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

cannot possibly be

chance mates. I want to

I cannot. I am

Theo also chooses to

communicate. Looking

can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that Theo has

found himself in.

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

and me.

than twenty feet

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden

her eyes

is asking her what is wrong, but

processing the fact that

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

worry and the

decide.” Theo’s voice is soft, and I can tell that he is fighting the urge to try

head in agreement with

request. 4

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

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

the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet

kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she would be here and judging from the girl’s faces they did not expect

on Daphne.

everything. It should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I

had enough of this

you to take

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

towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her

to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full

her

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

is sitting on her chest.

you hurt her for years, the only joy you

you then. Look at what that

Dad is dead,

you do not leave here you

of the anger of her childhood

needed to.

bitch, get off me. You

own mate you are no better than

you murdering,

I curse the Moon Goddess for

existence.” I can see the fire

her

at Daphne over and over, but never at her. In

had loosened the

on her mother’s hands,

swings up and hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet

neck, before

Scarlet. This time

the urge to wrap her in his

I did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

I look down and see the

tears coming from her eyes. I

a time machine. 2

not get long to process everything.

my side, informing

warriors have removed the bodies

We had some wounded on

and a few casualties. I am thankful

is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in

warriors will be

will ensure that their families are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this

that all the warriors