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 involved.

She cannot possibly

second chance mates. I want

but I cannot. I am not the man

Theo also chooses to

communicate.

and my heart

found himself in.

how to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill

and me.

are less than twenty

Scarlet skids to

her eyes

wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo.

is processing

The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain

can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will

that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice

in agreement

request. 4

ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not the time for me

My father’s violence is all I have known since I was born. Now he is gone, and I feel free.” Daphne’s voice

wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne

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 judging from the girl’s

zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have

be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down

enough

will permit you to

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 warning, or

towards Daphne and I, murder evident in

it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around

her mother on

Before I can even blink Scarlet has

and she is sitting on her

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

then.

Dad is dead, our brother

if you do not leave

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

needed to.

get off me. You killed

are

of you murdering,

I curse the Moon Goddess for

can see the fire in

die at her mother’s words. Words

Daphne over and

loosened the grip she

mother’s hands, and

hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He quickly

before

Scarlet. This time he does

her

I did not see that coming.”

I look down and see

of tears coming from her

a time machine. 2

do not get long

at my side,

have removed the

some wounded

few casualties. I am thankful

warriors will heal up in a few days at

fallen warriors will be

are taken care of. I glance

that all