She felt as if someone had just shot her through the heart, a ringing screech filled her ears, the suffocating avalanche of pain and hurt filled her tightening her chest. Elijah looked up suddenly, his eyes widening when he saw her. He shook his head. “Red this isn't what it looks like.” He said but Scarlett turned and ran as fast as she could. “Scarlett!” But she didn’t stop, she ran faster. The moment she was out of the club she shifted, turning into her huge silver wolf. She didn’t care who saw her, tears blurred her vision and she felt the agony of her wolf mixed with her own. She had to get away from him, he hadn't changed - he never would… She ran not knowing where she was headed, needing comfort that she so desperately craved. Her heart had been broken, how could he do this? Did he still have a soft spot for Fiona? Clearly, he did… She let out an anguished howl as she rushed into the woods. She heard a distance howl and knew it was Elijah but she didn’

Scarlett whimpered, the burning pain that wracked her body paired with her core throbbing was something she never wanted to experience. She didn’t understand how she could go into heat. Yes, she was marked but she had sex with Elijah countless times. She sunk deeper into the water trying to remember her lessons about it. All wolves experienced heat unless they complete the mating. She felt disgusted, that was never going to happen, and she knew her father would probably have let any male have his fun if she was at his pack.   She hated this, it was unfair how it was the women who went through so much. Stupid Alphas, stupid men. She wondered why she wasn’t interested in women - women were more compassionate, more understanding. She swore as pain wracked her body once again. “Oh fuck.” She breathed, reaching down in the water she parted her legs letting her finger find her clit and begun rubbing circles on it. It wasn’t enough, in fact, it did nothing to e

“Scarlett are you alright?!” Jackson asked, worry filling him as Jessica ran out pulling Scarlett into her arms the moment the Beta placed her down. The hug only agitated her extra sensitive skin.  “I just want to go to my room, can I get ice?” She whispered to her mother. Jessica looked her over, panic filling her as she searched for any mark on Scarlett. Amelia hurried from the house, she looked worried and as if she had aged ten years in the last half hour and was regretting not telling Elijah sooner where Scarlett was. If she had all this could have been avoided. “Of course! Indigo, Jackson, get ice.” Jessica said as she and Amelia led Scarlett inside. When she was settled into the bath with lots of ice, the three females surrounded her. Jessica was consumed with guilt, Scarlett was going through this because of her father. How she hated the man… but she felt confused after what Nick had told them. It meant something bad had happened in that cave… Wh

Jackson stood numb as Elijah ran up the stairs, shell shocked. Jessica had her hand clamped over her mouth too shocked to speak. “The boy Scarlett’s hinted to be in love with… it’s not Elijah is it?” Jackson asked quietly. If it was a one-way thing, he would understand but if this were from both of them… it would be problematic. “And if it is?” Amelia retorted. “They are step-siblings.” Jackson growled, his eyes flashing. Amelia hid the flinch that automatically threatened to overcome her body. His Alpha aura weighing down on her. “Jackson… let’s talk about this calmly.” Jessica whispered. “He is up there! Doing Goddess knows what with his sister!” He hissed. “Oh, so now they are siblings? What happened when you were telling him they aren't actually siblings? For heavens darn sake, shut that mouth and man up! If you chose to marry and mate Jessica that’s on you! What if they turn out to be mates?!” Amelia snapped, her patience wearing

Everything seemed to happen in slow motion. A threatening growl from Elijah was the first thing Scarlett heard as her mind tried to register what was happening and then a shriek that belonged to Fiona. Her own heart seemed to have stopped working when she realised the bullet didn’t make contact with her. She looked up, her ears ringing when she saw Elijah standing metres in front of her blocking her from Meredith. Aaron had lunged for the gun, taking it from Meredith as her husband pinned her down trying to control her. Jackson growled dangerously at them. The coppery smell of blood filled the air as the droplets of blood that hit the floor at his feet made Scarlett’s chest tighten. “Elijah!” She shouted, coming back to reality. Running towards him at the same time as Fiona, Elijah turned, relieved that she was ok. He could feel the biting pain of the wolfbane-laced silver bullet but it was more than worth it to see the concern in her eyes. “Elijah!” Fiona sa