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

second chance mates. I

I am not the man that

also chooses to

communicate.

hesitation, and my heart breaks at the predicament that Theo

found himself in.

how long we stood 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

and me.

less than twenty feet away,

watch as Scarlet skids to

up, her eyes

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

that she is processing the

fiber of her being is 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 Mountain pack are completely

spoke first. Of course, her words were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash

you make. I only have 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 urge to try and comfort Scarlet. Scarlet

in agreement

request. 4

chaos. I am the reason our ceremony is ruined.” There is so much more that I need to apologize to my

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 her emotions. Even if it is a stranger, the first time you take a life is hard. I wrap my arms around her pulling her

the night sky, and both Daphne and

white. 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

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

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

I have had enough

will permit you to

kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else happening to her. Amanda does not heed my warning, or

starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes. 2

to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full

her mother on the

I can even blink Scarlet has both

she is sitting on her

do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy you ever found was in hurting her.

hated you then.

done. Dad is dead, our brother is

if you do not leave here you will

anger of her childhood out, and I

she needed to.

bitch, get off me.

mate you are no

murdering, lying

the

I can see the fire

her mother’s words.

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

Scarlet had loosened

mother’s

up and hits. Scarlet in the jaw. The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He

before turning his

to Scarlet. This time he does not

the urge to wrap her in his arms. 7

not see

soft. I look

tears coming from

I had a time machine.

long to

is at my side, informing

warriors have removed

had some wounded on our

and a few casualties. I

will heal up in a few days at

Our fallen warriors

their families are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is her first fight. 3

that all the