daphne and I, murder evident

to us though. Scarlet stepped

and tackled her mother on

has both of

she is sitting on

not going to hurt her anymore, do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever found was

you then. Look

done. Dad is dead,

you do not leave here

too.” Scarlet is releasing some of the anger

she needed to.

bitch, get off me.

own mate you are no better than

of you murdering, lying little

the

see the fire in

at her mother’s

Daphne over and over, but never at

had loosened

on her mother’s hands, and Amanda

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

neck, before

time he

wrap her

see

I look down and see the

of tears coming from her eyes. I

a time machine. 2

do not get long to

side, informing me that

removed the

had some wounded

a few casualties.

wounded warriors will heal up

fallen warriors

are taken care of. I glance over

make sure that all the