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

She cannot possibly be mine. I do not believe

second chance mates. I want to

am not the man

chooses

to communicate. Looking to

and Scarlet are, I 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 her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms wrapped around each other they turned and started walking

and me.

they are less than

Scarlet skids to a

head snaps up, her eyes go wide

deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at

that she is processing

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

can see the worry and the fear

will understand whatever decision you make. I only have one request and that is that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s

in agreement

request. 4

lead to this chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to

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

night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to

Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to

her attention on Daphne. “You murderous.

it should have been you that died

enough of this

you to

myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough;

stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in

us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo,

and tackled her

has both of her mother’s hand

is sitting on her

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

I hated you then. Look

done. Dad is dead, our brother

do not leave here

the anger of her

needed

spoiled bitch, get off

own mate you are no better than her.

of you murdering,

curse the Moon Goddess

can see the fire

die at her

yelled at Daphne over and over, but never at

loosened the grip she

mother’s hands, and

jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo

before

Scarlet. This time he

urge to wrap her

I did not see that

soft. I look down

of tears coming from her eyes.

I had a time machine. 2

not get long to

at my side, informing me

warriors have removed

had some wounded

a few casualties. I am

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

warriors

I will ensure that their families are taken care of. I glance

that all the warriors