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

moves for everyone

just lost her destined mate. She cannot

mates. I want to go

I cannot. I am

also chooses to

link to communicate. Looking to

hesitation, and

found himself in.

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.

less than

Scarlet skids

eyes go

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

she is processing the fact

I am lost as to how I can help anyone. Theo is as stiff as a board beside me. The great

and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as to what

before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that he is fighting the urge to try and comfort Scarlet.

in agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

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

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

night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind

to see what is causing her pain, 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

attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken everything

everything. It should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your

I have had enough

you to take your

through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough;

not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her

it close to us though. Scarlet

her mother

Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand above her

sitting on her chest.

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

hated you then. Look at

done. Dad is dead, our

you do not leave here

the anger

she needed to.

spoiled bitch, get off

you are no better than her.

you murdering, lying

the Moon

existence.” I can see the fire in

at her mother’s

and over, but never at her.

loosened the grip she

mother’s hands, and

free. She swings up and hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock

neck, before turning

This time he does not

wrap her in his arms.

I did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

look

from

had a time

not get long to process everything.

my side, informing me that

removed the bodies of

We had some wounded

a few casualties. I am thankful

warriors will

fallen warriors will be

are taken care of.

that all the