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

just lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be

chance mates. I want to go to

cannot. I am not the man

also chooses to use the

communicate. Looking

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

found himself in.

Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was helpless to do anything to

and me.

than twenty

watch as Scarlet skids to

up, her eyes go wide as if

headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing

she is processing the

a board beside me. The great Alpha and Beta of the Blue Mountain pack are completely useless right now to the two people

the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as to what is happening

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

in agreement with

request. 4

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

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

the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me

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 from the girl’s faces

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

you that died instead of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down

enough

you to take your

My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to

not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident

to us though. Scarlet

tackled her mother on the

can even blink Scarlet has both of her

is sitting on her

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

hated you then. Look

dead, our brother

not leave here you will

too.” Scarlet is releasing some of the anger

needed

spoiled bitch, get off

are

you murdering, lying little

the Moon Goddess for

existence.” I can see the fire in

die at her mother’s

has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but never at her. In her

had loosened the grip

mother’s

blow was enough.

before turning

Scarlet. This time he

to wrap her

I did not see that

I look down and

of tears coming from her

I had a time machine. 2

not get long to process everything.

at my side, informing

removed

had some wounded on

and a few casualties.

Our wounded warriors will heal up

fallen warriors will be

taken care of. I glance over

make sure that all