The journey home had been quiet but not too bad, Elijah was able to make her smile a few times but he could tell she was stressed and restless. She kept touching her neck too and although he asked her if the pain was getting worse, she’d simply shake her head. He did place a few kisses on her neck though whenever he got the chance and although she did not admit it, she appreciated his efforts.
They had now pulled up outside the mansion, both looked at each other.
“Be careful… they can’t know about us…” She whispered, Elijah frowned.
“Scarlett I'm serious about you-”
“We’re not doing this right now… Please, I don’t need any more negativity around here than I already get.” She said. Elijah sighed.
“Fine.” He said, thinking for now… She adjusted her shawl, making sure her neck was fully covered.
They'd just about got out of the car when the mansion doors were thrown open and Jessica ran out. She ran straight to Scarlett flinging her
Thankyou for reading, if you enjoyed it please please do leave me a comment, and rating, i would really appreciate it thankyou!
The door slammed shut behind her and Elijah smirked, finding her comment rather hot. "Well, you got your answer.” He said cockily. “Do you think she can do this?!” Jackson snapped, venting his anger towards his son instead. “You’ve been a bad influence!” Elijah frowned. “Yeah, she can if you all had some faith.” He said. “It’s not like she’ll be alone, she has us, her pack behind her.” Jackson looked at Jessica, it was true they could not really hide any longer now that Zidane knew the truth… He would come for them and he feared for his wife and daughters. “Of course we are behind her, but it isn't safe.” Jackson said, his anger simmering down a notch. “I’ve seen the way he treats his pack. I get that you ran to protect your daughters and your own life… but as their Luna, you failed them. Scarlett is stepping up once again, doing what you couldn't do.” Elijah said icily, making Jessica flinch. It was something she felt guilty for until
Elijah had just about managed to put on some fresh clothes, trying his best not to break everything around him before he left his room slamming the door behind him, storming through the mansion with one aim in mind. His anger raging around him like a hurricane, festering within him, growing stronger with each passing second. How could his father do this? He walked past Indigo who had just returned from her short visit to Daniel’s, more curious to find out what was happening at home. She was about to say something but feeling his rage, she shrank away. Elijah didn’t even notice the tall girl, his mind set on one thing. Following his father’s scent until it led him to the kitchen, where he was holding Jessica, kissing her neck sensually. “So, the one fucking thing that was left of mom… you decided to get rid of that too!?” Elijah spat slamming his fist into the nearest wall, making the couple jump apart not even noticing him until he spoke. “Eli
Elijah and Scarlett exchanged looks, had she seen them? Scarlett’s heart was hammering and although Elijah looked emotionless, he was a little worried. This was not the way he wanted it to get out… Indigo looked between them, the scene she had walked in on was… It looked… She felt confused. It was not possible, maybe she had misunderstood? There was no way Elijah had been about to kiss Scarlett. That was simply wrong, gross and way too far-fetched to be true, right? But they had been close, too close. She did not miss the way Scarlett’s heart was racing or the way she had glanced at Elijah, who was doing an impressive job of masking his emotions. She now looked at Scarlett taking in her towel that hung dangerously low on her breasts, her eyebrow shooting up, “Scarlett although I know Elijah is our brother, and he has no interest in you, you’re having a nip slip.” She said, deciding to pretend she did not see their compromising position.
Shock filled Indigo as she stared at her stepbrother. His words resonating in her head, everything seemed heightened. Her breathing quickened, the loud thumping rang in her ears as she ran a hand through her short black hair. Her shocked expression slowly turned to one of anger. “You two are step-siblings… and have been so for the last 8 years… This is disgusting and messed up! It’s so wrong!” Indigo shouted glaring at him, this was the first time she had raised her voice at him, the first time to argue with him. “I know we are but our parents shouldn’t have been together, they weren’t fated mates.” Elijah growled. His wolf annoyed at her speaking disrespectfully towards him. Something that had never bothered him when it came to Scarlett being disobedient. “No, they weren’t, but neither are you and Scarlett so how can you two be so selfish!? They beat you to it and are together, this could tear them apart in so many ways. It could hurt them, ruin their reputa
It was later in the evening; the sun was low in the sky and the smell of delicious food being cooked filled the mansion. Scarlett had been in the kitchen for the last two hours. Jessica had come in once to ask if she needed help but Scarlett had refused. Her mother still looked upset and she knew Elijah’s reaction had hurt her. She hoped this meal would get the family back to some normalcy. With Grandma Amelia’s feisty personality, she was sure the evening would be entertaining at least. She looked around the dining room, she had lit candles along the centre of the table adding a cosy touch to the room. The sun was beginning to set outside the window, enveloping the room in a warm red glow. It was not as warm today either. She smiled satisfied at her work and looked in the mirror that hung above the fireplace. She wore a halter-neck sunflower coloured cotton skater dress that fell to mid-thigh. It showed off half of her back and teased the tip of her yellow b
Liam paled, stepping back as Elijah walked over. Taking Scarlett’s arm he pulled her behind him roughly, she winced at the force in his touch. “Get the fuck out of here.” He hissed. Liam looked stunned, raising his hands in surrender. “I’m sorry Alpha… I didn’t mean to offend you I just came to invite you and Scarlett for-” “I don’t need an explanation.” Elijah growled, his Alpha aura rolling off him in waves. Scarlett wrenched free from his death grip massaging her arm as she stepped out from behind him. “Liam, we will come. Text the details to Angela, she will join us too.” She said, making Elijah glare at her. Liam nodded bowing his head in submission to his Alpha. Elijah slammed the door in his friend’s face, never had he been so pissed at one of his friends before this. “Don’t you dare glare at me!” She snapped, her eyes flashing silver. “Were you going to say something or allow him to continue to flirt with you?” Elijah said cold
Despite both their faces being emotionless, Amelia observed them with interest, wondering if Scarlett’s wolf had anything to do with Elijah treating her better. Not realising she was very far from the truth. “It seems they are putting their differences behind them.” Jackson said. “Which we are so happy to see.” Jessica added with a nod. Elijah’s eyes flashed, that cold anger returning once again shooting the couple a glare. “Not that it’s any of your business.” He said icily, eating some of his quesadilla. Scarlett looked at him, them marking each other had really hit him, making her wonder if it would be even harder for them to be together. Just the thought made her heart hammer loudly, she looked down at her plate suddenly losing her appetite. They made small talk as they ate and Scarlett contributed here and there, the weight of her mark and their parents bond made her feel rather down. After they were done Scarlett left the room to get the dessert
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