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

She cannot possibly be mine. I

I want to go

am not the man

Theo also chooses

link to communicate. Looking

Daphne and Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and

found himself in.

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

watch as Scarlet skids to a

eyes go

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

that she is processing the fact that

telling her that Theo 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

at Theo. I can see 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

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 urge to

head in agreement with Theo’s

request. 4

sorry. It was my own arrogance that lead 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

Now he is gone, and I feel free.” Daphne’s voice is

the night sky, and both Daphne and

I shift trying to see 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 from the girl’s faces they did not expect it

Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have

you that died instead of your

I have had enough of

permit you to

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

Daphne and I, murder evident in her

to us though. Scarlet

tackled her mother

Scarlet has both of

sitting on

hurt her for years, the only joy you ever

hated you then. Look at

dead,

do not leave

is releasing some of the anger of her

needed to.

bitch, get off me. You

own mate you are

of you murdering,

curse the Moon Goddess

can see

her mother’s

over and

Scarlet had loosened the grip she

mother’s hands,

was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but

neck, before turning his

This time

the urge to wrap her in his arms. 7

did not see

soft. I look

coming from

a time

get long to process

at my side, informing me

removed the

We had some wounded

a few casualties.

warriors will heal up in a few

Our fallen warriors will be

taken care of. I glance over at Daphne;

sure that