Her Forbidden Alpha novel Chapter 70

　　Scarlett sat there, her body suddenly feeling numb. Elijah had seen her kiss him, heard his dying words, but despite the searing jealousy that had come from his wolf the pain he felt for his dying friend outweighed it. He had seen Liam die as it had felt like a part of him had died with him. Rage and hatred towards the Alpha he fought and his dogs overcame him as he lashed out at the wolves who had joined Zidane.

　　Scarlett stood up, watching Rafael slam Cade to the ground. He was nearly dead. She watched as he shifted to human form. Rafael made to tear his head from his body but Scarlett stepped forward.

　　“Allow me…” She said, not caring she was only in her bra or that she was drenched in blood, her own and Liam’s. Even then she was healed but the few bodies that lay around her were a stark reminder of men who would never return to their families. Men she knew and some who were the enemy…

　　Cade looked up at her, fear in his eyes as he looked at the burning anger in Scarlett’s steely silver eyes.

　　“He has my mate…” He whispered as if it would right the wrongs he had just committed. Scarlett shook her head.

　　“You could have taken it slow, eased up on your attacks… but you didn’t care.” She said quietly. She saw the flicker of his eyes as he looked for an escape and she knew she was right. Cade really didn’t care… She reached for him, her nails elongated before she plunged her hand into his chest as he screamed in agony and ripped his heart from him. It pulsed in her hand before she tossed it aside not even sparing the body a look.

　　Rafael who was in wolf form engaged with another wolf as Scarlett lunged at another one, clawing the wolf's neck before she snapped its head, with her hands doing the damage that she knew they couldn’t heal from.

　　Zidane was now limping, despite three wolves fighting Elijah with several dead around them. Scarlett growled menacingly.

　　“Back down!” She hissed. It only made them hesitate at her Alpha command, she was after all their next Alpha and her command was second only to Zidane’s. However, the moment of hesitation was enough. Before they could continue Elijah took the chance to tear them both apart. Zidane growled lunging at her, but Elijah bit into his neck tearing him back and throwing him to the ground. Scarlett didn’t waste time, jumping forward she sunk her claws into his neck ripping it open. She wasn’t done but she would make sure he stayed down. She stepped back watching Zidane shift back.

　　The anger that was growing in her chest was fuelled by the loss of all the wolves who had lost their lives. He gave her a cold venomous look. Elijah stood by her side, making sure no one touched her.

　　“You won’t make it out of here alive!” Zidane hissed, his eyes scanning the entrance of the cavern. She didn’t miss the slight frown on his face realising no more wolves were coming.

　　“We came prepared. Your rage, resentment and greed for power caused the loss of so many lives today. You hated me, wanted to hurt me, what did you think? That this time I didn’t have anyone? Remember you were only able to hurt me because I was a helpless child, now I have a pack and a mate who loves me unconditionally.” Scarlett said, resting her bloody hand on Elijah’s golden fur that was matted with blood. She watched Zidane’s anger growing as he clutched at his neck, knowing he wasn’t healing.

　　“You don’t deserve happiness! The witch told me you would try to take my pack from me!” He hissed manically. Scarlett raised an eyebrow as he continued.

　　“Your mother took you away from me! You were meant to be mine! To rule and to control! That woman told me about your ability, I bet your mother knew!” He spat, standing up he lunged at them. Scarlett knocked him aside before walking over to him. Elijah followed, keeping his distance knowing this was her fight.

　　“I was not yours to control or to abuse! You enjoyed torturing me when you should have been proud of the children you had!” Scarlett shouted her voice shaking. “Don’t you ever try to blame mama, her only mistake was not trying to help the pack. A pack you have abused for far too long but I will make up for that now.”

　　Zidane chuckled coldly. “You can never kill me, you don’t have it in you. By killing me it shows you are no different than I am!” He darted towards her but she was ready, her eyes flashed as she caught him by his throat. His hand about to plunge into her chest but she knocked them aside with her free hand. She slammed him to the ground, kicking him hard and hearing the crunch of bones.

　　“I am nothing like you or I would torture you slowly, I’m better than you… and I don’t want to waste a minute more than I need to with you.” She crouched down, grabbing him by his hair just as he had done to her countless times.

　　“May Selene send you to the pits of hell.” She said coldly, glaring into green eyes that matched her in colour yet could not have been more different. With those final words, she plunged her hand into his chest. Squeezing his heart, he hissed in agony, his eyes flickering between his own and his wolfs.

　　“Fuck you.” He spat, gripping her wrist but for the first time in their lives, the tables had turned. The child was now the Alpha. Scarlett simply gave a cold smirk.

　　“How does it feel? Being on the receiving side?” She asked softly, twisting her hand in his chest. He hissed in pain but there was not an ounce of remorse on his face. “May you never rest in peace fucker.”

　　With those words she ripped her hand out of his chest, his heart along with it, instantly dropping it. Zidane fell to the ground dead and Scarlett turned away; He didn’t deserve even an inch of mercy. She felt a surge of power within her, feeling the pack link snap into place, by default she was now Alpha of the pack.

