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

lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine. I

second chance mates. I want to go

I cannot. I am not the man

needs. Theo also chooses to

link to communicate.

can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks

found himself in.

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

and me.

less than

as Scarlet skids to a

eyes go wide

headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet

that she is processing the fact that

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

at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an

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 Scarlet. Scarlet thankfully shakes

in agreement

request. 4

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 get into all of that.

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

night sky, and both Daphne

kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and

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

be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you

had enough of this

to take your

through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to her. Amanda does not heed my warning,

Daphne and I, murder evident

made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full

tackled her mother on

Before I can even blink Scarlet has both of her

she is sitting on

her for years, the only

I hated you then. Look at

is dead,

you do not leave

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

needed to.

off me.

own mate you are

murdering, lying

I curse the Moon

I can see the fire in

die at her mother’s words.

at Daphne over and over, but never at her. In her own

loosened the grip she

her mother’s hands, and Amanda

hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough.

neck, before turning his

time he

her

did not see that

is soft. I look down and

coming from her eyes.

I had a

do not get long to process

side, informing me

removed the bodies

had some wounded on

and a few casualties. I am

will heal up in a few days

fallen warriors will

families are taken care of. I

sure that all