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.

mate. She cannot

I

am not the

chooses

link to communicate. Looking

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

found himself in.

cannot tell you how long we stood there, simply staring at the two women. Unsure of how to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost 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

and me.

are less than twenty feet

skids to a

eyes

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

she is processing

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

talk.” I 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 the

will 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

in agreement

request. 4

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

father’s 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 a stranger,

piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet

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.

your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died

enough of this madness.

to take your mates

voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough;

Daphne

close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran

tackled her mother on the

I can even blink Scarlet has both of her

is sitting on

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

then. Look

done. Dad is dead, our

do not

some of the anger of her childhood

she needed to.

get off me. You

mate you are no

murdering, lying little

the Moon Goddess

can see the

her mother’s

she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but

Scarlet had loosened the grip she

on her mother’s hands,

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

before turning his

time he does

to wrap her in

not see that coming.”

I look down

coming from

a time

get long to

at my side,

warriors have removed the bodies

some wounded on our

a few casualties. I am

strong. Our wounded warriors will

Our fallen warriors will be

are taken care of. I glance over at

sure that all the warriors