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

lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly

chance mates. I want to go

I cannot. I am not

also chooses

to communicate. Looking

can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that Theo has

found himself in.

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

and me.

they are less than

as Scarlet skids to a sudden

snaps up, her eyes go wide

is wrong,

processing the

her 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

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

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

head in agreement

request. 4

sorry. 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,

he is gone, and I feel free.” Daphne’s voice is hard, and I can tell that she is fighting back her emotions.

both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne

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

turns and zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken everything from

been you that

had enough of this

you to take your

booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered

care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I,

it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo,

and tackled her mother

Scarlet has both of

sitting on her

for years, the only joy you

you then. Look at what

Dad is dead, our

not leave here you

of the anger of her childhood

she needed to.

get off me. You killed

you are no better

of you murdering, lying

I curse the Moon Goddess

can see

die at her mother’s words.

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

loosened

mother’s

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

before

This time he does not

to wrap her in his arms. 7

did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

look down and

coming from her

a time machine. 2

get long to process

is at my side, informing me that

have removed the bodies

had some

casualties.

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

Our fallen warriors

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

that all the warriors