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

next moves for everyone

cannot possibly be mine. I

chance mates. I want

I cannot. I am

Theo also chooses

link to communicate. Looking

understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the

found himself in.

to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms wrapped

and me.

than twenty feet away,

Scarlet skids to a

snaps up, her eyes go

tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is

that she is processing the

mate. Again, I am lost as to how I can help anyone. Theo 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 people 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

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,

in agreement with

request. 4

It was my own arrogance 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 not the time for me to

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

piercing the night sky, and both Daphne

corpse. It did not occur to me that

shrieking woman turns and zeros her attention on Daphne.

you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down Daphne’s cheek,

had enough

you to take

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

towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes. 2

to us though. Scarlet stepped around

her mother on the

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

sitting

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

I hated you then.

Dad is dead, our brother is

if you do not leave

some of the anger of her childhood

she needed to.

bitch, get off me. You

mate you are no better

of you murdering,

curse the Moon Goddess

existence.” I can see the

die at her mother’s

heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but never

Scarlet had loosened the grip

mother’s hands, and Amanda

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

neck, before

time

the urge to wrap her in

did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

is soft. I look down and

tears coming from her eyes.

I had a time machine. 2

get long to

at my side, informing me

removed the

had some wounded on our

casualties. I am

will heal up in

warriors

are taken care of. I glance over at

that all the warriors