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

just lost her destined mate. She cannot

second chance mates. I want to

I am

chooses to use

to communicate. Looking to

Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and

found himself in.

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

and me.

are less than twenty feet away,

as Scarlet skids to a sudden

snaps up, her eyes go wide as

wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight

she is processing

I can help anyone. Theo is as stiff as a board beside me. The great

need 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. This will not be

some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and

head in agreement

request. 4

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

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

me I hear a 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 did not occur to me that she would be here and judging

her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken everything

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

have had enough of this

you to take

night air. Daphne has suffered enough;

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

us though. Scarlet

and tackled her mother

can even blink Scarlet has

and she is sitting

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

you then. Look at what that

done. Dad is dead,

and if you do not

releasing some of the anger of her childhood out, and

she needed to.

off

mate you are no better

of you murdering, lying

the Moon

existence.” I can see the fire in

die at her mother’s words. Words

heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but

had loosened the

on her 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 snaps

before turning

time

to wrap her in

not see that

soft. I look down and see the

tears coming from her eyes.

a

long to process everything.

at my side, informing me that

removed the bodies

had some

casualties.

Our wounded warriors will

fallen warriors will

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

sure that