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

just lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine.

second chance mates. I

I cannot. I am not the

needs. Theo also chooses to use

communicate.

Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament

found himself in.

to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms wrapped around each other

and me.

less than twenty feet away,

watch as Scarlet skids to

up, her eyes go wide as if

wrong, but Scarlet

processing

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

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 for

request and that is that you give it some time, before you decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that

agreement with

request. 4

is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right

feel free.” Daphne’s voice is hard, and I can tell that she is fighting back her emotions. Even if

me I hear a wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen.

mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here

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

it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down Daphne’s

enough of this

you to take your

you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air.

stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in

made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full

and tackled her mother on

Before I can even blink Scarlet has

she is sitting on her chest.

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

I hated you then. Look at

Dad is dead, our brother is

do not leave here you will

of the anger of her childhood out, and

needed to.

off me. You

mate you are no better than her.

murdering,

the Moon Goddess for

can see the fire

at her mother’s words.

and over,

Scarlet had loosened

mother’s hands, and Amanda

blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He quickly snaps

before turning his

to Scarlet. This time he does

wrap her in his arms.

not see that coming.”

soft. I look down and see the

tears coming from her eyes.

had a

get long to process everything.

side, informing me

have removed the

We had some wounded

a few casualties. I am thankful

Our wounded warriors will

fallen warriors will be

their families are taken care of. I glance over at

make sure that all the