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

She cannot possibly be mine. I do not believe

chance mates. I want to go

I am not

also chooses to use the

to communicate. Looking to

and my heart breaks

found himself in.

two women. Unsure of how to bring them any comfort. Scarlet lost her mate, Daphne had to kill her father, and I was

and me.

less than twenty feet

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden halt.

head snaps up, her eyes go wide

her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although

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 Mountain pack

spoke first. Of course, her words were directed at Theo. I can see the worry and the fear flash through his eyes. This will not be

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

agreement with

request. 4

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 is not the time for me to

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

Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look

pain, only to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not occur to me that she

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

It should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died

have had enough of this

permit you to

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

made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran

and tackled her mother

even blink Scarlet has both of her

she is sitting on

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

then.

dead, our brother

do not leave

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

needed to.

get off me. You

are no

of you murdering, lying

I curse the Moon

can see the

her mother’s words. Words

over and over, but never at

Scarlet had loosened

mother’s

was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is quicker. He quickly

neck, before turning

This time

urge to wrap her

did not see

soft. I look down and see

coming from her eyes. I

a time machine.

get long to

my side, informing

removed

We had some wounded

few casualties. I am thankful

pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a

warriors

of. I glance over at

sure that