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

cannot possibly be mine. I

I want to go to

am not

also chooses to

link to communicate.

and my heart breaks at the predicament that Theo

found himself in.

her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I

and me.

than twenty feet

watch as Scarlet skids to a

eyes

is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is

she is processing

her that Theo is 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

directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes.

you decide.”

head in agreement with

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

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

I hear a wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me and

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

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

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

enough of this

permit you to take your mates

If you ever come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered

stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in

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

and tackled her mother on

blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand

she is sitting on her chest.

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

then. Look at what

Dad is dead,

you do not leave here

some of the anger of her childhood out, and I

needed

spoiled bitch, get off me. You killed

mate you are no better than her.

you murdering,

the Moon Goddess

I can see the fire in

at her mother’s words. Words

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

Scarlet had loosened the grip she

mother’s hands, and Amanda

was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move,

before turning his

This time he does not

to wrap her in his arms.

see that

look down

of tears coming from her eyes.

a time

do not get long to

side, informing

have removed the bodies of

We had some wounded on our

a few casualties. I am thankful

pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will

warriors

their families are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is

make sure that