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

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

chance mates. I want to

but I cannot. I am not the

needs. Theo also chooses to use

communicate.

and Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and

found himself in.

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

and me.

are less than twenty

skids to a sudden halt.

her eyes go wide as

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

processing the

telling her that Theo is her mate. 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 useless right now to the two people that need them the most. Slowly the girls continue to make their way to

first. Of course, her words were directed at Theo. I 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 is

head in agreement

request. 4

own arrogance that lead to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not

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 if it is a stranger, the first time you take a life is hard. I wrap my arms around her

sky, and both Daphne and

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

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

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

you to

ever come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough;

does not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes.

it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around

her mother on

blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand above her

sitting on

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

then. Look at what

done. Dad is dead, our

you do not leave

some of the anger of her childhood out, and I can

she needed to.

bitch, get off me. You killed

you are no better than

of you murdering, lying

the Moon Goddess

see the

at her mother’s

at Daphne over and over,

had loosened

her mother’s

The blow was enough. to

before turning his

to Scarlet. This time

to wrap her in his arms. 7

I did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

is soft. I look down and see

of tears coming from her eyes. I

a

not get long

is at my side, informing me

have removed the

We had some wounded on our

a few casualties.

pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up

Our fallen warriors will be

taken care of. I

make sure that all the warriors