Her Forbidden Alpha

　　5 YEARS LATER

　　“Oh, come on Elijah! You have to wear it!” Rafael said holding up the shiny pink unicorn party hat. Elijah glared at his friend.

　　“I wouldn’t be caught dead in that.” He said.

　　“It’s Raihana’s birthday. Come on, she’s going to cry if you don’t.”

　　Elijah raised an eyebrow. “She’s 2. I don’t think she’ll even care.”

　　From across the garden, Scarlett and Maria exchanged looks.

　　“Them two argue too much…” Maria said as she arranged the sandwich platter and set it down.

　　“Bromance at its finest!” Indigo called as she walked out from the Villa.

　　It was Rafael’s second child’s birthday and he had rented a villa for some of their friends.

　　“Look she’s not wearing one…” Elijah said, giving Rafael a look as he pointed at Indigo.

　　“Ok fine… You and Alejandro are such party poopers…” He grumbled glancing at his brother, who to be honest he was shocked he had even come for the party. The rest had come the day before but Alejandro had only turned up 10 minutes ago.

　　The 20-year-old sat on the ground away from the area they had lit up with solar-powered lanterns and fairy lights, busy scrolling through his phone. Rafael's smile vanished as he watched him, concerned. It had been 7 years since they had discovered what he was. 7 years of worrying for his safety but as the years went by, he realised it wasn’t Alejandro who needed protection.

　　The younger man now looked up, his dark cold eyes meeting his brother’s warm ones, but before either could say anything the sound of children’s laughter and excitement filled the air. The doors opened and out poured the gang of children.

　　At the front were Liam and Rayhan. Both boys racing dangerously fast towards their dads.

　　“I won!” Liam said grabbing Elijah’s leg.

　　“No, I did!” Rayhan retorted. Rafael sighed.

　　“I think it was a draw. Don’t you agree Elijah?”

　　“Yeah maybe.” Elijah said, earning a frown from Scarlett from across the room. He winked at her and she rolled her eyes looking away. Rayhan was only a week younger than their twins who were 4. Monica and Aarons son Damon who had turned 5 a month ago strolled out lazily, staring at the moon that now peeked out from behind the trees. Rafael’s Beta’s family was also there. The boys ran off joining the rest.

　　Whilst one child stood on the steps not moving, her soft sandy blonde hair framed her face as she looked out into the brightly lit garden.

　　Elijah’s smile faded as he walked over to his daughter Kiara, concern clear on his face. Unlike her headstrong brother, she was the opposite. He crouched down looking into her eyes that were a mix of both his and Scarlett’s; a sage green with a bright blue ring. He cupped her face and she gave him the purest smile he had ever seen.

　　“What's wrong cutie patootie?” He asked softly. “Can you see alright?”

　　She nodded. “I can see all this daddy.” She said pointing to the brightly lit area. Elijah smiled kissing her forehead.

　　“That’s good.”

　　His heart aching a little. He scooped her up in his arm kissing her cheeks. He’d always be there to take care of her.

　　The party was in full swing. Music played loudly and the children were having a blast. Elijah pulled Scarlett onto the dance floor.

　　“Come on kitten, one dance.” He said, gripping her hips and pressing her firmly against him. His lips meeting hers in a passionate kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.

　　It had been nearly 6 years since they had fallen in love, found out they were mates and had gotten married just over 3 years ago.

　　Each passing day felt like they loved each other a little more, even when it didn’t feel like that could be possible. She hadn't changed much her hair was still the same, but it was slightly longer now. Since having the kids the only difference was the slightly wider hips, he fucking loved them.

Elijah who had wanted to name their son after Liam and Scarlett had loved the

ground. Her eyes widened in curiosity and

when he noticed she seem to be limping slightly. He raised an eyebrow taking in her sandy blond hair, Elijah’s kid? Probably… He went back to his phone after a glance at her parents, both literally making out on the dance floor. He shook his head. Why have kids if you

　　It was only a few moments later and Scarlett pulled away, feeling something poke at

his front making him smirk. She turned away glancing at the kids, her smile fading as her heart

as everyone began looking. Elijah scanned the trees, trying

his rugged voice emotionless and cold. Elijah’s

　“Where is she?”

　　“She went into the forest not long

you have stopped her?!” Rafael said as

anything out there that’s big bad and scary.” He taunted his brother. Rafael's eyes flashed as

night blindness for fucks sake! Can you for once get off your fucking throne

hissing of what he had come here for in the first place.

the kids

ran into the forest at a speed that left the rest

their daughters’ scent, getting deeper and deeper into the forest when

　　“Mama is

　　They froze as they slowed down, padding forward. It was then the

quietly

mix of a wolf and a man. Black

What the hell is

one word described the

sounded shocked. He didn’t move. It all made sense. The killings back in the forest that time… Alpha Daniel’s odd murder… The speed and strength

Alpha’s?’ Indigo asked, her voice

　　‘There hasn’t been one in existence since the Lycan King 300 years ago…’ Aaron said through the link.

Scarlett asked after a moment, her heart racing in fear for

stood there, not knowing what was happening with his child. He tensed hearing her

　　“Mama? Daddy?”

knowing it was hard for her to just stand

and pregnant women that had been put down to rogue attacks, he had been searching for this thing. However, when the bodies were mainly eaten, he didn’t really

　If he went by old lore it was a vampire-like creature that only came out at night and feasted on children and foetuses. Nothing of the sort had been heard

doll-like child holding her hands out, remembering what Rafael said about her not being able to see. She giggled sensing the creature move

　　“Mama? Daddy?”

rushed out just as the creature lurched forward, hissing loudly. Its long tongue extended. Kiara screamed in terror realising it was not her parents. Just as Alejandro slammed it across the field, scooping Kiara into his arms growling dangerously at the creature who hissed and lurched itself at him. In a

clung to his neck, her body shaking

　“I’m scared. I want

then Scarlett and Elijah burst from the trees having heard the sounds. Relieved to see a shaken but otherwise ok Kiara. Scarlett shifted not caring who was around, taking Kiara into her

it was. Since these four had seen him, it was best he had a word with them before he left. He didn’t give a shit about anyone's questioning but right now, he needed his identity

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of the children had been put to bed. The adults had got

was the reason for his odd form but realised it just became more and more beast-like. The man was about 6 foot 6 but his Lycan form was well over 7 feet.

　This comment made Elijah cast

　“So, in other words, he’s a freak of nature.”

your kid

front of kids Alejandro…” Rafael said, his words falling on deaf ears. Elijah growled at him, daring him to insult

doubt she’ll ever be able to, and a pup who can't see in the dark? A fucking

　　Two growls tore through the room and Elijah lunged at Alejandro, his fist raised but the younger man

said, his eyes flashing as he stared into Elijah’s darkened

free. “At least she has the two of

glared coldly