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 everyone involved.

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

chance mates. I

but I cannot. I am not

also chooses to use

link to communicate. Looking to

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

found himself in.

tell 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

and me.

less than twenty

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden

eyes go

is a deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing ever, I can

is processing the fact

stiff as a board beside me. The great Alpha

was surprised 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 be an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as to what

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

agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

I am so sorry. It was my own arrogance that lead to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much

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 fighting back her emotions. Even if it is a stranger, the first time you take

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

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 judging from the girl’s faces they did not expect

attention on Daphne. “You

just like it should have been you that died instead

enough of

you to take

night air. Daphne has suffered

starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in

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

tackled her mother

can even blink Scarlet has both of

she is sitting

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

you then. Look at what

done. Dad is dead, our brother

you do not

of the anger of her childhood out, and

she needed to.

off me. You

mate you are

murdering, lying

curse the Moon Goddess for

existence.” I can see

die at her

at Daphne over and over, but

had loosened the

mother’s hands,

in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet

neck, before turning his

Scarlet. This time

the urge to wrap her in his

did not see that

soft. I look down

tears coming from her eyes.

I had a time machine. 2

get long to process

at my side, informing me that

removed

had some wounded

a few casualties.

Our wounded warriors will heal up

fallen warriors will

of. I glance

that all