Her Forbidden Alpha novel Chapter 38

　　A few days had passed since their return, things were still tense between Elijah and Jackson. Jessica drowned herself in visiting the pack hospital and the new-born pups in the pack with gifts, as well as the elderly with hampers of nuts, dried fruit and honey. Scarlett knew it was a way for her to cope with the tension in the house and she didn’t blame her. She had talked to Scarlett, asking how she really felt but like always Scarlett said she was fine, still not able to tell her mother the truth.

　　Each night she and Elijah slept in each other’s arms, the moments between them were not only sexual but every little thing made Scarlett fall deeper in love, a love that surpassed her first love by far. It terrified her as well as made her feel incredibly happy. She was scared that he would one day turn around and call it over, after all, they weren’t mates.

　　The ever-nearing Blood Moon was like a heavyweight on her shoulders, several packs would be meeting for the annual mating ball. This year it was held at a pack near London, where once she sort of looked forward to meeting her mate, she was now dreading him ever appearing before her.

　　Elijah had also got a replacement sim and had set up a new phone for him and Scarlett, sending Candice a message. They had not received anything back yet but were staying positive that she would soon text them. Marking Scarlett changed a lot of things.

　　Scarlett still refused to train with the pack, something Elijah really wanted to change but she was stubborn and stuck to her guns, he didn’t want to force her. Today was also the day a bunch of them were going to go out, Liam had planned it and Elijah had calmed down enough to agree to go.

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　　It was now evening, and Angela had dragged Scarlett to hers after they had their facial, hair and nails done.

　　“Why couldn't I have got ready at home?” Scarlett grumbled, dropping onto Angela’s silk bedding. She missed Elijah like crazy and she had been getting oddly hot and cold through the day, it was stressing her out.

　　“Because you have been a proper cow and not even spent much time with me since you’ve come home babe.” Angela shot back. “Now, get your sexy ass up and let’s get our make-up done.”

　　“I don’t get why we had to get our nails done.” Scarlett said looking at her red matt nails.

　　“Oh please, Keira is going to be there and so is Fiona… and I need to wow a certain Alpha…” Angela said, Scarlett looked at her feeling a twinge of guilt.

　　“Do you really like him? Like for him? Or just because he’s sexy?” She asked now serious. Angela paused turning on her velvet stool and looked at Scarlett going quiet, it was the first time Scarlett had ever asked that.

　　“Well, he’s sexy, glad you’re not denying it, but do I like him? Yes, he’s an Alpha. What woman doesn't want to bed one? We all know that as an Alpha he’s probably packing a lot down there. Keira, Fiona and so many women, older and younger than him all speak so highly of him… I just want to bed him once.” She said. Scarlett felt a pang of jealousy at her words and a stronger bout of hurt thinking of all the women he had indeed bedded. Most of the female population if they weren’t mated, even some of their teachers at school who weren’t werewolves even though it was frowned upon. Elijah did what he wanted, and no one could resist him, but there was more to him then just being good in bed.

　　Angela watched her, brushing back a strand of her long dark hair. She stood up and came over, sitting on the bed opposite Scarlett

　　“What is it?” She said frowning, Scarlett blinked shaking her head.

　　“Nothing… I just was wondering if you liked him or just wanted to fuck him, and I got my answer.” She said shrugging.

　　“Well, everyone knows you two are getting on better now so why not tell him to fulfil this hot girl’s wish?” Angela said pouting, her large chocolate eyes pleading with her. Scarlett looked at her.

　　“Aren't there rumours around that he has someone?” She asked, standing up and picking up her bag before going towards the bathroom.

　　“Well like I said I only want to have sex with him, I'm not asking for commitment - and this is Alpha Elijah, we all know one woman isn't his thing.”

　　Her friends’ words unknowingly hurt her strongly. She nodded.

　　“Hmm, anyway I’ll go get ready.” She said entering the bathroom and shutting the door behind her. Leaning against it she closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.

　　Tonight, was the first time they were going out since being together. Would Elijah only have eyes for her? Guess this was the time to find out… She sighed and opened her make up bag, ready to get dressed up for the night...

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　　Half an hour later Scarlett stepped out into the bedroom where Angela was walking around in baby pink lingerie.

　　“So do you think I look sexy enough for him?” She said doing a twirl, her push up bra accentuated her boobs and her peachy behind looked good.

　　“Yes, you do.” Scarlett said, walking over to the hook on the back of the door where she had hung her outfit.

　　“Great! Fiona said Elijah loved her in pastels.” Angela said. Scarlett closed her eyes trying to stay calm, but Angela wasn’t helping, she had the sudden urge to tell her the truth but she couldn't bring herself to. “Scarlett?”

　　“Sorry I got distracted.”

　　Angela put down the dress she had been about to slip on and walked over to her friend. She was getting really worried about her, Scarlett had told her about her father marking her and she was concerned that it was taking a bigger toll on Scarlett than she let on. Not many knew, only Angela, the current Beta, the Alpha’s family and Amelia.

　　“Please speak to me girl, what's bothering you? You know I'm here for you.” She said, her large eyes that now shimmered in silver and black were filled with concern.

　　“It’s nothing honestly.” Scarlett said looking at the white dress she had been about to put on. “That dress is gorgeous.”

　　“Thanks.” Angela said cracking a smile but inside she was still worried for her. “So, what are you wearing?”

　　“Fishnet tights, shorts and a crop top?” Scarlett said holding it up, Angela pouted.

　　“That’s sexy but I'm sure the girls will be in dresses…” She said.

　　“And I don’t care.” Scarlett said, taking her outfit she walked back to the bathroom. Stripping she put on her black tights, denim shorts, snake print heels and a matching long-sleeved snake print crop top that was tied at the front. She opted for no bra today. She looked at her reflection, doing a slow turn in Angela’s floor-length mirror, a confident smile crossed her lips.

　　She looked good and she knew it, her hair was styled to the side in loose waves, her eyeshadow was soft with dramatic mascara and some liner, with her usually red matt lips that went perfectly with her nails. A skin-coloured plaster covered the side of her neck and although the mark still looked as repulsive as it did to start with, it wasn’t spreading.

　　“Now let’s see what you think Elijah.” She murmured to herself, about to walk to the door when a jarring pain shot through her body. A scream tore from her lips, the pain blinding her as she fell to her knees…