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 everyone

She cannot possibly be mine. I do not

chance mates. I

I cannot. I am not

chooses

to communicate.

understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks

found himself in.

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

and me.

less than twenty

watch as Scarlet skids

eyes go wide as if

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

is processing the fact that

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

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. This will not be an easy start

have one request and that is that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and

in agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

It was my 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

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

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

what is causing her pain, only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It

woman turns and zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken

corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of

had enough of this madness.

to take your

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 warning,

does not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes. 2

though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran

her

blink Scarlet has both of

is sitting on her chest.

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

hated you then. Look at what

done. Dad is dead, our brother is

you do not leave here you

of the anger of her childhood

she needed

spoiled bitch, get off me.

mate you are no

murdering, lying

I curse the Moon

can see

at her mother’s words. Words

has heard yelled at Daphne over and over,

Scarlet had loosened the grip she

her mother’s hands, and

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

neck, before turning his

This time he does not

her in his arms. 7

see that coming.”

is soft. I look down and see the

coming from

I had a time machine.

long

is at my side,

have removed the bodies of

some

and a few casualties. I

will heal up in a

fallen warriors

are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne;

make sure that