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

cannot possibly

I want to go

I cannot. I am not the man

Theo also chooses to use the

communicate.

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

found himself in.

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

and me.

they are less than twenty feet away,

as Scarlet skids

snaps up, her eyes

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

that she is processing the fact

me. The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely useless right now to the two people that need them

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 the two

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

head in agreement with

request. 4

the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize

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

Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me and her

corpse. It did not occur to me that she

her attention on Daphne. “You murderous.

everything. It should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down Daphne’s cheek,

I have had enough of this

permit you to

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

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

though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full

tackled her mother on

I can even blink Scarlet has both of her

sitting on her

going to hurt her anymore, do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting her. I hate you for

then. Look at what that

done. Dad is dead,

you do not leave here

of the anger of her childhood out, and I

needed

spoiled bitch, get off me. You killed

mate you are no

of you murdering, lying

the Moon Goddess for

see the fire in

at her mother’s words. Words

heard yelled at Daphne over and over,

Scarlet had loosened the

her mother’s hands, and Amanda

blow was enough. to knock

neck, before turning

This time he

her

see that coming.”

is soft. I look down and

from her eyes. I

I had a time machine.

get long to

my side, informing me

removed the bodies of

had some wounded on our

and a few casualties.

Our wounded warriors will heal up in

warriors

taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is her first fight.

that