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

destined mate. She cannot possibly

I want to go

I am

Theo also chooses to

to communicate. Looking to

can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at

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 I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms wrapped around each

and me.

less than twenty feet away,

watch as Scarlet skids to

up, her eyes go

Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing ever,

that she is processing

board beside me. The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely

to talk.” I 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.

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

head in agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for,

it was not your fault. It was my father’s fault, and Dorian’s fault. 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 fighting back her emotions. Even

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

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. “You murderous. whore. You have taken everything from

here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down Daphne’s cheek,

have had enough of

permit you to take

you ever come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to her. Amanda does not heed my

towards Daphne and I, murder evident in

made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around

her

Scarlet has both of

and she is sitting on her chest.

do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you

I hated you then. Look at

Dad is dead,

do not leave here you

some of the anger of her childhood out, and I

she needed

spoiled bitch, get off

mate you are no better than her.

of you murdering, lying little

the Moon Goddess for

existence.” I can see the fire in

at her mother’s words.

she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but

had loosened

mother’s hands, and

hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move,

neck, before

to Scarlet. This time he does not

her in his

see that

is soft. I look

of tears coming from her

a time machine.

not get long to

at my side, informing me that

removed the bodies of

had some wounded on our

few casualties. I am

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

Our fallen warriors will be

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

make sure that