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 involved.

just lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine. I do not believe

second chance mates. I

cannot. I am not the man that

also chooses

link to communicate.

understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at

found himself in.

lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was helpless to

and me.

less than twenty feet away,

skids to

head snaps up, her eyes go

her what is wrong, but

processing

is as stiff as a board beside me. The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely useless right now to the two

at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy

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 the urge to try and comfort

head in agreement with

request. 4

is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not the

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

night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves

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 the girl’s faces they did not

on Daphne. “You murderous.

you that died instead of your brother.” I

I have had enough

will permit you to take

come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough;

Daphne and I, murder evident in

though.

her

blink Scarlet has both of her

sitting on her

watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting her. I hate you

hated you then. Look at what

Dad is dead, our

not leave

Scarlet is releasing some of the anger of her childhood out, and I can

she needed to.

spoiled bitch, get off me.

are no

murdering, lying

I curse the Moon Goddess

see the fire

at her mother’s words. Words

heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but never

Scarlet had loosened the

mother’s hands,

in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He

neck, before turning his

Scarlet. This time he does not

her in his arms. 7

see

look down

coming from her

a time

get long to process

at my side, informing me that

removed the

We had some wounded

and a few casualties. I

strong. Our wounded warriors will

fallen warriors will

taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this

sure that all the