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

lost her destined mate. She cannot

I want to

but I cannot. I am not the man

chooses to use

to communicate. Looking

I can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that Theo has

found himself in.

mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I

and me.

less than

Scarlet skids to

up, her eyes

is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing ever,

is processing the fact

beside me. The great Alpha

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 will not be an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as to what is happening between

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

agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

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

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

the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me and 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 the girl’s

her attention on Daphne. “You

been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear

enough

will permit you to take your

you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to her. Amanda does

not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne

to us though.

and tackled her mother

Before I can even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s

and she is sitting on her chest.

hurt her anymore, do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever found

hated you then.

done. Dad is dead, our brother is

and if you do not leave

the anger of her childhood out,

needed

bitch, get off me. You killed

are

you murdering, lying

I curse the Moon Goddess

I can see the fire in

at her

heard yelled at Daphne over and over,

had loosened the grip

her mother’s hands, and

jaw. The blow was enough. to

neck, before turning his

This time

wrap her in his arms. 7

did not see

I look down and see the

coming from her eyes.

I had a time

get long to

is at my side, informing

removed the bodies

We had some

a few casualties. I

wounded warriors will heal up

fallen warriors

will ensure that their families are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this

sure that all the