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 everyone involved.

her destined mate. She cannot possibly be

mates. I want to go

am

needs. Theo also chooses to use

communicate. Looking

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

found himself in.

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

and me.

are less than twenty

watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden

snaps up, her eyes go wide as if

is wrong, but Scarlet is staring straight at Theo. Although it is the worst

she is processing the fact that

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.

that 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 an easy start for them. Daphne is utterly lost as to what is happening between the two of

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

in agreement with

request. 4

am so 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 is not

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

hear a wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to look behind me

to find her mother kneeling over Alpha Jason’s corpse. It did not

on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have taken everything from

it should have been you that died instead of your brother.” I

enough

you to take

If you ever come back, I will kill you myself.” My voice is booming through the night air. Daphne has suffered enough; I will not permit anything else

She starts stalking towards Daphne

us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran

and tackled her

has both of her

is sitting on

going to hurt her 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 it, I

you then. Look at what

Dad is dead, our

and if you do not

some of the anger of her childhood out, and

she needed to.

spoiled bitch, get off

own mate you are no

of you murdering, lying little

I curse the Moon Goddess

existence.” I can see the fire in

at her mother’s

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

had loosened the

her mother’s hands,

The blow was enough. to knock Scarlet off balance. I move, but Theo is

before

Scarlet. This time

wrap her in his

see that

soft. I look down

from her

a time

not get long

at my side, informing

warriors have removed the bodies of

dead. We had some

few casualties. I am

warriors will heal up in a few

fallen warriors

of. I glance over at Daphne; this is

make sure that all