The Alpha's Slave Mate Chapter 48

Chapter 48Chapter 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 attentiondirectly 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 haveappeared. 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
the next moves for everyone involved.
She just lost her destined mate. She cannot possibly be mine. I do not believe
in second chance mates. I want to go toher, but I cannot. I am not the man that
she needs. Theo also chooses to use the
mind link to communicate. Looking to
where Daphne and Scarlet are, I can understand his hesitation, and my heart breaks at the
predicament that Theo has
found himself in.
I cannot tell you 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 was helpless to do
anything to help them. Finally, both women stood, arms wrapped around each other they turned and
started walking towards Theo
and me.
When they are less than twenty feet away,
I watch as Scarlet skids to a sudden halt.
Her head snaps up, her eyes go wide as if
she is a deer in the headlights. I can tell that Daphne is asking her what is wrong, but Scarlet is staring
straight at Theo. Although it is the worst timing ever, I can
tell that she is processing the fact that
every 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 arecompletely useless right now to the two people that need them the most. Slowly the girls continue to
make their way to us.
“We need to talk.” I was surprised that it was Scarlet 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 them.
“I will understand whatever decision 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 thankfully shakes
her head in agreement with Theo’s
request. 4
“Daphne, I 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 the time
for me to get into all of that.
“No, it was not your fault. It was my father’s 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
stranger, the first time you take a life is hard. I wrap my arms around her pulling her tight to me.
Behind me I hear a wail piercing the night sky, and both Daphne and Scarlet stiffen. Daphne moves to
look behind me and her
face goes ghostly 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 to me that she would be here and judging from the girl’s
faces they did not expect it either.The shrieking woman turns and zeros her attention on Daphne. “You murderous. whore. You have
taken everything from
me, everything. It should be your corpse laying here, just like it should have been you that died instead
of your brother.” I watch a tear fall down Daphne’s cheek,
and I have had enough of this madness.
“I will permit you to take your mates
body and leave here. 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 happening to her. Amanda does
not heed my warning, or perhaps
she does not care. She starts stalking towards Daphne and I, murder evident in her eyes. 2
She never made it close to us though. Scarlet stepped around Theo, ran full
force and tackled her mother on the
ground. Before I can even blink Scarlet has both of her mother’s hand above her
face, and she is sitting on her chest.
“You are not 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
think I hated you then. Look at what that
has done. Dad is dead, our brother is
dead, and if you do not leave here you willbe too.” Scarlet is releasing some of the anger of her childhood out, and I can see
that she needed to.
“You spoiled bitch, get off me. You killed
your own mate you are no better than her.
Both of you murdering, lying little
whores. I curse the Moon Goddess for
your existence.” I can see the fire in
Scarlet die at her mother’s words. Words
that she has heard yelled at Daphne over and over, but never at her. In her own
pain Scarlet had loosened the grip she
had on her mother’s hands, and Amanda
breaks free. 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 snaps
Amanda’s neck, before turning his
attention to Scarlet. This time he does not
fight the urge to wrap her in his arms. 7
“Oh, I did not see that coming.” Daphne’svoice is soft. I look down and see the
stream of tears coming from her eyes. I
wish I had a time machine. 2
I do not get long to process everything.
Marcus is at my side, informing me that
our warriors have removed the bodies of
the dead. We had some wounded on our
side, and a few casualties. I am thankful
that our pack is strong. Our wounded warriors will heal up in a few days at
most. Our fallen warriors will be
celebrated, and I will ensure that their families are taken care of. I glance over at Daphne; this is her
first fight. 3
“Please make sure that all the warriors
are attended to immediately.” She surprises me by her request of Marcus. Hannah is right behind
Marcus, with a
few of our other pack members. 1
“Caleb, we have an issue. You and Daphne did not get to complete the ceremony.” Hannah’s brow is
creased with worry.“Hannah I will make sure that we
reschedule the ceremony soon. Right now, we need to finish cleaning up, tend to the wounded, and
make sure that all of
our guests are accounted for.” I hope that Hannah is not offended by my tone.
“No Elder Preston informed me that the
ceremony had to be completed tonight. You and Daphne have already started the binding ceremony.
He said if it is not completed tonight, then the Moon
Goddess could see that as a refusal and
the mating bond could be broken.” Now I
understand why Hannah was so worried.
I look to Theo to see if he can confirm the
Elder’s words, or if it is just superstition.
“I am sorry Caleb, but she speaks the
truth.” Theo looks at me, and then at
Daphne. “I am so sorry Luna, I know that
this is not a great night for you, but the
ceremony was started and must be
completed.”“Fine, Hannah please gather everyone if
you can. It may not be the night that we hoped but it is what will have to do.” I can
only be proud of my mate. She rolls her shoulders back and has handled tonight with a level head. I
know that she may break down later, and I will be there for
her.
Hannah is quick to gather everyone, and once again Daphne and I are facing each other. She is still in
the overly large shirt I found, and I am in a pair of shorts. This is not how I intended to be bound to my
mate, but I still can not be happier. Elder Preston continues where he left off
earlier, and soon he is wrapping the blue ribbon around my wrist.
“With this tie, you Alpha Caleb of the Blue Mountain pack are tying yourself to your mate. You will
protect, and cherish her throughout this lifetime, and the next.” I agree, and he moves on to
Daphne and repeats the same vows. She
agrees and our hands are formally tied
together, a binding for life.
“Daphne, as your mate I promise to love and cherish you. Words can not express how happy I am that
we are destined to be
one. You have saved me in more ways
than one. I once questioned how theMoon Goddess could mate me with a
slave, but the truth is that you were always a queen. Everyone was just too blind to see it. I am proud to
have you as my Luna, and my partner in life. My life means nothing unless you are by my side. It is not
only the mating pull that brings me to you. I love you and will spend everyday proving that love to you.
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“Caleb, as your mate I promise to stay loyal to you, and to cherish every moment we have together.
You have given me a life that I could only imagine in my wildest dreams. I thought that no one would
ever love me, that no one would
ever see me as anything more than a slave. You taught me how to love myself. I
am proud to stand by your side and will
try my best to be the Luna you deserve,
the Luna our pack deserves. I love you
100.” a
With our personal vows said and the binding ceremony completed, I pull my mate in and kiss her.
Sparks flow through us. We are now one, I am in love with my
mate.