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

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

chance mates. I want

am not the

also chooses

communicate.

and my heart breaks at the predicament that

found himself in.

had to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms wrapped around each other they turned

and me.

than

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden halt.

head snaps up, her eyes go wide as

is wrong,

is processing

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

I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy start for

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

head in agreement with

request. 4

There is so much

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

hear a wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet

I shift 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 that she would be here and

zeros her attention on Daphne.

just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear

had enough of

to take your mates

voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered

Daphne and I,

close to us though. Scarlet

her

Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand

and she is sitting on her

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

then.

Dad is dead, our

do not

too.” Scarlet is releasing some of the anger of her

needed

spoiled bitch, get off me.

you are

murdering, lying

curse the

I can see

at her

at Daphne over and

had loosened the grip she

mother’s hands, and

was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is

before turning

to Scarlet. This time he does

wrap her in

did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

soft. I look

from

had a time

do not get long to process

at my side,

removed

some wounded on

a few casualties. I am

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

Our fallen warriors will

care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is her first fight. 3

that all the