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

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

I want to

I am not the man that

needs. Theo also chooses to use the

communicate. Looking

his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that

found himself in.

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,

and me.

less than twenty

Scarlet skids to a

her eyes

is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring

that she is processing the fact

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 need them the most. Slowly the girls continue

the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as

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 fighting the urge to try and comfort

agreement with

request. 4

the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more

was my 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, the first time you take a life is hard. I wrap my arms

Daphne

what is causing her pain, only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to

on Daphne. “You

should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down

enough

you to take your

through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else

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

made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around

tackled her mother on

I can even blink Scarlet has both

is sitting on

years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting her. I

you then.

dead, our

do not leave here

some of the anger of her childhood out,

she needed to.

get off me. You killed

are no better

you murdering, lying little

I curse the

I can see the

her mother’s words. Words

over and

loosened the

her mother’s

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

neck, before turning his

to Scarlet. This time

to wrap her in his arms.

I did not see that coming.”

is soft. I look down and see

tears coming from

I had a time machine.

not get long to process

at my side, informing me

have removed the bodies of

some wounded on our

a few casualties. I am thankful

will heal up

fallen warriors

care of.

that