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

just lost her destined mate. She cannot

second chance mates. I

cannot. I am not the man

chooses to

link to communicate. Looking

his hesitation, and my heart

found himself in.

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, both women stood, arms

and me.

less than twenty

watch as Scarlet skids to

head snaps up, her eyes

asking her what is wrong,

that she is processing

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

that it was Scarlet that spoke first. Of course, her words were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not

time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that he is fighting the urge to

agreement

request. 4

so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but

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 around her pulling

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

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

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

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

I have had enough

you to take

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

stalking towards Daphne

though. Scarlet

and tackled her mother on

I can even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand above her

she is sitting

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

you then. Look at what that

is dead,

if you do not leave here

Scarlet is releasing some of the anger of her childhood out, and I

needed

off me. You killed

you are no better than her.

you murdering, lying

I curse the Moon Goddess

existence.” I can see the fire in

die at her mother’s

Daphne over and over, but never at

Scarlet had loosened the grip

on her mother’s hands,

blow was enough. to

before turning

time he does not

urge to wrap her in his arms.

not see that coming.” Daphne’s

is soft. I look down

tears coming from her

I had a time

do not get long to process everything.

at my side, informing

removed the

had some wounded on

casualties. I am thankful

pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in

Our fallen warriors

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

make sure that all the warriors