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.

lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine.

mates. I

I am not

also chooses to use the

communicate. Looking

understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the

found himself in.

Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both

and me.

than twenty feet away,

skids

head snaps up, her eyes go

deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing ever,

is processing the fact

as a board beside me. The great Alpha and Beta of

course, her words were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his

you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that

agreement with

request. 4

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

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

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

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

attention on Daphne. “You murderous.

just like it should have been you that

enough of this

to

leave here. If you ever come back, I will kill 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 heed

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

it close to us though. Scarlet

and tackled her mother on the

Scarlet has both of her mother’s

is sitting on her chest.

you hurt her for years,

you then. Look

Dad is dead,

if you do not leave here you

of the anger of

needed to.

get off me.

you are no better

murdering, lying

curse the Moon Goddess for

see the fire

die at her mother’s words.

she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but

had loosened the

on her mother’s hands,

free. She swings up and hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but

before

This time he

the urge to wrap her

did not see that

look down and see

from her eyes.

I had a time machine.

do not get long to process everything.

my side, informing me

removed

had some wounded on our

few casualties. I am

is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a few

warriors

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

sure that all the