　　A menacing growl left her lips. ‘Stand down! I am your new Alpha!’ She said through the mind link. She sensed the confusion, the fear and the relief of different wolves.

　　Some congratulated her, others asked about Zidane and others were glad it was over.

　　“They will stand down, tell your men to apprehend those who were fighting.” Scarlett said to Rafael and Elijah. Both did as she said. Elijah shifted back, pulling Scarlett into his arms tightly as Rafael looked at the wolf who was now cowering in fear, he clearly had not anticipated Zidane losing.

　　Scarlett wrapped her arms around Elijah’s waist, the spark of the bond sizzling through her. The comfort she felt eased the pain in her heart slightly.

　　“Liam…” She said quietly, she knew he probably saw the kiss but she didn’t regret it.

　　“I know kitten… I’m hurting too.” He whispered. Liam, the backbone of their trio - Him, Liam and Aaron. Liam was the peacemaker, the one with the heart of gold… He caressed her hair, letting her cry silently into his chest. Liam had died for Scarlett and that was something he would never be able to repay him for. He only hoped wherever he was, he was happy. He kissed the top of Scarlett’s head, inhaling her scent.

　　“It’s over. It's fucking over…” He whispered. They had lost many, he knew his father was feeling every loss as Alpha and he wondered how high that number was. He looked over at Rafael whose eyes were shadowed. He too had lost many.

　　“Let’s get out of here.” Elijah said. “I’ll get someone to collect our men.”

　　“Liam…” She said tugging free. Elijah moved away from her, lifting the body of his friend. He had had his life in front of him and it had been taken so easily…

　　“What do you want done with Zidane and his men?” Rafael asked.

　　“Toss them in the cavern and burn them.” Scarlett said coldly, not an ounce of remorse within her. They had made their bed of choice, so they could now lay in it.

　　The four left the cavern together, Rafael dragging the last survivor of Zidane’s men from the cavern along with them. They didn’t stop until they reached a horrifying scene making them freeze. Blood and torn bodies covered the floor for metres around. Scarlett’s heart hammered as she saw even wolf limbs lying around. Whatever had killed them had been so fast that they hadn't even been able to shift back to human form…

　　Frozen in their tracks, they looked at the brutal horror scene before them. Scarlett felt her stomach churn at the sight. All eyes now went to the young man who leaned against a tree casually, not seeming to care he was naked. The only thing on his tattooed body were the few chains that hung around his neck. Taking a drag from a cigarette.

　　“Alejandro…” Rafael said his face paling as he looked at the carnage before him. It was obvious to Scarlett and Elijah that Alejandro was probably behind it, but was it possible for one young boy to do this? Looking around it was obvious there were near a hundred bodies…

　　“Brother.” Alejandro said blowing out a puff of smoke as he looked up at the sky that peeped out from the trees.

　　“Why are you naked?” Elijah asked sharply. The boy was only 15 after all, he didn’t have a wolf... right? Rafael visibly tensed, something that didn’t go unmissed by Elijah. Alejandro simply smirked humourlessly.

　　“Oh? Well since everyone was stripping and showing what they’re packing, I thought I’d join the party… and it seems although I still have a few years to grow, I’m already winning in that department.” He taunted shamelessly glancing at his brother and Elijah. The two elder men simply frowned at him. Scarlett frowned, daring not to look down past his chest as she growled at him for insulting Elijah who was definitely huge. She knew that for a fact and took offence. Elijah glanced at her, if the situation wasn’t so dire he would have found it amusing.

　　“Easy there, stating facts.” Alejandro said mockingly just as a few men from Elijah and Rafael’s packs showed up, scanning the scene before their eyes went to Elijah and the body in his arms. A few from The Blood Moon pack recognised their trainer and lead warrior. Their faces fell as they slowly walked over passing the men pants before they took Liam’s body from Elijah.

　　“Get this place cleared up.” Rafael growled at Alejandro who simply raised an eyebrow as he pulled the pants on.

　　“I did my part, do the fucking rest.” He said coldly, his eyes flashing that burning red. Elijah had seen earlier, it lasted for less than a second before he turned and walked off.

　　Elijah looked at Rafael. “I won’t ask what you’re hiding, I owe you a lot as it is.”

　　Rafael gave him a grateful smile. “You owe me nothing and thank you.” He said quietly, they placed a hand on each other’s shoulders. Both had done so much for the other and it was not something either would ever forget.

　　“Thank you for everything, you lost your men because of me. Thank you.” Elijah said as Rafael smiled sadly.

　　“I’m just glad your Luna is safe, I’m happy that you two turned out to be mates.” He said quietly. Scarlett smiled gently.

　　“Thank you, Alpha Rafael.” She said.

　　“Anytime Luna or should I say Alpha Scarlett?” He said smirking, slightly lifting the mood a little as Elijah pulled Scarlett into his arms. It was finally over. They had truly won.