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

destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine. I do

second chance mates. I want

I cannot. I am not the

needs. Theo also chooses

communicate. Looking to

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

found himself in.

Daphne had to kill her father, and

and me.

less than twenty

Scarlet skids to a sudden

her eyes go wide

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

is processing the

help anyone. Theo is as stiff as a board beside me. The great

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

you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can

head in agreement with

request. 4

to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate

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.

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

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

her attention on Daphne. “You

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

I have had enough of

you to take

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

not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes. 2

never made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran

her mother on the

has both of

and she is sitting on her chest.

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

hated you then. Look at what

dead, our

not

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

needed to.

off me. You killed

mate you are no better than her.

murdering, lying little

the Moon Goddess for

can see the fire

her

she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but never at her. In her own

loosened

her mother’s hands, and

The blow was enough.

neck, before

This time he does

wrap her in

did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

is soft. I look down and see

from her

I had a time machine. 2

long to process

side,

warriors have removed

We had some

few casualties. I am thankful

wounded warriors will heal up in a few

fallen warriors will be

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

make sure that all the warriors