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 involved.

She cannot possibly be mine.

mates. I

but I cannot. I am not

also chooses to

communicate. Looking

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

found himself in.

how to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father,

and me.

are less than twenty feet

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden

head snaps up, her eyes

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

that she is processing the fact

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 useless right now to the two people that need them the most.

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

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

in agreement

request. 4

is so much more that I need to apologize to my mate for, but right now is not the time for

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 her emotions. Even if it is a

piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and

to see what is causing her pain, only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not

attention on Daphne. “You murderous.

should have been you that died instead of

have had enough of

to take

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

starts stalking towards Daphne and

to us though. Scarlet stepped around

her mother on

Before I can even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand above her

sitting on

not going to hurt her anymore, do you understand. I watched you hurt her for years, the only joy

hated you then. Look at

is dead, our

you do not leave here

releasing some of the anger of her childhood out, and I can see

needed

bitch, get off me.

are no better than her.

of you murdering,

curse the

existence.” I can see the fire

her mother’s words.

and over,

had loosened the grip she

her mother’s hands,

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

neck, before turning his

This time he does not

the urge to wrap her

I did not see that coming.” Daphne’s

I look down and see the

tears coming from her

had a

do not get long to process

side, informing me that

removed the bodies of

We had some

few casualties. I

warriors will heal up in

warriors will

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

make sure that all